Veterans Memorial Auditorium

FirstWorks Presents: Michael Moschen Illusionist

steveh — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:25:59 +0000

Ranked as one of the world’s leading jugglers and one of America’s most visionary performing artists, Michael Moschen has transformed this ancient circus art into a mesmerizing concert form that has garnered critical acclaim as “genius,” “exhilarating virtuoso entertainment” and “flawless purity” from leading media such as the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. Moschen has performed both solo and collaboratively with leading artists Off-Broadway, in major concert halls, and on arts festivals in Europe, Asia and North and South America.

RI Philharmonic Presents: Rush Hour Concert Series IV

kimk — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:18:11 +0000

Music Director Larry Rachleff and the Orchestra and Host Patrice Wood are joined by members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra for the StrategicPoint Rush Hour concert. The program includes Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, Handel’s Water Music Suite and Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertantes.

RI Philharmonic Presents: It’s All About Us

Tara Edwards — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:07:15 +0000

Music Director Larry Rachleff and the Orchestra present an All-Orchestral Concert. Program includes Rossini’s The Barber of Seville Overture, Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, Handel’s Water Music Suite and Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertantes.

VMA Presents: Handel & Haydn Society

pneves — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:29:55 +0000

Thrill to this innovative performance of Beethoven’s most popular symphony with celebrated conductor Sir Roger Norrington who claims “the purpose of playing Beethoven on old instruments is to make him sound new!”

Sir Roger Norrington, conductor

Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4

The mission of the Handel and Haydn Society is to perform Baroque and Classical music for chorus and period-instrument orchestra at the highest level of artistic achievement. Founded as a choral society in 1815 by a group of Boston merchants, Handel and Haydn is among the oldest continuously performing arts organizations in the country. From its earliest years, the Society established a tradition of innovation, performing the American premieres of Handel’s Messiah in 1818, Haydn’s The Creation in 1819, Verdi’s Requiem in 1878, and Bach’s B Minor Mass in 1887. The Society began performing Handel’s Messiah annually in 1854. Throughout its history the Handel and Haydn Society has brought the world’s most beautiful music and its greatest artists to local audiences, setting a standard for orchestral and choral performances that remains unparalleled.

RI Philharmonic Presents: Open Rehearsal III

Tara Edwards — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:56:28 +0000

Guest Conductor Michael Stern and the Orchestra are joined by Violinist Philippe Quint in an Open Rehearsal. Works to be rehearsed include Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, Korngold’s Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.

RI Philharmonic Presents: Post-Taxation Celebration

Tara Edwards — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:10:52 +0000

Guest Conductor Michael Stern and the Orchestra are joined by Violinist Philippe Quint. Program includes Brahms Academic Festival Overture, Korngold’s Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.

Festival Ballet Providence Presents: Cinderella

Tara Edwards — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:21:30 +0000

This humorous production captivated audiences with its 2007 world premiere. With some modern twists, this is still the same story that enchants all with its wicked step-sisters, a very nurturing Cat/Fairy Godmother, Cinderella, and of course, her Prince Charming. You will have a “ball” watching Plotnikov’s choreography and Alan Pickart’s innovative and interactive set design.

RI Philharmonic Presents: 9th to the Nth

Tara Edwards — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:46:34 +0000

Music Director Larry Rachleff and the Orchestra end the Philharmonic regular season with two performances of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9: Friday, May 7 at 7pm and Saturday, May 8 at 8pm. The program also includes Ives’ Decoration Day. Joining the Orchestra are Soprano Michelle Areyzaga, Alto Susan Lorette Dunn, Tenor Aaron Blake, Baritone Robert Honeysucker, the Providence Singers and Andrew Clark, Artistic Director.

VMA GIFT CERTIFICATES

Tara Edwards — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:15:12 +0000

Gift Certificates now available! Perfect for any occasion!

Gift certificates purchased through the website are mailed within 48 hours of purchase. If you would prefer that the gift certificate be held for pick-up, please call 401.421.ARTS immediately after your purchase. Gift Certificates for events at the VMA are available at the PPAC Box Office located at 220 Weybosset Street in Providence; for more information, call 401.421.ARTS. The regular Box Office hours are Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, and through curtain time on show days.