Nov10-17 2019, Classical Revolution RVA held a week of events to commemorate our seventh year of outstanding local music and community spirit. A vibrant cast of hometown heroes created programs as diverse as our beloved city:
Nov. 10 Classical Incarnations, our monthly flagship, featured amazing performances for piano trio, duets for two guitars and two flutes, baroque sonatas on authentic instruments, a show stopping performance by tenor Pablo Talamante of the U.S. Army Chorus, and fantastic choreography by STAVNA Ballet to a finale of Piazzolla’s “Otoño Porteño.”
Sleepy Hollow
combined a 1 act Baroque Opera with Indonesian Shadow Puppetry:
Original libretto by Jessica Wakelyn and imagery by Edward Breitner and Beth Reid
RUMPUT PAIRS - Music for Travelers November 15, 2019
The pairs series connects musical traditions from different genres. Amidst the stone and mortar of Blue Bee Cider, Classical Rev premiered three new compositions inspired by Renaissance Portugal, followed by a beautiful and immersive set by Richmond’s own Keroncong band, Rumput!
Keroncong is string music from Indonesia, a living tradition that began with the arrival of classical instruments and harmony in the 16th century.
B-day BASH
Conductor Will Pattie and Ops Manager Becca Longhenry gathered a 30 piece orchestra to perform Holst’s “St. Paul Suite” and the second movement from Beethoven 7.
The Richmond community’s commitment to the arts is plain to see - we are so grateful to all of you for your support! We raised over $2000 to support Classical Revolution’s activities in 2020. Thank you!