Copland, Britten & Shaw
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College · Ashland, VA
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Experience a compelling evening of music led by Richard Robbins and featuring the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus. This program brings together Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands, a moving and thought-provoking work for choir and strings; Britten’s vibrant Sinfonietta, Op. 1, brimming with youthful energy and color; and his luminous choral miniature “Concord” from Gloriana. The concert concludes with Copland’s “The Promise of Living” from The Tender Land, a heartfelt and uplifting tribute to shared purpose and hope. Be there for an unforgettable concert that weaves together voices and instruments in a powerful celebration of unity and expression. Be there for the pre-concert talk at 2:00
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