Mozart Festival 2016
Eine Kleine Food Truck Musik - 11 am to 1 pm (Black Iris, Gallery5, & Big Secret)
Small groups performing Mozart’s chamber music and art song in various venues. At Black Iris, the Nile will be serving up their delicious Ethiopian food, and we’ll be brewing our special “Don Giovanni” blend from Black Hand Coffee! Head over to Big Secret to hear a piano provided by Rhapsody Piano, and don’t forget to check out Gallery5 for some mimosas and music! Food trucks will be available.
*This event is sponsored by Rhapsody Piano and Guitar.
Magical Family Flute Factory - 11 am to 1 pm (Atlas Gallery - 114 W. Marshall St.)
Children and families are invited to:
make flutes out of carrots, courtesy of Relay Foods
construct a bird mask out of paper and yarn
and catch some great music performances!
SPECIAL BONUS FUN: A special edition screen-print, courtesy of Studio23 at Gallery5 (200 W. Marshall St.)
1 pm: The Magic Flute
The story of The Magic Flute will be read aloud by Harry Kollatz Jr., story-time style, and key arias will be performed by professional vocalists, accompanied by keyboard and magic flute. Children will be asked to participate, so come early and make those crafts!
2 pm: Student Recital
Young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists will perform the music of W. A. Mozart. A combined group of students from all over Richmond, including the entire 2nd grade class from St. Andrew’s school, will perform “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”
*These events are sponsored by Relay Foods.
The Richmond Cello Orchestra - 2 pm (Gallery5 - 200 W. Marshall St.)
A group of 20 cellists unite to perform their own arrangements of Mozart’s music!
*This event is sponsored by Four Strings.
The Impresario - 3 pm (Coalition Theater - 8 W. Broad St.)
Capitol Opera Richmond presents their own production of the Impresario, a comic opera by Mozart at Richmond’s favorite comedy club, the Coalition Theater. The opera is a spoof on the vanity of singers, who argue over status and pay.
Symphonies and Requiem - 4 pm (Candela Books + Gallery - 214 W. Broad St.)
A full orchestra and members of the Richmond Symphony chorus, conducted by the RSO’s new Associate Conductor, Chia-Hsuan Lin, will perform selections from Mozart’s symphonies, the Requiem, and his concerto for flute and harp. Wine and Hardywood beer will be available.
*This event is sponsored by Joe and Caroline Murillo.
Wolfgang 101 - 5:30 pm (Saison Market - 323 N. Adams St.)
Darryl Harper, chair of VCU’s music department, will give a brief, informative talk entitled, “How Mozart’s Music Means”, with musical examples.
*This event is sponsored by VCU Music.
Mozart’s Greatest Hits - 7 pm (Atlas Gallery - 114 W. Marshall St.)
Vocalists (dressed to the nines, no doubt) will perform favorite arias from Mozart’s operas, accompanied by full orchestra and conducted by Christopher Swanson, conductor of the Lynchburg Symphony. Wine and Hardywood beer will be available, and food trucks will be parked out side the gallery.
The SHimmy Symphony - 9 pm (Gallery5 - 200 W. Marshall St.)
This Mozart-themed Burlesque show is not to be missed! Dancers will draw inspiration from live performances of Mozart’s string quartets, quintets, and arias. Doors open at 8 pm, show starts at 9 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door. Ages 18+. With dancers from the Richmond Burlesque Revue and Illumination Dance Studio.
Hosted by Magnolia Jackson PIckett Burside and featuring:
Zadora Zaftig, Melody Magpie, Laterna, Khalima, Jo’Rie Tigerlily, and Deepa de Jour.
Gift Shop and Info Center - 11 am to 7 pm (Big Secret - 120 W. Marshall St.)
Be sure to visit Big Secret to get all kinds of Classical Revolution RVA merch, including t-shirts, shot glasses, mugs, and your very own print of this year’s Mozart Festival poster!