Musical Mosaic: Symphony Under the Stars

Adam Turner, conductor Discover the vast range of the orchestra in a program that unites timeless composers and favorite hit scores! Soar across the skies with “Flying Theme” from John Williams’ score for E.T., cross the threshold into the “Hall of the Mountain King” with Peer Gynt, or sweep down the plains with tunes from Rodger & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma. From thrilling adventures to unforgettable melodies, every piece reveals another color of the VSO. Join us for this FREE, family-friendly concert with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on the Bagley Stage! A variety of food trucks will be available for an evening picnic. Bring your own chairs or blanket. (Pop-up tents and oversized umbrellas are not permitted.) Schedule (Times are approximate): Event Parking and Concessions Open – 6:30 p.m. Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert – 7:30 p.m. Free Admission, Free On-site Parking _ PROGRAM: John Stafford Smith Star-Spangled Banner Giuseppe Verdi Overture to La forza del destino Antonio Vivaldi Allegro from L’Olimpiade: SInfonia, RV 725 Richard Rodgers/Bennett Oklahoma!: Selections for Orchestra Johann Strauss Jr. Tales from the Vienna Woods John Philip Sousa The Glory of the Yankee Navy March Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart First Movement from Symphony No.25 in G minor Edvard Grieg “Anitra’s Dance” from Peer Gynt Edvard Grieg “In the Hall of the Mountain King ” from Peer Gynt Various/Ford Suite from Video Games Live John Williams The Shark Theme from Jaws John Williams Flying Theme from E.T. *Program subject to change. _ FAQ Can We Bring Chairs and Blankets? Attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs, blankets, etc. We do not allow tents, umbrellas, or flag banners. Can We Bring Outside Food and Drink? We will have a variety of food vendors on site for the convenience of attendees. Outside food and beverage is permitted. NO glass or alcohol is permitted. Can We Bring our Dogs? Dogs are welcome. We ask that attendees use discretion when considering bringing their pets, as there may be a number of other dogs there and the weather may not be very dog friendly. What is the Rain Policy? In the event of cancelation due to inclement weather, updates will be posted to our website, social media, and distributed to our email list.. Where Can I Park? Parking for this event is free. Parking will be primarily in the grass as directed by parking attendees. We ask that those with accessible parking placards have those placards prominently displayed upon arrival to be properly directed.