
The RPO Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary - All Season!
Join the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday, November 2, 2025 as we open our season with a Masterworks concert celebrating Heroes! Our concerts are 100% free to the public.
For over 50 years, we've offered free, high-quality orchestral concerts to the Richmond community, while giving our local musicians the opportunity to perform history's greatest music. But, we need your help.
As a non-profit arts organization, raising funds for our yearly operational costs is tough. A full season can cost us anywhere from $30,000 to $40,000. All of our musicians volunteer their time for rehearsals, but many also contribute behind the scenes – paying member dues, baking desserts for receptions, managing our music library & rental contracts – the commitment really shows.
Please, consider supporting us so we can continue to share our music for another 50 years! Whether you attend our concerts, volunteer your talents, or just spread the word, we truly couldn't do it without you.
A Musical Journey: A Benefit Recital for the Richmond Philharmonic
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Grace Baptist Church
Join the Cellists of the Richmond Philharmonic on a trip through time, from the oldest of traditions to modern-day classics. Our program features pieces by Bach, Mozart, Brahms, & Grieg – finishing with an Underground Tango and Game of Thrones!
Special guests, Fall Line Trio, will be sharing with us the Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano by Nino Rota.
This free event is made possible thanks to the Grace Concert Series. All offerings collected in person and online will directly support the RPO. Thank you to Grace Baptist Church for their years of partnership!
For those who cannot attend, the event will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Upcoming Events
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Open Auditions - All Instruments
Sunday, September 7
1:00 PM – 5:00 PMAuditions will be held at Grace Baptist Church (4200 Dover Road, Richmond, VA 23221). If you are interested in auditioning, please email our Personnel Coordinator at personnel.rpo@gmail.com
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Benefit Recital for the RPO
Saturday, August 16 at 3:30 PM
Join us for a fundraising Benefit Recital to raise money for the RPO! Grace Baptist Church has invited the Cellists of the Richmond Philharmonic to perform for their Grace Concert Series.
100% of donations collected will go towards the RPO to fund our next season.
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RPO x Richmond Kickers
Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00 PM
We’re thankful to partner with our local soccer team, the Richmond Kickers! Proceeds from their upcoming game will benefit the RPO — support local music & soccer at the same time!