With a career spanning more than five decades of chart topping hits, Rolling Stone says Aaron Neville has “reached a highpoint in a career marked by artistic superlatives.” The four time Grammy Award-winning singer, with his uniquely soulful, quavering falsetto joins the Virginia Symphony to kick off the 2010-2011 Pops series.

Holiday POPS!

Friday, December 17, 2010 8PM HARRISON OPERA HOUSE

Robert Shoup, conductor

Virginia Symphony Chorus

Nothing says the holidays like the classical and popular song sounds of the season. Experience a new tradition with the VSO’s Holiday Pops, filled with beloved carols and songs that are sure to warm your holiday heart. Featuring the 79 musicians of the VSO with the Virginia Symphony Chorus and special guests, we’ll bring you holiday delights for your entire family.

Saturday, January 29, 2011 8PM CHRYSLER HALL

Bob Bernhardt, conductor

Robert Thies, piano

George Gershwin described Rhapsody in Blue as “a musical kaleidoscope of America.” It has often been interpreted as a portrait of New York City through its use in films such as Woody Allen’s Manhattan and Disney’s Fantasia 2000. Join us as we perform this perennial favorite along with selections from the Gershwin song-book, including I Got Rhythm, Someone to Watch Over Me, and much, much more!

Classical Mystery Tour

A Tribute to The Beatles

Saturday, March 5, 2011 8PM CHRYSLER HALL

The original cast of the Broadway sensation Beatlemania has reunited for the Classical Mystery Tour, a nostalgic tribute to the Fab Four from Liverpool. These Beatles look-a-likes join the VSO to perform more than 20 of their classic hits, like Eleanor Rigby, Yesterday, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Hey Jude—all sung and played exactly as originally written. “Twist and Shout” down memory lane with “John,” “Paul,” “George,” and “Ringo” and experience the music of The Beatles like never before – Live!

Three Broadway Divas

Saturday, April 2, 2011 8PM CHRYSLER HALL

Benjamin Rous, conductor

Debbie Gravitte, Jan Horvath and

Christiane Noll, vocalists

Enjoy a night of knock ’em dead showstoppers by three of Broadway’s leading ladies: Jan Horvath, Christiane Noll and Debbie Gravitte. You’ll ecognize all the blockbuster show tunes: Glitter and Be Gay, Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina, Let Me Entertain You, At the Ballet, Defying Gravity, and dozens more. It’s glamorous entertainment from the Great White Way!

“Gravitte can swing, slink, emote, belt and torch” - Theater Week

“Soprano Jan Horvath had the audience spellbound with her powerful vocal & dramatic performance of “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” - The Washington Post

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