While we await the new concert season in the fall, there are a wealth of performances for concertgoers to check out this summer. Here's a rundown of offerings through August...

Richmond Symphony Summer ChamberFest
Thursday evening concerts in Mooney Hall at Dominion Energy Center through July 31st. Chamber music masterworks from three centuries – performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends.

Wintergreen Music Festival
Take in one of the MountainTop Masterworks, a Festive Friday performance or spend a week up at Wintergreen to enjoy all of the festival's offerings. There's classical, chamber music, jazz, swing and bluegrass!

Wolf Trap
The Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA hosts performances all summer long, including the National Symphony Orchestra, Wolf Trap Opera, ballet, jazz and much more!

Garth Newel Music Center
Located in Bath County, the center offers summer concerts each weekend through August 31st, with performances by the Garth Newel Piano Quartet and guests, including the Parker Quartet, the Jasper String Quartet. and violinist Daniel Hope.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra
The VSO offers a number of free outdoor summer concerts across Hampton Roads and Williamsburg.

I hope you have a chance to check out some of these wonderful musical opportunities. Stay tuned for previews of the upcoming fall concert season!

Yours in good music,
Mike Goldberg
Classical Host, VPM Music