Mike Goldberg

Virginia Opera is bringing Gioachino Rossini's opera "The Barber of Seville" to the Carpenter Theatre stage this weekend. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks about the production with conductor Brandon Eldridge, along with singers Hilary Ginther and Adelmo Guidarelli.

Pianist Lara Downes will join the Richmond Symphony this weekend for the world premiere of the Piano Concerto No. 2 "The Peaceable Kingdom" by Virginia-based composer Adolphus Hailstork. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Lara and Music Director Valentina Peleggi about the program.

Acclaimed mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges is coming to Richmond this week. She'll be performing in the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with J'Nai about her career and the program she's presenting Thursday evening.

The Richmond Pops Band will be presenting their annual Veterans Day concert on Sunday evening, November 5th in the Altria Theater. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with conductor Earl Shaffer about the program.

The locally-based string quartet Rosette is continuing their "So Hot Right Now" series featuring the music of living composers. Violinist Ellen Cockerham Ricco and cellist Steph Barrett talk with VPM's Mike Goldberg about this month's concerts, where they are introducing audiences to the music of Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate.

RVA Baroque is partnering with Coloratura for a special concert at the Richmond Public Library that includes a talk by local artist Rob Womack. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Rob and violinist Raphael Seligmann about the event, which features music set to Rob's 1995 mural "The Conjuror Revealed."

The Richmond Symphony continues their Symphony Series in the Carpenter Theatre October 21st and 22nd. The guest soloist will be Paul Neubauer, performing Bela Bartok's Viola Concerto. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Paul and Music Director Valentina Peleggi about the program.

The Richmond Symphony has an exciting 2023-24 season planned. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Music Director Valentina Peleggi about the various offerings in the coming months.

Virginia Opera is returning to Richmond this weekend with their production of Richard Wagner's Siegfried. Artistic Director Adam Turner joins VPM's Mike Goldberg for a preview of the third of the four operas in The Ring Cycle.

The Richmond Symphony opens their 2023-24 Symphony Series this weekend in the Carpenter Theatre. Music Director Valentina Peleggi joins Mike Goldberg for a preview, which includes some thoughts from Italian composer Andrea Portera.