Symphony Series 1: Bernstein, Foley & Still

About this show

The Richmond Symphony opens the 2026–27 season with three groundbreaking American voices. Bernstein’s sparkling Candide Overture sets the stage. Artist-in-Residence Xavier Foley brings his signature style to Soul Bass, a genre-defying concerto for double bass and orchestra. William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony offers a rich, blues-infused portrait of American life and legacy. A bold celebration of creativity, identity, and the power of music to tell our stories. Xavier Foley, bass (Artist in Residence) BERNSTEIN Candide Overture XAVIER FOLEY Soul Bass concerto WILLIAM GRANT STILL Symphony No. 1 "Afro-American" Free pre-concert talk at 6:30pm. Click here to view our Plan Your Visit Page for parking and restaurant information. Click here to view our FAQ page. Free child-teen tickets (ages 3-18) are not available in the Mezzanine. Need help? Contact Richmond Symphony Patron Services at 804.788.1212 or email us at patronservices@richmondsymphony.com