Music Events

 Joshua Bell
October 4th
Chrysler Hall - Norfolk
"One night only! Classical music superstar Joshua Bell here with the Virginia Symphony! A violin virtuoso at 14, you heard him play John Corligiano’s Academy Award- winning movie score The Red Violin. Now experience his dazzling performance of Bruch’s Violin Concerto"

VWC Concert Series: Cavani String Quartet
October 5th
Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.
Winner of the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award, the Cavani String Quartet has been described by the Washington Post as "completely engrossing, powerful and elegant." Cavani has been featured on NPR's Performance Today and seen on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS television, as well as earning top prizes in numerous competitions including the Coleman, Fischoff, the Banff International, and the Cleveland Quartet Competition, consistently winning the hearts of audiences across the country with their soulful and riveting performances.

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Yun Zhang on Violin
October 9th
Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd.
Virginia Symphony violinist Yun Zhang in recital. With piano accompaniment by Jeffreey Brown, this concert is bound to please students and classical music appreciators.

Mariza
October 10th
The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663
The world's most beloved Portuguese Fado singer returns for another incredible, and passionate performance! Born in Mozambique, Mariza was raised in Lisbon where she learned the art of Fado. Her Fado em Mim, was an instant success in Portugal and catapulted her to international stardom. Since then Mariza's career has skyrocketed. Her alluring stage presence and commanding voice take you on an unforgettable journey into the music of the soul.

Rosie Thomas
October 13th
Attucks Theatre
Singer/songwriter Rosie Thomas has been shaping her sweet, delicate song stylings since her early childhood, but she made a name for herself when she joined Motor City dream pop band Velour 100. Thomas sang and toured with the band during the late 90s before jumping ship for a solo career. Mixing up the folk-pop of Joni Mitchell with indie sensibilities, Thomas’ music surrounds you with reflexive, humorous, and intriguing melodies.

Cowboy Junkies
October 24th
Attucks Theatre
While the Canadian-bred Cowboy Junkies are known the world over for their slow, brooding, and deep north-of-the-border tales, every now and again they catch you off guard by plugging in and cranking up. Margo Timmons' spare vocal style has provided the necessary haunting element for the Junkies throughout their 15-plus year career, while accordion, brushes on the snare, and gently strummed acoustic guitar serve as the backbone of this quartet's dark musical identity.

Eva Ayllón
October 31st
The American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663
For more than  thirty years, singer Eva Ayllón has stunned and wowed audiences all over the world. After emerging in the early 70s, Eva immediately set a landmark by establishing herself as the leading exponent of Afro-Peruvian music. Her impressive catalogue of recordings now comprises  more than 20 albums including a double Latin Grammy nomination in 2003 and a double Platinum album in her native Peru. Eva Ayllón's wildly successful concert at the American Theatre in 2005 was a season highlight. She returns for another night of sultry, spicy and exciting music this fall!