# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Eric Jacobsen, conductor
Clayton Stephenson, piano

Nathalie Joachim: Cocoon
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5

Pianist Clayton Stephenson brings his joyous charisma, expressive power, and natural ease to the romantic showstopper, Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto.  Continuing the season’s celebration of fifth symphonies, Music Director Eric Jacobsen conducts Prokofiev’s Fifth, a hymn to the purest and noblest of spirits that emphasizes the musical power of lyricism and accessibility. 

Celebrating his fifth season, Eric Jacobsen serves as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s twelfth Music Director, the Macon & Joan Brock Chair. He is also artistic director and co-founder of The Knights, the uniquely adventurous NYC-based chamber orchestra, and Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic. In addition to conducting, Eric is a dedicated chamber musician (cello) and is a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.

American pianist Clayton Stephenson is hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone). He is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making and has been featured on NPR, WUOL, and WQXR, and appeared in the “GRAMMY® Salute to Classical Music” Concert at Carnegie Hall. Accolades include being the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022, being named a 2022 Gilmore Young Artist, a 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and a Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.

GRAMMY®-nominated performer and composer, Haitian-American Nathalie Joachim is hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation). Her creative practice centers an authentic commitment to storytelling and human connectivity while advocating for social change and cultural awareness, gaining her the reputation of being “powerful and unpretentious.” (The New York Times). Joachim is a United States Artist Fellow and co-founder of the critically acclaimed duo Flutronix. She is an alumnus of The Juilliard School and The New School.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport-news/tchaikovsky’s-piano-concerto-and-prokofiev’s-fifth-symphony/200028654270355
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, art, contests, performances, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport News
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ferguson Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 37.062034050713
- **long**: -76.489696095752
- **full address**: Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts,Newport News, Virginia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony being held?
  - **A:** Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts,Newport News, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony?
  - **A:** Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony is organized by Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport News, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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