The Planets & Star Wars: A Cosmic Concert

The Planets & Star Wars: A Cosmic Concert
May 16, 2026

Doors: 6:00 PM
Start Time: 7:30 PM

Majestic in its scope. Dazzling in its sound. There is nothing to match the experience of hearing, live in concert, The Planets. Be there for the ultimate trip through the galaxy as Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi perform Gustav Holst’s sonic celestial showpiece. Plus, the suite from John Williams’ Star Wars. Also featured on this final concert of a season, exploring 250 years of American music and history, is a world premiere from composer and story-teller Stacy Garrop, commissioned from her by the Richmond Symphony.

Valentina Peleggi, conductor
Richmond Symphony Chorus

Holst: The Planets
Stacy Garrop: New Work
John Williams: Suite from Star Wars

Free pre-concert talk at 6:30pm.

Purchase Tickets: hive.co/l/theplanetsandstarwars

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