The Richmond Symphony Orchestra celebrates the coming of spring with its “Echoes in Nature” concert on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. The event welcomes violinist Justin Bruns in his premiere performance with the RSO.
Maestro Andrés Lopera will lead the company with Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides Overture,” followed by Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” featuring Bruns as soloist. The current Atlanta Symphony associate concertmaster began playing at the age of three and won his first competition two years later. In addition to his duties with the Atlanta Symphony, he teaches young musicians.
The concert will close with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F Major, also known as the “Pastoral Symphony or Recollections of Country Life.”
“After a long and arduous winter, we invite you to the hall to experience the beauty of nature through music and return to a peaceful place amidst the constant distractions of life,” said Executive Director Monica Koechlein in the news release. “Maestro Lopera has planned a thoughtful journey through the music, a reminder that spring is on the horizon. I’m excited to join with our generous audience in providing a warm welcome to Justin Bruns as he makes his debut on the Civic Hall stage.”
For early arrivals, a free preconcert conversation with Maestro Lopera and Bruns will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $35 for box seats, $15 for college students and free for youth ages 5-18. Purchase at RichmondSymphony.org or call 765-966-5181.
RSO will close its 69th season on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m., highlighting works by Verdi and Ravel and Sieblius’ Symphony No. 2. The concert will offer a preview of programming for next year’s 70th anniversary season.
RSO also announced that it will hold its annual fundraising dinner event April 25. A full concert giving homage to New York, New York, will include a cabaret show and other surprises for a memorable evening. Visit the RSO website for details.
A version of this article appeared in the March 18 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.