American Resonance

American Resonance is a Bright Shiny Things imprint dedicated to regional American orchestras and ensembles presenting records that document how these groups really sound in their own halls, with repertoire that reflects their communities.

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of this land

  • Richmond Symphony, Richmond Symphony Chorus, and Music Director Valentina Peleggi, present this collaborative work during the 250th anniversary of the United States, a moment that calls us to reckon with the full story of this country and who gets to tell it. As Damien Geter reflects, “the longing for home lies at the heart of the story.” This album celebrates artistry and voice as a statement of who we are, where we have been, and the stories that must be heard as we shape what comes next.

  • Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus
    Featuring Daisuke Yamamoto
    Valentina Peleggi, Conductor and Music Director

    Works by Zachary Wadsworth, Damien Geter, Joe Jaxson, Mason Bates

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Loving Vs. Virginia

  • Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony present the highly anticipated world premiere of Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving.

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Alabama Symphony