Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO)—The Connie and Marc Jacobson Music Director Laureate JoAnn Falletta returns to direct the orchestra and VSO Chorus in Mozart’s transcendent Requiem, with its darkly rich orchestration and otherworldly radiance. The program begins with Richard Strauss’ tone poem that explores what lies beyond our earthly existence.

March 9—Chrysler Hall, Norfolk| 7:30 p.m.

March 10—Ferguson Center, Newport News | 7:30 p.m.

March 12—Sandler Center, Virginia Beach| 2 p.m.