Symphony | By Heidi Waleson | September 11, 2026

Orchestras are marking anniversary milestones in ways that go beyond wheeling out a birthday cake—although that’s always great. They are launching fresh artistic initiatives, connecting with new communities, spotlighting local musical talent, and recalibrating their online presence while saluting history and looking ahead.

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | July 2, 2026

Mike Goldberg interviews Wintergreen Music Artistic Director Erin Freeman about the 2026 season.

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | February 12, 2026

Mike Goldberg interviews Principal Conductor Erin Freeman to preview the Richmond Ballet’s production of Giselle.

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | February 12, 2025

Mike Goldberg interviews Resident Conductor Erin Freeman for a preview of the Richmond Ballet’s production of Cinderella.

St. Louis Public Radio | By Jeremy D. Goodwin | August 1, 2024

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has tapped Erin Freeman, a conductor and chorus leader based in Washington, D.C., to head up St. Louis Symphony’s chorus. She will be just the third chorus director since the ensemble’s founding in 1976.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch | By Daniel Durchholz | July 30, 2024

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has announced that Erin Freeman has been named the director of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus and the AT&T Foundation Chair.

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | July 3, 2024

Mike Goldberg caught up with Artistic Director Erin Freeman to get a preview of the various offerings from this year’s festival.

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | February 14, 2023

Mike Goldberg interviews Ma Cong and conductor Erin Freeman to preview “Firebird” with the Richmond Ballet.

FOX5 Washington DC | November 13, 2022

The City Choir of Washington is kicking off its concert season on Sunday!

The Detroit News | By Erica Hobbs (Special to The Detroit News) | October 26, 2022

Music and Halloween combine at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this weekend with a series of Halloween-themed concerts for all ages.

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | February 15, 2022

Resident Conductor Erin Freeman and company dancer Ira White sit down with VPM’s Mike Goldberg to talk about Richmond Ballet’s upcoming production of “Romeo and Juliet.”

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | December 7, 2021

Resident Conductor Erin Freeman and company dancer Naomi Wilson sit down with VPM’s Mike Goldberg to talk about Richmond Ballet’s upcoming production of “The Nutcracker.”

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | December 14, 2020

Resident Conductor Erin Freeman and company dancer Matthew Frain joined Mike Goldberg to discuss their work on the show and these exciting opportunities to keep the spirit alive this year.

Style Weekly | By Scott McElhinney | November 2, 2020

How four classical artists are keeping music alive during the pandemic.

VCU News | By Leila Ugincius | April 29, 2020

In these challenging times, thousands of students will earn their degrees this spring. These are some of their stories.

VPM | By Mike Goldberg | July 16, 2019

It’s summer and that means it’s time for the Wintergreen Music Festival! The festival features symphonic and chamber concerts, workshops and clinics over a four-week period from July 8th to August 4th.

The Buffalo News | Mary Kunz Goldman | March 9, 2013

Erin Freeman of Richmond, Va. is the guest conductor for two BPO performances this weekend. She will lead the Pops tribute to the Rat Pack on Saturday and Handel's Messiah on Sunday.

Style Weekly | Angela Lehman-Rios | January 24, 2012

The Richmond Symphony celebrates a half-century of youth sound.

Richmond Times Dispatch | By Anne Timberlake | January 22, 2012

It's quitting time, 5 p.m. downtown on a chilly Tuesday. Bundled-up office workers hustle down the sidewalk. A girl pushing a bass that dwarfs her weaves through the adults toward the glass doors of the Carpenter Theatre.

Macaroni Kid Richmond | February 24, 2012

Interview with Richmond Symphony’s Associate Conductor, Erin Freeman.