Meet the maestros

The six candidates for music director of the Richmond Symphony appearing this season will be introduced to patrons in cocktail receptions at glavé kocen gallery, 1620 W. Main St.

The first of the series, introducing Mikhail Agrest, will be on Sept. 17. Subsequent events will feature Daniel Meyer, Oct. 8; Steven Smith, Nov.12; Marc Taddei, Jan. 14; Arthur Post, Feb.18; and Dorian Wilson, March 4. All will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The receptions are sponsored by the gallery, Dominion, Seasons Fine Catering and Barboursville Vineyards. Tickets are $60 per person, or $300 for the series.

For information and purchases, call Allison Rollison at (804) 788-4717, ext. 16.