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All-Gershwin Night
May 9 & 10, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z – Jeff Tyzik conducts the very best of George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue, American in Paris and more – featuring selections from the RPO’s new Gershwin recording. Soloists include pianist Jon Nakamatsu and tenor Doug LaBrecque.

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Concert Calendar:

Show By Month: Show 2007-08 Season

All-Gershwin Night All-Gershwin Night

May 9 & 10, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z – Jeff Tyzik conducts the very best of George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue, American in Paris and more – featuring selections from the RPO’s new Gershwin recording. Soloists include pianist Jon Nakamatsu and tenor Doug LaBrecque.

A Tribute to Leroy Anderson A Tribute to Leroy Anderson

May 11, 2008, Eastman Theatre – The RPO, led by Jeff Tyzik, “Fiddle Faddles” with the music of this legendary Pops master.

Fanfare: Symphony Showhouse Opening Night Fanfare: Symphony Showhouse Opening Night

May 15, 2008 - Celebrate the opening of the RPO's Symphony Showhouse 2008

Symphony Showhouse 2008 - Special Events

View a listing of Showhouse special events, including themed teas, music nights, chef's demonstrations, brunches and more.

Symphony Showhouse 2008 Symphony Showhouse 2008

May 16-June 8 at The Ellwanger Estate, 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester. Public tours Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pines of Rome

RPYO - May 18, Hale Auditorium, Roberts Wesleyan College - Music by Saint-Saens and Respighi

Carmina Burana Carmina Burana

May 22 & 24, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Christopher Seaman conducts R. Strauss’ Don Juan, Delius’ Walk to the Paradise Garden and Orff’s Carmina Burana with the Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director.

Stravinsky, Bartók & Beyond Stravinsky, Bartók & Beyond

May 23 & 25, 2008, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Stravinsky, Bartók and beyond.

Memorial Day Concert at Genesee Country Village & Museum Memorial Day Concert at Genesee Country Village & Museum

Monday, May 26, 2008 - Jeff Tyzik, conductor

85 Years of Jazz 85 Years of Jazz

May 30 & 31, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y – Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with Byron Stripling and friends, celebrating America’s swingin’ jazz heritage.

Express Yourself Express Yourself

June 1, 2008, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor – Be inspired by your emotions

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival 2008 Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival 2008

June 27-July 4, 2008 in Vail, Colorado

Summer Spectacular with Fireworks 2008 Summer Spectacular with Fireworks 2008

July 11, 2008, SUNY Geneseo - Jeff Tyzik leads this concert of light pops and classical favorites, topped off by a spectacular fireworks display

The Planets: Hubble's View The Planets: Hubble's View

July 12, 2008; CMAC in Canandaigua - Christopher Seaman, conductor

Ontario Beach Concert 2008 Ontario Beach Concert 2008

July 16, 2008 - Jeff Tyzik leads the RPO in a free outdoor concert at Ontario Beach

Take Me Out to the Ballgame with Fireworks Take Me Out to the Ballgame with Fireworks

July 18, 2008, Frontier Field - The RPO performs its annual free concert following a Rochester Red Wings baseball game

Mambo! Mambo!

July 19, 2008, CMAC in Canandaigua - Jeff Tyzik,conductor; Mambo Kings, Latin band

Temple B'rith Kodesh Benefit Concert 2008 Temple B'rith Kodesh Benefit Concert 2008

July 24, 2008, Temple B'rith Kodesh - Jeff Tyzik leads the RPO with pianist Benjamin Hopkins

Symphony on the Genesee Symphony on the Genesee

July 25, 2008 - Jeff Tyzik conducts this free floating concert at Corn Hill Landing

Hoedown! The RPO Goes West Hoedown! The RPO Goes West

July 26, 2008; CMAC in Canandaigua - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin; Rochester City Ballet

Valley Manor - Around the Town Concert Valley Manor - Around the Town Concert

July 30, 2008 - Michael Butterman, conductor

Fanfares and Fireworks Fanfares and Fireworks

August 2, 2008, CMAC in Canandaigua - Michael Butterman, conductor

Intersections: Music + Dance

Oct. 5, 2008, Hochstein – Marlene Pauley, conductor

Opening Weekend! André Watts

Oct. 10 & 11, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist André Watts joins the RPO for Beethoven's Emperor Concerto and Christopher Seaman conducts Shostakovich's Festive Overture and Dvořák's New World Symphony. Note: Thursday subscribers will have tickets for the special Friday concert.

Celebrate Tyzik! Red Carpet Spectacular

Oct. 24 & 25, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X, Y & Z – Celebrate Jeff Tyzik's 15th anniversary as Principal Pops Conductor in this special concert featuring stellar performances by surprise guests and our own world-class Orchestra members.

Masters of American Musicals

Oct. 26, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Juliana Athayde plays Brahms

Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde tackles Brahms' Violin Concerto. The program also includes Borodin's Symphony No. 2 and Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave.

Nakamatsu Plays Mozart

Nov. 6 & 8, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist Jon Nakamatsu joins the RPO for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 "Elvira Madigan" and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Sibelius and Tippett.

Beethoven & Schubert

Nov. 7 & 9, 2008, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Beethoven and Schubert.

Wynonna Judd & Don Potter with the RPO

Nov. 14 & 15, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z - Legendary country music superstar Wynonna joins the RPO for an incredible evening featuring some of her greatest hits alongside her interpretation of timeless standards from the American songbook.

Passionate Piano

Nov. 20 & 22, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Pianist Andrew von Oeyen returns for Liszt's Totentanz and guest conductor Andrew Grams leads Haydn's Symphony No. 49 and Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.

Rossini & Weber

Nov. 21 & 23, 2008, Hochstein – Benton Hess explores music by Rossini and Weber.

The Nutcracker

Nov. 28-30, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.

Handel's Messiah

Dec. 13, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Christopher Seaman and your RPO join forces with the Rochester Oratorio Society to bring Handel's glorious masterpiece to the Eastman Theatre.

An orKIDStra Holiday

Dec. 14, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Michael Butterman leads this holiday celebration filled with traditional favorites, special surprises, an audience sing-along and tons of holiday fun.

Time Warner Cable Gala Holiday Pops

Dec. 19-21, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y (Dec. 19 & 20 concerts only) – Enjoy this holiday tradition as Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with the scintillating sounds of New York Voices and the Festival High School Chorale.

Cirque!

Jan. 9 & 10, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z – Sensational former Cirque du Soleil acrobats literally drop into the Eastman Theatre for an evening of music in motion with the RPO conducted by Michael Krajewski.

Intersections: Music + Art

Jan. 11, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

Shostakovich's Defiant Fifth

Jan. 22 & 24, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – RPO Principal Flute Rebecca Gilbert performs Nielsen's Flute Concerto and Jahja Ling conducts Mussorgsky's Overture to "Kovanschina" and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.

Josefowicz plays Beethoven

Jan. 29 & 31, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Leila Josefowicz returns for Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Gabrieli, Smetana and Janáček

Grieg, Wagner & Brahms

Jan. 30 & Feb. 1, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Grieg, Wagner and Brahms.

Bernstein on Stage

Feb. 6 & 7, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y – Leonard Bernstein's daughter joins Jeff Tyzik and the RPO to celebrate his 90th birthday with personal anecdotes and music from Candide, On the Waterfront, West Side Story and On the Town.

Valentine's Weekend: Romeo & Juliet and Carmen

Feb. 12 & 14, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet performs the East Coast Premiere of Sergio Assad's new concerto for four guitars and Christopher Seaman leads Debussy's Ibéria, selections from Bizet's Carmen and Prokofiev's Suite from "Romeo & Juliet."

Tchaikovsky's Fifth

Feb. 19 & 21, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Daniel Hege conducts Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, Hanson's Mosaics and Barber's Cello Concerto with cellist Julie Albers.

That's Amore!

Feb. 27 & 28, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z - Celebrate all things Italian as acclaimed tenor Tonio di Paolo sings favorite opera arias and popular songs from Italy's beloved composers.

Search for a Star 2009

March 1, 2009, Eastman Theatre – Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Mahler's Sixth

March 5 & 7, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Günther Herbig conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 6 "Tragic."

Bright Lights, Big City: The Best of Broadway

March 13 & 14, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y – Enjoy the best of Broadway with Doug LaBrecque and Christiane Noll singing favorites from Showboat, The Music Man, La Cage Aux Folles and more!

Haydn's Bi-centennial

March 19 & 21, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Christopher Seaman conducts Haydn's Creation with the Eastman-Rochester Chorus and soloists Barbara Shirvis, Michael Colvin and Stephen Powell.

Dvořák & Franck

March 20 & 22, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Dvořák and Franck.

Intersections: Music + Theater

March 29, 2009, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor

Schumann & Brahms

April 16 & 18, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist John Lill returns for Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 and Christopher Seaman conducts R. Schumann's Symphony No. 4.