Classical Concerts

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's history is rich in the music of the masters, performed alongside exciting new American pieces, all for your enjoyment. You’ll find more of that interesting and eclectic mix this season – choose the series that best fits your taste and join the celebration!

Philharmonics Concerts

Our flagship series, featuring the full orchestra performing great orchestral works from Baroque to contemporary, including pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and many others.

Symphony 101 Concerts

A unique concert experience in an intimate setting, designed to create a deeper appreciation of orchestral music. The 90-minute concert includes the stories behind the music, musical examples, and an audience Q&A.

Special Events

Opening Night, The Nutcracker, Gala Holiday Pops, and more.

For chronological concert listings, see below.

	Arild’s Inaugural PHILS 1 Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin
	The Folk Music Influence SYM 101-1 Oct. 8 & 9, 2011, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin; Stefan Reuss, cello
	Mahler’s “Resurrection” PHILS 2 Oct. 20 & 22, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Eastman Chorale and Eastman-Rochester Chorus, William Weinert, director; Rebecca Farley Witty, soprano; Ashley Hill, mezzo-soprano
	Saint-Saëns' Thundering “Organ Symphony” PHILS 3 Oct. 27 & 29, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor; Misha and Cipa Dichter, piano
	Dvořák’s "New World" PHILS 4 Nov. 10 & 12, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Günther Herbig, guest conductor; Peter Kurau, horn
	Boléro! PHILS 5 Nov. 17 & 19, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Jon Kimura Parker, piano
	The Latin Sizzle SYM 101-2 Nov. 18 & 20, 2011, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Arild Remmereit, conductor
	Holiday Classics: Pachelbel's Canon and More! PHILS 6 Dec. 8 & 10, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Kazem Abdullah, guest conductor; Rebecca Gilbert, flute
	Viennese New Year PHILS 7 Jan. 26 & 28, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Christina Pier, soprano
	Shall We Waltz? SYM 101-3 Jan. 27 & 29, 2012, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Arild Remmereit, conductor
	Valentine’s Romance! PHILS 8 Feb. 9 & 11, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Noelle McMurtry, soprano; Rebecca Farley Witty, soprano; Laura Vlasak Nolen, mezzo-soprano
	Passionate Classics PHILS 9 Mar. 1 & 3, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christoph Campestrini, guest conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin
	Christopher Returns! PHILS 10 Mar. 8 & 10, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; John Lill, piano
	Spring Festival: Mozart and More! PHILS 11 Apr. 12 & 14, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor
	Russian Masters PHILS 12 Apr. 19 & 21, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Vladimir Verbitzky, guest conductor; André Laplante, piano
	Subversive Subtexts SYM 101-4 Apr. 20 & 22, 2012, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Vladimir Verbitsky, guest conductor
	Beethoven’s Second PHILS 13 May 10 & 12, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Piano soloist from Eastman School of Music TBD
	In Beethoven’s Footsteps SYM 101-5 May 11 & 13, 2012, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Arild Remmereit, conductor
	Pictures at an Exhibition! PHILS 14 May 31 & June 2, 2012, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, conductor; Cynthia Phelps and Rebecca Young, viola; Marcus Thompson, viola