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 Christopher Seaman's lively talk from stage, musical examples and an audience Q&A.

Special Events

Opening Night, The Nutcracker, Handel's "Messiah," Gala Holiday Pops and more

For chronological concert listings, see below.

	The Classical Era SYM 101-1 Oct. 2 & 4, 2009, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	The Eastman Reopens! Beethoven's Ninth PHILS 1 Oct. 8, 10 & 11, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director; Barbara Shirvis, soprano; Jami Tyzik, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; Kevin Deas, baritone
	Virtuoso Vadim Gluzman PHILS 2 Oct. 29 & 31, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Vadim Gluzman, violin
	Van Cliburn Victory! PHILS 3 Nov. 5 & 7, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, guest conductor; Haochen Zhang, piano
	Opera in Love! POPS 2 Nov. 13 & 14, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Mela Dailey, soprano; Jami Tyzik, mezzo-soprano; Brandon McReynolds, tenor; Marcus DeLoach, baritone
	Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto PHILS 4 Nov. 19 & 21, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Hannu Lintu, guest conductor; Augustin Hadelich, violin
	The Glory of the Baroque SYM 101-2 Nov. 20 & 22, 2009, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Benton Hess, guest conductor; Kathryn Lewek, soprano; Chorus of Mercury Opera Rochester
	The Nutcracker SPECIAL Nov. 27, 28 & 29, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor; Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director; Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director
	A Classical Christmas SPECIAL Dec. 12, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director
	Barber, Handel & Haydn PHILS 5 Jan. 21 & 23, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Adina Aaron, soprano
	Tyzik, Debussy & Brahms PHILS 6 Jan. 28 & 30, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre- Christopher Seaman, conductor; Charles Ross, timpani
	The Great Romantics SYM 101-3 Jan. 29 & 31, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Valentine’s Weekend: Four Last Songs PHILS 7 Feb. 11 & 13, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Justin Brown, guest conductor; Twyla Robinson, soprano
	Orli Shaham plays Mozart PHILS 8 Mar. 4 & 6, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Orli Shaham, piano
	Orchestral Fireworks! PHILS 9 Mar. 11 & 13, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin
	Modern Classics SYM 101-4 Mar. 12 & 14, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Beethoven’s Seventh PHILS 10 Apr. 8 & 10, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - James Gaffigan, guest conductor; Kirill Gerstein, piano
	Misha Dichter Plays Rachmaninoff PHILS 11 Apr. 15 & 17, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Misha Dichter, piano
	Theme and Variations featuring Misha Dichter SYM 201 April 18, 2009, Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Misha Dichter, piano
	Ravishing Rachmaninoff PHILS 12 Apr. 29 & May 1, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Rossen Milanov, guest conductor; Douglas Prosser, trumpet
	Berlioz Blockbuster PHILS 13 May 6 & 8, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Andreas Delfs, guest conductor; Melissa Matson, viola
	Season Finale: Verdi's Requiem PHILS 14 May 20 & 22, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Arianna Zukerman, soprano; Nancy Maultsby, mezzo-soprano; Scott Ramsay, tenor; Gustav Andreasson, bass