Yo-Yo Ma in Concert with Your RPO
May 5, 2008, Eastman Theatre – SOLD OUT - Internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs with the RPO for the first time in nearly ten years in a special one-night-only concert conducted by Christopher Seaman.
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.
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
May 11, 2008, Eastman Theatre – The RPO, led by Jeff Tyzik, “Fiddle Faddles” with the music of this legendary Pops master.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stravinsky, Bartók & Beyond
May 23 & 25, 2008, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Stravinsky, Bartók and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
Stravinsky, Bartók & Beyond
May 23 & 25, 2008, Hochstein/Roberts Wesleyan College – Christopher Seaman explores music by Stravinsky, Bartók and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Express Yourself
June 1, 2008, Hochstein – Michael Butterman, conductor – Be inspired by your emotions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mambo!
July 19, 2008, CMAC in Canandaigua - Jeff Tyzik,conductor; Mambo Kings, Latin band
Hoedown! The RPO Goes West
July 26, 2008; CMAC in Canandaigua - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin; Rochester City Ballet
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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.
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Oct. 6, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Christopher Seaman celebrates his 10th anniversary with the RPO and the 85th Anniversary of the Orchestra with this special opening night concert featuring Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.
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Nov. 23-25, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful full-length ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.
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Dec. 9, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Michael Butterman leads this delightful concert of holiday favorites, featuring music of The Polar Express.
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Dec. 14 & 15, 2007, Eastman Theatre – Christopher Seaman and your RPO joins forces with the Rochester Oratorio Society to bring Handel's glorious masterpiece to the Eastman Theatre.
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Dec. 19-23, 2007, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y (Dec. 21 & 22 concerts only) – A very special Holiday Pops featuring the inspiring, soaring voice of Kevin Deas. Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with the Festival High School Chorale, Harold McAulliffe, director.
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Jan. 18 & 20, 2008, Eastman Theatre - Mercury Opera Rochester performs Mozart's comic masterpiece.
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Jan. 20, 2008 - Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and WXXI present the hit public radio program at Callahan Theater at Nazareth College.
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May 5, 2008, Eastman Theatre – SOLD OUT - Internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs with the RPO for the first time in nearly ten years in a special one-night-only concert conducted by Christopher Seaman.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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