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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Gift Shop
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Now is the perfect time to purchase one of these great RPO recordings, a jacket or sweatshirt with the RPO logo or a Jeff Tyzik bobblehead. Quantities of some items are limited, so don’t miss out. Call the RPO Box Office at 454-2100, order online using the link below or stop by to purchase your items today!
Price for all merchandise includes sales tax. Shipping and handling charge applies for online and phone orders.
Give the Gift of Live Music with an RPO Gift Certificate, now available in any denomination.
| RPO Cooks! Cookbook |
$20.00 |
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 NEW! The RPO Cookbook features 215 recipes from RPO musicians, conductors, guest artists, Rochester Philharmonic League members and RPO Staff. It also includes selected favorites from Fan Fare, the RPO's previous cookbook. Proceeds benefit the RPO's free "Around the Town" concert initiatives Retail prices may vary.
On sale April 21, 2008
Shipping and Handling - $5.00 per book
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| CD - George Gershwin with Jon Nakamatsu |
$20.00 |
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 NEW! Recorded at the Eastman Theatre in July 2006, this special Super Audio format CD features pianist Jon Nakamatsu in Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F and Rhapsody in Blue. For an orchestral encore, Jeff Tyzik leads the RPO in Cuban Overture. Retail prices may vary.
Released May 8, 2007
Shipping and Handling - $3.00 per CD
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| CD - A Holiday Celebration |
$15.00 |
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 This holiday CD features the Festival High School Chorale, tenor Tonio Di Paolo and three of Jeff Tyzik's most popular pieces: The Twelve Gifts of Christmas, Little Drummer Boy and Chanukah Suite. Perfect for gift giving! Retail prices may vary.
Released November 20, 2006
Shipping and Handling - $3.00 per CD
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| Tchaikovsky with Olga Kern |
$20.00 |
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 Released by harmonia mundi usa in September 2003, this CD features both Tchaikovsky's beloved Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by Olga Kern and your RPO and the orchestral masterpiece Francesca da Rimini under the direction of Christopher Seaman.
Shipping and Handling - $3.00 per CD
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| Rachmaninov with Jon Nakamatsu |
$18.50 |
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 Released by harmonia mundi usa in September 2001, this CD features Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Piano Concerto No. 3 performed by Jon Nakamatsu and your RPO under the direction of Christopher Seaman.
Shipping and Handling - $3.00 per CD
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| Jeff Tyzik Bobblehead |
$10.00 |
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 Created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of RPO Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, this limited edition bobblehead is made of high-quality resin. Both the head and right arm bobble!
Shipping and Handling - $5.00
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| RPO Fleece Jacket |
$42.00 |
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 This 365 gram polar fleece jacket is available in black with a white RPO logo. Sizes: M (16/38-40), L (16.5/42-44) and XL (17.5/46-48).
Shipping and Handling - $5.00
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| RPO Sweatshirt |
$32.00 |
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 This crewneck, pill-free 9.3 oz. heavyweight sweatshirt is available in black with a white RPO logo or light blue with a blue RPO logo. 50% cotton/50% polyester, generous cut. Sizes: M, L, XL.
Shipping and Handling - $5.00
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| RPO Logo Keychain |
$2.00 |
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 Plastic keychain with the RPO logo
Shipping and Handling - $1.00
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| RPO CD Opener |
$3.00 |
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 A stylish CD opener with the RPO logo
Shipping and Handling - $1.00
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| RPO Caribiner Keychain |
$3.00 |
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Caribiner keychain with the RPO logo
Shipping and Handling - $1.00
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