2010-11 ESL Philharmonics Series

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This remarkable series of classical concerts features music of the masters alongside exciting contemporary pieces. We’ll honor Christopher Seaman in his last year as Music Director with a season highlighted by some of his personal favorite repertoire and guest artists—including Van Cliburn winners Jon Nakamatsu and Olga Kern—and concluding with “A Bow Tie Affair,” a special Christopher celebratory event. Our free Pre-Concert Chats provide fascinating insights into the music you'll be hearing performed during the concerts.

• Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm (except where noted)
• Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 
• Pre-Concert Chat one hour before curtain 

Series A: All 14 concerts
Series B: Seven concerts | Phils 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 13
Series C: Seven concerts | Phils 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 14
Series D: Five concerts | Phils 1, 3, 9, 11 and 13
Series F: Five concerts | Phils 2, 4, 10, 12 and 14

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All programs, dates, times, venues, prices, and performers are subject to change.

	The Season Begins! Tchaikovsky’s Fourth PHILS 1 Sep. 30 & Oct. 2, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Ilya Itin, piano
	Russian Masters PHILS 2 Oct. 21 & 23, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin
	Orchestral Fireworks! PHILS 3 Oct. 28 & 30, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - John Nelson, guest conductor; Erik Behr, oboe
	Mendelssohn & Brahms PHILS 4 Nov. 11 & 13, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Larry Rachleff, guest conductor; Augustin Hadelich, violin
	Olga Kern Plays Rachmaninoff PHILS 5 Nov. 18 & 20, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Olga Kern, piano
	Handel’s Messiah PHILS 6 Dec. 9 & 11, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director; Karen Clift, soprano; Krysty Swann, mezzo-soprano; Ryan MacPherson, tenor; Stephen Powell, baritone
	Beethoven’s Fifth PHILS 7 Jan. 20 & 22, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Julian Kuerti, conductor; Karen Gomyo, violin
	Fire and Water PHILS 8 Feb. 17 & 19, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Sarah Ioannides, guest conductor; Lara St. John, violin
	Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto PHILS 9 Mar. 3 & 5, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Yoav Talmi, guest conductor; Markus Groh, piano
	Jon Nakamatsu Returns! PHILS 10 Mar. 10 & 12, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Jon Nakamatsu, piano
	Brahms Requiem PHILS 11 Apr. 7 & 9, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Eastman-Rochester Chorus, William Weinert, director; Kathryn Lewek, soprano; Tyler Duncan, baritone
	Scheherazade! PHILS 12 April 28 & 30, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - James Judd, guest conductor; Christina Pier, soprano
	Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto PHILS 13 May 5 & 7, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Kenneth Grant, clarinet
	Christopher Seaman’s Grand Finale PHILS 14 June 2 & 4, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Singers from Mercury Opera Rochester