City of Rochester 175th Anniversary

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the City of Rochester with this series of concerts.

Valentine's Weekend: Romeo & Juliet and Carmen

Thursday & Saturday, February 12 & 14, 2009
8:00 – Eastman Theatre

Christopher Seaman, conductor
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet

Debussy: “Ibéria,” No. 2 from “Images”
Sérgio Assad: Interchange for Guitar Quartet and Orchestra (East Coast Premiere)
Bizet: Selections from Carmen
Prokofiev: Suite from Romeo & Juliet

Bright Lights, Big City: The Best of Broadway

Friday & Saturday, March 13 & 14, 2009
8:00 – Eastman Theatre

Jeff Tyzik, conductor
Doug LaBrecque, tenor
Christiane Noll, soprano

He starred in “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway. She starred in “Jekyll & Hyde.” These two great young singers join us for an evening of hits from the great Broadway musicals, including “Show Boat,” “The Music Man,” and “La Cage aux Folles.”

Total Praise: One Voice, One City

Thursday, April 23, 2009
7:30 – Eastman Theatre

Jeff Tyzik, conductor
AKOMA
Voices of Thunder

The sounds of orchestra and gospel voices will blend together to become one community in this special concert with two acclaimed Rochester gospel choirs. 

The RPO Performs The Wizard of Oz

Sunday, May 3, 2009
3:00 – Eastman Theatre

Michael Butterman, conductor

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of this classic film with this special concert, followed by a magical evening fundraiser at George Eastman House.

The Planets

Thursday & Saturday, May 21 & 23, 2009
8:00 – Eastman Theatre

Christopher Seaman, conductor
All-Orchestral

Holst: The Planets
Haydn: Symphony No. 45 “Farewell”

Search for a Star 2

Sunday, May 31, 2009
2:00 – Eastman Theatre

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Showcasing Rochester's finest high school talent.