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Cirque!
Jan. 9 & 10, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z – Sensational former Cirque du Soleil acrobats literally drop into the Eastman Theatre for an evening of music in motion with the RPO conducted by Michael Krajewski.
Cirque!
Jan. 9 & 10, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z – Sensational former Cirque du Soleil acrobats literally drop into the Eastman Theatre for an evening of music in motion with the RPO conducted by Michael Krajewski.
Shostakovich's Fifth
Jan. 22 & 24, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – RPO Principal Flute Rebecca Gilbert performs Nielsen's Flute Concerto and Jahja Ling conducts Mussorgsky's Overture to "Kovanschina" and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.
Shostakovich's Fifth
Jan. 22 & 24, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – RPO Principal Flute Rebecca Gilbert performs Nielsen's Flute Concerto and Jahja Ling conducts Mussorgsky's Overture to "Kovanschina" and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.
Josefowicz plays Beethoven
Jan. 29 & 31, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Leila Josefowicz returns for Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Gabrieli, Smetana and Janáček
Josefowicz plays Beethoven
Jan. 29 & 31, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Leila Josefowicz returns for Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Gabrieli, Smetana and Janáček
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Bernstein on Stage
Feb. 6 & 7, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y – Leonard Bernstein's daughter joins Jeff Tyzik and the RPO to celebrate his 90th birthday with personal anecdotes and music from Candide, On the Waterfront, West Side Story and On the Town.
Bernstein on Stage
Feb. 6 & 7, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y – Leonard Bernstein's daughter joins Jeff Tyzik and the RPO to celebrate his 90th birthday with personal anecdotes and music from Candide, On the Waterfront, West Side Story and On the Town.
Valentine's Weekend: Romeo & Juliet and Carmen
Feb. 12 & 14, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet performs the East Coast Premiere of Sérgio Assad's new concerto for four guitars and Christopher Seaman leads Debussy's Ibéria, selections from Bizet's Carmen and Prokofiev's Suite from "Romeo & Juliet."
Valentine's Weekend: Romeo & Juliet and Carmen
Feb. 12 & 14, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet performs the East Coast Premiere of Sérgio Assad's new concerto for four guitars and Christopher Seaman leads Debussy's Ibéria, selections from Bizet's Carmen and Prokofiev's Suite from "Romeo & Juliet."
Tchaikovsky's Fifth
Feb. 19 & 21, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Daniel Hege conducts Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, Hanson's Mosaics and Barber's Cello Concerto with cellist Julie Albers.
Tchaikovsky's Fifth
Feb. 19 & 21, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Daniel Hege conducts Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, Hanson's Mosaics and Barber's Cello Concerto with cellist Julie Albers.
That's Amore!
Feb. 27 & 28, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z - Celebrate all things Italian as acclaimed tenor Tonio diPaolo sings favorite opera arias and popular songs from Italy's beloved composers.
That's Amore!
Feb. 27 & 28, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z - Celebrate all things Italian as acclaimed tenor Tonio diPaolo sings favorite opera arias and popular songs from Italy's beloved composers.
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Mahler's Sixth
March 5 & 7, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Günther Herbig conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 6 "Tragic."
Mahler's Sixth
March 5 & 7, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Günther Herbig conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 6 "Tragic."
Bright Lights, Big City: The Best of Broadway
March 13 & 14, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y – Enjoy the best of Broadway with Doug LaBrecque and Christiane Noll singing favorites from Showboat, The Music Man, La Cage Aux Folles and more!
Bright Lights, Big City: The Best of Broadway
March 13 & 14, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y – Enjoy the best of Broadway with Doug LaBrecque and Christiane Noll singing favorites from Showboat, The Music Man, La Cage Aux Folles and more!
Haydn's Bicentennial
March 19 & 21, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Christopher Seaman conducts Haydn's Creation with the Eastman-Rochester Chorus and soloists Barbara Shirvis, Michael Colvin and Stephen Powell.
1889: Dvořák & Franck
March 20 & 22, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Dvořák and Franck.
Haydn's Bicentennial
March 19 & 21, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Christopher Seaman conducts Haydn's Creation with the Eastman-Rochester Chorus and soloists Barbara Shirvis, Michael Colvin and Stephen Powell.
1889: Dvořák & Franck
March 20 & 22, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Dvořák and Franck.
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2006-2007 Eastman Kodak Company and Bausch & Lomb Philharmonics Series
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For additional information about the series offered, or to order your subscription tickets by phone, please call the RPO Box Office at (585) 454-2100.
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This series of 14 classical concerts features some delightful new works, traditional favorites, outstanding soloists and powerful orchestral pieces. The free pre-concert chats provide interesting insights into the music in the concerts.
- Thursday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.
Pre-concert chat at 7 p.m.
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Oct. 12 & 14, Eastman Theatre – Beethoven's dramatic Symphony No. 7 and energetic young pianist Andrew von Oeyen in Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1.
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Nov. 2 & 4, Eastman Theatre – Rachmaninoff's powerful Second Piano Concerto with pianist Barry Douglas and Shostakovich's revolutionary Symphony No. 10.
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Nov. 9 & 11, Eastman Theatre – Jerzy Semkow leads all-orchestral program featuring symphonic masterworks by Tchaikovsky and Haydn.
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Jan. 4 & 6, Eastman Theatre – Concertmaster Juliana Athayde tackles Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Christopher Seaman leads Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian."
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Jan. 18 & 20, Eastman Theatre – Copland's American suite, Strauss' first horn concerto with Peter Kurau and Schubert's elegant Symphony No. 5.
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Feb. 1 & 3, Eastman Theatre – Daniel Hege conducts this all-American concert featuring Copland's symphony that includes Fanfare for the Common Man and virtuoso violinist Elmar Oliveira plays the expressive Barber Violin Concerto.
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Feb. 15 & 17, Eastman Theatre – Fated couples are featured in music by Tchaikovsky, Wagner and Glinka, with cellist Steven Doane performing Elgar's Cello Concerto.
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Feb. 22 & 24, Eastman Theatre – Masterful British pianist John Lill in Brahms' majestic Piano Concerto No. 1 and Christopher Seaman leads Schumann's Symphony No. 2.
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Mar. 8 & 10, Eastman Theatre – Virtuoso violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman in Bach's lively double concerto with oboist Ariana Ghez; also Elgar's Enigma Variations.
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Mar. 15 & 17, Eastman Theatre – Stravinsky's colorful Firebird Suite and Saint-Saëns' second concerto with brilliant pianist Stewart Goodyear.
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Apr. 19 & 21, Eastman Theatre – Violinist Amy Beth Horman performs dance-inspired music by Ravel and Saint-Saëns; Peter Bay conducts Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances.
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May 3 & 5, Eastman Theatre – Strauss' triumphant masterwork Ein Heldenleben with an all-Beethoven first half featuring Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Stephen Kovacevich.
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May 10 & 12, Eastman Theatre – Ravel's dynamic orchestration of Mussorgsky's large-scale work; also Mozart's Concerto No. 24 with pianist Jonathan Biss and music by Gunther Schuller.
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Mar. 29 & 31, Eastman Theatre – Percussionist Jim Tiller plays 20 different instruments in Schwantner's dramatic percussion concerto; Christopher Seaman leads Brahms' great Symphony No. 1.
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