Classical Concerts

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's history is rich in the music of the masters, performed alongside exciting new American pieces, all for your enjoyment. You’ll find more of that interesting and eclectic mix this season – choose the series that best fits your taste and join the celebration!

Philharmonics Concerts

Our flagship series, featuring the full orchestra performing great orchestral works from Baroque to contemporary, including pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and many others.

Symphony 101 Concerts

A unique concert experience in an intimate setting, designed to create a deeper appreciation of orchestral music. The 90-minute concert includes Christopher Seaman's lively talk from stage, musical examples and an audience Q&A.

Special Events

Opening Night, The Nutcracker, Handel's "Messiah," Gala Holiday Pops and more

For chronological concert listings, see below.

	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
	Musical Milestones: 18th Century SYM 101-1 Oct. 22 & 24, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Orchestral Fireworks! PHILS 3 Oct. 28 & 30, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - John Nelson, guest conductor; Stefan Reuss, cello
	Andrey Pisarev and the Amenda Quartet in Concert Nov. 7, 2010; Performance Hall at Hochstein; Andrey Pisarev, piano, with the Amenda Quartet and Colin Corner
	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
	The Nutcracker SPECIAL Nov. 26, 27 & 28, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor; Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director; Bach Children’s Chorus; Karla Krogstad, director
	Handel’s Messiah PHILS 6 Dec. 9 & 11, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director
	Beethoven’s Fifth PHILS 7 Jan. 20 & 22, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Julian Kuerti, conductor; Karen Gomyo, violin
	Musical Milestones: 19th Century SYM 101-2 Jan. 21 & 23, 2011, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Michael Butterman, conductor
	Fire and Water PHILS 8 Feb. 17 & 19, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Sarah Ioannides, 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
	Musical Milestones: 20th Century SYM 101-3 March 11 & 13, 2011, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Brahms Requiem PHILS 11 Apr. 7 & 9, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Eastman-Rochester Chorus, William Weinert, director
	Musical Milestones: Milestones in Christopher’s life SYM 101-4 April 8 & 10, 2011, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Scheherazade! PHILS 12 April 28 & 30, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - David Robert Coleman, guest conductor; Anaïk Morel, soprano
	Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto PHILS 13 May 5 & 7, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Kenneth Grant, clarinet
	Symphony 201 SYM 201 May 8, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor
	Christopher Seaman’s Grand Finale PHILS 14 June 2 & 4, 2011, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Vocalists TBD