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Independence Day Celebration
July 4, Downtown Rochester - The RPO returns to downtown Rochester with a patriotic musical celebration complete with fireworks. Jeff Tyzik conducts with tenor Doug LaBrecque.

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Classical Concerts

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating in style – 85 years of making beautiful music and 10 years under the direction of Music Director Christopher Seaman. The 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 Classical Era
SYM 101-1

Oct. 2 & 4, 2009, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor

The Eastman Reopens! Beethoven's Ninth
PHILS 1

Oct. 8, 10 & 11, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director; Barbara Shirvis, soprano; Jami Tyzik, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; Kevin Deas, baritone

Virtuoso Vadim Gluzman
PHILS 2

Oct. 29 & 31, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Vadim Gluzman, violin

Van Cliburn Competition Winner
PHILS 3

Nov. 5 & 7, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Arild Remmereit, guest conductor; Van Cliburn Gold Medal Winner, piano

Opera in Love!
POPS 2

Nov. 13 & 14, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Mela Dailey, soprano; Jami Tyzik, mezzo-soprano; Brandon McReynolds, tenor; Marcus DeLoach, baritone

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
PHILS 4

Nov. 19 & 21, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Hannu Lintu, guest conductor; Augustin Hadelich, violin

The Glory of the Baroque
SYM 101-2

Nov. 20 & 22, 2009, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Benton Hess, guest conductor

The Nutcracker
SPECIAL

Nov. 27, 28 & 29, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Michael Butterman, conductor; Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director; Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director

A Classical Christmas
SPECIAL

Dec. 12, 2009, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director

Handel & Haydn
PHILS 5

Jan. 21 & 23, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Adina Aaron, soprano

Tyzik, Debussy & Brahms
PHILS 6

Jan. 28 & 30, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre- Christopher Seaman, conductor; Charles Ross, timpani

The Great Romantics
SYM 101-3

Jan. 29 & 31, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor

Valentine’s Weekend - Romeo & Juliet
PHILS 7

Feb. 11 & 13, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Justin Brown, guest conductor; Twyla Robinson, soprano

Orli Shaham plays Mozart
PHILS 8

Mar. 4 & 6, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Orli Shaham, piano

Orchestral Fireworks!
PHILS 9

Mar. 11 & 13, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Juliana Athayde, violin

Modern Classics
SYM 101-4

Mar. 12 & 14, 2010, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Christopher Seaman, conductor

Beethoven’s Seventh
PHILS 10

Apr. 8 & 10, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - James Gaffigan, guest conductor; Kirill Gerstein, piano

Dichter Plays Paganini’s Rhapsody
PHILS 11

Apr. 15 & 17, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Misha Dichter, piano

Theme and Variations featuring Misha Dichter
SYM 201

April 18, 2009, Eastman Theatre - Christopher Seaman, conductor; Misha Dichter, piano

Ravishing Rachmaninoff
PHILS 12

Apr. 29 & May 1, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Rossen Milanov, guest conductor; Douglas Prosser, trumpet

Berlioz Blockbuster
PHILS 13

May 6 & 8, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - John Nelson, guest conductor; Melissa Matson, viola

Season Finale: Verdi's Aida in concert
PHILS 14

May 20 & 22, 2010, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre - Mercury Opera Rochester, Christopher Seaman, conductor; Angela Brown (Aida); Nancy Maultsby (Amneris); Eduardo Villa (Radames); Stephen Powell (Amonasro)