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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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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!
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.
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.
Opening Night, The Nutcracker, Handel's "Messiah," Gala Holiday Pops and more
For chronological concert listings, see below.
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Oct. 10 & 11, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist André Watts joins the RPO for Beethoven's Emperor Concerto and Christopher Seaman conducts Shostakovich's Festive Overture and Dvořák's New World Symphony. Note: Thursday subscribers will have tickets for the special Friday concert.
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Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde tackles Brahms' Violin Concerto. The program also includes Borodin's Symphony No. 2 and Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave.
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Nov. 6 & 8, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist Jon Nakamatsu joins the RPO for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 "Elvira Madigan" and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Sibelius and Tippett.
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Nov. 7 & 9, 2008, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Beethoven and Schubert.
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Nov. 20 & 22, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Pianist Andrew von Oeyen returns for Liszt's Totentanz and guest conductor Andrew Grams leads Haydn's Symphony No. 49 and Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.
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Nov. 21 & 23, 2008, Hochstein – Benton Hess explores music by Rossini and Weber.
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Dec. 13, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Christopher Seaman and your RPO join forces with the Rochester Oratorio Society to bring Handel's glorious masterpiece to the Eastman Theatre.
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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.
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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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Jan. 30 & Feb. 1, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Grieg, Wagner and Brahms.
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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."
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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.
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March 5 & 7, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Günther Herbig conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 6 "Tragic."
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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.
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March 20 & 22, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Dvořák and Franck.
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April 16 & 18, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist John Lill returns for Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 and Christopher Seaman conducts R. Schumann's Symphony No. 4.
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April 17 & 19, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Stravinsky and Elgar.
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April 30 & May 2, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Pianist Pascal Rogé joins the RPO for Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 5 and James Gaffigan conducts Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and Satie's Gymnopédies No. 1 & 3.
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May 7 & 9, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Guest conductor Yoav Talmi leads Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 and his own Double Marriage of Figaro as well as Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 with Stefan Jackiw.
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May 21 & 23, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Christopher Seaman conducts Holst's The Planets and Haydn's Symphony No. 45 "Farewell" in the final concert in Eastman Theatre before the renovation.
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May 22 & 24, 2009, Hochstein – Christopher Seaman explores music by Vaughan Williams and Bartók.
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