ORKIDSTRA
The perfect performance series for music lovers of all ages. Each concert’s unique theme engages and inspires little ones through a variety of pre-concert activities, including guided arts & crafts sessions and instrument introductions. Join your RPO for a family-friendly musical experience you won’t find anywhere else!
UPCOMING ORKIDSTRA CONCERTS
Sun. January 18 - I Have a Dream
Sun. May 17 - Mother Goose with Rochester City Ballet
Sensory-Friendly Concerts
Designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for those with sensory sensitivities, RPO Sensory-Friendly Concerts offer an experience tailor-made for music lovers of all ages and abilities. From the moment you arrive, our friendly staff will help guide you through the concert experience. RPO musicians will perform classical and contemporary pieces carefully chosen to be enjoyable and accessible for all attendees. Accommodations include a quiet room, noise-reduction headphones, and a social narrative. A relaxed atmosphere encourages movement and interaction, allowing you and your family to relish the music in a way that feels comfortable.
THE NUTCRACKER WITH ROCHESTER CITY BALLET
Your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet celebrate a holiday tradition around Thanksgiving: The Nutcracker at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre! Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score pairs with beautiful ballet. This story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!
JEFF TYZIK'S GALA HOLIDAY POPS
Come in from the cold and celebrate the sounds of the season with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, your RPO, and the Festival High School Chorale! For more than three decades, Gala Holiday Pops has been one of Rochester’s favorite holiday traditions and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the season.
SPECIAL CONCERTS
Explore special programs that blend various genres and media together; often times special concerts are held at an earlier time to accommodate families!
