Upcoming Concerts
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- Pops Season Opener: ARETHA! The Music of Aretha Franklin -
- Pops Season Opener: ARETHA! The Music of Aretha Franklin -
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- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
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- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
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- Schumann’s Cello Concerto with Annie Jacobs-Perkins -
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- Season Finale: Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue -
- Season Finale: Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue -
Brahms in Bloom
Concert sponsored by Concert supported by Deborah Ronnen, Karen Duguid & Wally Johnson, and Sam & Mimi Tilton Immerse yourself in a night of soaring melodies and profound beauty as Julian Schwarz makes his RPO debut performing Jennifer Higdon’s new Cello Concerto. “He brings musicality and insight to every page”, hails South Florida Classical Review.…
Windborne’s The Music of Led Zeppelin
Kodak Center (200 Ridge Rd) 200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY, United StatesExperience the power and intensity of Zeppelin’s legendary catalog brought to life by your RPO in a high-voltage symphonic rock show led by conductor and arranger Brent Havens. This is a one-night-only event. Performed with full orchestra, amplified rock band, and dynamic lighting, this electrifying concert fuses symphonic force with iconic rock anthems in thrilling,…
Space!
NOTE: The dates on this concert have changed due to a scheduling conflict Original dates: Friday and Saturday, November 21 & 22, 2025 Concert sponsored by Series sponsored by and Embark on an interstellar musical adventure with this cosmic Pops program! Reprising last year’s Eclipse concert, Jeff Tyzik and your RPO soar through the…
FREE Around the Town Concert – East High School
This event is FREE but tickets are required. RPO For All Sponsor Supported by Christine Colucci The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra brings its beloved Around the Town series to East High School Tuesday, April 28. An Evening of Overtures is the perfect introduction for first-time classical music listeners and a delightful treat for seasoned concert-goers alike because…
ROCmusic Side-By-Side with RPO
RPO For All Sponsor Concert sponsored by Concert supported by This spring, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces once again with ROCmusic for a free, one-of-a-kind side-by-side concert that is not to be missed. Together, these musicians take the stage to share an electrifying and beautifully diverse program that spans centuries and continents: from…
RPO @ RIT: Bob Sneider Jazz Trio
This event is free and open to all. The RPO at RIT series concludes this season with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s Jazz Trio led by Bob Sneider on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Sklarsky Glass Box Theatre at the SHED.
The Music of Tina Turner
All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Superstar singers LaKisha Jones, Nova Y. Payton, and Armando Imagines will take you on a journey through Tina Turner’s legendary musical career as your RPO elevates all her iconic songs including “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Disco Inferno,” “Proud Mary,” and more. As sentimental as…
Rhythm & Romance
CONCERT SPONSORED BY Experience a mesmerizing fusion of musical worlds as the legendary Wu Man brings the haunting beauty of the pipa to life in Zhao Jiping’s Pipa Concerto. The pipa is a 2,000-year- old, lute-like instrument and Man, the world’s leading pipa player. Lan Shui leads the RPO in an exhilarating program featuring John…
Mother Goose with Rochester City Ballet
Concert sponsored by (Bruce Marche, Matthew Geherin, Kristen Storey, and Matthew Hettinga) and Series sponsored In Loving Memory of Lenore P. Lesser Classic fairytales come to life with your RPO and Rochester City Ballet performing Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. This whimsical journey combines music, movement, and imagination for an enchanting afternoon perfect for young audiences.
Broadway in Hollywood!
Sponsored by Series sponsored by and Evan Roider leads your RPO on a musical journey from Broadway to Hollywood, with show-stopping hits from favorite stage-to-screen sensations including Wicked, West Side Story, Chicago, The Sound of Music, and Mamma Mia!
Mozart & Haydn
Series sponsored by Join Music Director Andreas Delfs in the intimate setting of Beston Hall on the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz Series!
RPO 25/26 Season Gala
This celebration of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season brings you an evening filled with Voices of Today! This fantastic night includes cocktails, dinner, and a full orchestra performance conducted by RPO Music Director Andreas Delfs. But that’s not all – we’ve got some extra special surprises in store that you won’t want to miss!…
Season Finale: Carmina Burana
The season reaches a thrilling climax as Andreas Delfs leads the RPO, the Rochester Oratorio Society, Bach Children's Chorus of Rochester, and powerhouse soloists in Carl Orff’s electrifying Carmina Burana—a choral spectacle of fate, fortune, and unrelenting rhythm. The program opens with Pacho Flores performing Roberto Sierra’s stunning trumpet concerto Salseando. Don’t miss this astonishing…
RPYO Spring Concert
Series sponsored by Join us for RPYO’s final concert of the season! Tickets are pay-what-you-want with all proceeds going directly to the RPYO mission. Xavier Joseph was introduced to the violin at age three, and what began as small hands tracing notes has grown into fourteen years of shaping sound through imagination. He studies at…
PHILS SPECIAL: RPO @ Fringe Contemporary Works with Theremin
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesAs part of the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival, your RPO brings a thrilling one-night-only program to Eastman Theatre that pushes the boundaries of orchestral sound. Mason Bates’ Mothership kicks off the evening with rhythmic drive and vibrant energy drawn from the collision of electronic and orchestral worlds. Régis Campo’s Dancefloor with Pulsing spotlights the theremin…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Haydn
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz Series that celebrate the orchestra’s artistry through beloved classics and compelling contemporary works.
Opening Night: Dvořák’s New World Symphony
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesYour 26/27 Philharmonics season opens with a bold celebration of American creativity and timeless orchestral power. Music Director Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in a world premiere by Michael Torke (a Voices of Today commission), followed by John Adams’ electrifying Violin Concerto, performed by the fearless and virtuosic Leila Josefowicz. The program culminates in Dvořák’s…
Peer Gynt With John de Lancie
Step into the world of myth, memory, and music as your RPO presents a rare, semi-staged performance of Grieg’s Peer Gynt. Led by acclaimed actor John de Lancie, best known for his portrayal of Q on various seasons of the Star Trek series, this concert brings Ibsen’s epic tale vividly to life through narration, movement,…
Pops Season Opener: ARETHA! The Music of Aretha Franklin
Experience the power, passion, and unmistakable sound of the Queen of Soul as the RPO brings the timeless music of Aretha Franklin to the stage. This electrifying concert celebrates one of the most influential voices in American music, featuring iconic songs that defined generations—including Respect, Chain of Fools, Say a Little Prayer, and (You Make…
Piano Festival: Kern Plays Rachmaninov
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe first weekend of our Piano Festival launches with two nights of Romantic firepower from legendary pianists. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in two unique programs spotlighting towering works by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Olga Kern tackles the volcanic intensity of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, framed by the composer’s haunting Isle of the Dead and…
Piano Festival: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe first weekend of our Piano Festival launches with two nights of Romantic firepower from legendary pianists. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in two unique programs spotlighting towering works by Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Barry Douglas brings heroic sweep to Tchaikovsky's iconic Piano Concerto No. 1, framed by selections from The Seasons and Francesca da Rimini.…
orKIDStra: Spooktacular Sounds
Celebrate Halloween with a frightfully fun introduction to live orchestral music! Spooktacular Sounds features playful, not-too-scary music that will spark imaginations and keep kids engaged from the first note. Costumes are encouraged, and even your RPO musicians join the fun! Whether it’s your child’s very first concert or a favorite family tradition, this festive afternoon…
Piano Festival: Biss Plays Beethoven
Week 2 of our Piano Festival continues with two programs devoted to the commanding brilliance and deep expressive power of Beethoven and Brahms. Under the direction of Music Director Andreas Delfs, Jonathan Biss brings clarity and conviction to Beethoven's majestic "Emperor" Concerto, paired with the composer's vibrant Symphony No. 8. Framed by dramatic overtures, these…
Piano Festival: Hamelin Plays Brahms
Week 2 of our Piano Festival continues with two programs devoted to the commanding brilliance and deep expressive power of Beethoven and Brahms. Under the direction of Music Director Andreas Delfs, Marc-André Hamelin takes center stage in Brahms’ expansive Piano Concerto No. 2, alongside the luminous Haydn Variations. Framed by dramatic overtures, these concerts reveal…
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY Award winning score performed live to the film. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, originally released in 1981 as a collaboration between George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Raiders redefined the possibilities of adventure cinema and launched actor…
Mozart & Bartók
Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in an evening that spans the elegance of Mozart to the energy of Bartók. Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 offers graceful melodies and clear, flowing lines, while Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra highlights the full orchestra with vibrant rhythms, bold contrasts, and moments that let each section shine. Audiences will enjoy the…
All-American John Williams
Your RPO invites you to a blockbuster night with the music of John Williams—no popcorn required. The first half dives into some of the most unforgettable scores ever written for film, including E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, Jaws, and much more! After intermission, the mood turns proudly red, white, and blue as…
The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet
Your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet celebrate 27 years of a holiday tradition: 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…
orKIDStra: Winter Wonderlands
Step into a sparkling season of music with your RPO! Winter Wonderlands takes young listeners on a cozy, magical journey through shimmering winter sounds and festive melodies that warm the heart. This joyful program is engaging, welcoming, and just the right length for curious kids. Whether you’re starting a new family tradition or continuing a…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Mozart
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz Series that celebrate the orchestra’s artistry through beloved classics and compelling contemporary works.
Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops!
For over 30 years, Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops has been more than just a concert—it’s a cherished gathering that brings Rochester families together to celebrate the spirit of the season. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, your RPO fills Kodak Hall with shimmering carols, jubilant sing-alongs, and the unmistakable glow of holiday music…
Wickedly Broadway
Roll out the red carpet—your RPO is heading to Broadway! In Wickedly Broadway, conductor Evan Roider leads the orchestra through a glittering parade of show-stopping hits from the greatest musicals of all time. From the soaring wonder of Over the Rainbow and the heart of West Side Story to the magic of Beauty and the…
Schumann’s “Rhenish” Symphony
This program draws inspiration from the natural world, pairing vivid musical landscapes with Romantic warmth. Music Director Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in Smetana’s beloved The Moldau, a flowing portrait of a river’s journey through the Czech countryside. Tessa Lark joins the orchestra for Michael Torke’s luminous Sky, a contemporary work full of color and…
Classical Mystery Tour: Music of The Beatles
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesYour RPO joins the acclaimed Classical Mystery Tour for a symphonic celebration of The Beatles. Backed by the full power of the orchestra, this world-renowned “Fab Four” brings stunningly authentic performances of timeless hits like “Yesterday,” “A Day in the Life,” “All You Need Is Love,” and “Hey Jude”—recreated with remarkable precision and showmanship. From…
Juliana Plays Piazzolla’s Four Seasons
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesVinay Parameswaran returns to Rochester to lead a program that moves from contemporary color to Romantic lyricism. RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde performs Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, a lively and expressive take on the traditional concerto. Nina Shekhar’s Lumina brings shimmering textures and rhythmic energy, while Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, Winter Daydreams, fills the…
Symphonic Cinema: Korngold, Strauss & Williams
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesCome celebrate the orchestra’s gift for storytelling, from Old World elegance to Hollywood wonder. Andreas Delfs welcomes violinist Stefan Jackiw back to Rochester for Korngold’s radiant Violin Concerto, a work rich with lyricism and cinematic vision. Strauss’s lush Rosenkavalier Suite follows, capturing the charm, wit, and romantic glow of a Viennese opera. The evening concludes…
PHILS SPECIAL: Jeff Beal Scores Metropolis
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United States100 years after its premiere, experience Fritz Lang’s iconic silent film Metropolis (1927) in a way you’ve never seen—or heard—before. Composer Jeff Beal joins the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Eastman Philharmonia to perform his electrifying score live, transforming Kodak Hall into a fully immersive cinematic world. Pulsing rhythms, dramatic textures, and intricate orchestration bring…
Uptown Classics: The Songs of Billy Joel
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesGet ready for an unforgettable night of music, memories, and pure symphonic rock & roll energy as Billy Joel’s greatest hits burst to life like you’ve never heard them before. With the soulful vocalist and dynamic pianist Paul Loren at center stage and GRAMMY winner Jeff Tyzik’s brilliant orchestrations, this concert experience is a full-throttle…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Schubert
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz Series that celebrate the orchestra’s artistry through beloved classics and compelling contemporary works.
Schumann’s Cello Concerto with Annie Jacobs-Perkins
Rochester native and Eastman alumna Annie Jacobs-Perkins performs Schumann’s Cello Concerto, guided by conductor Kensho Watanabe. Kevin Puts’ Virelai, inspired by medieval poet Guillaume de Machaut, opens with bright textures and lively rhythms. Schumann’s concerto is lyrical and intimate, with the cello leading a conversation with the orchestra. The program closes with Sibelius’ Symphony No.…
orKIDStra: Orchestral Adventures in Space
Blast off on a musical journey beyond the stars with your RPO! Orchestral Adventures in Space invites young listeners to explore cosmic sounds, soaring melodies, and out-of-this-world musical discoveries. This engaging program sparks curiosity and imagination while keeping kids delighted from liftoff to landing. Whether your family loves rocket ships, astronauts, or simply great music,…
Requiem & Symphony
Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra and Eastman-Rochester Chorus in Fauré’s Requiem, known for its serene, flowing vocal lines. Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 follows, with warm melodies and clear orchestral textures. Audiences will hear the contrast between the quiet lyricism of Fauré and the broad, expressive sweep of Brahms, experiencing an evening that highlights both the…
Southern Rock: The Symphony Sessions
Crank up the guitars and let the orchestra roar. In Southern Rock: The Symphony Sessions, your RPO brings the grit, groove, and swagger of Southern Rock’s most iconic bands into the symphonic spotlight. Legendary music from The Allman Brothers Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Lynyrd Skynyrd explodes with new power as driving rhythms, soaring strings,…
Stephen Hough Plays Saint-Saëns
Stephen Hough returns to Rochester for a dazzling performance of Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, The Egyptian, a brilliant and exotic showpiece inspired by North African and Middle Eastern influences. Under the baton of Ruth Reinhardt, the RPO also performs Jennah Vainio’s shimmering Sylvia’s Lullaby, Hindemith’s energetic Symphonic Metamorphosis, and Ravel’s ever-building Boléro, one of…
orKIDStra: A Seussical Spring with Rochester City Ballet
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesSpring comes to life in a world of color, whimsy, and imagination! A Seussical Spring, featuring dancers from Rochester City Ballet, brings the beloved stories Green Eggs and Ham and The Sneetches to musical life with playful orchestral sounds and lively movement. Perfect for young listeners, this joyful program invites kids to laugh, wiggle, and…
Tyzik’s Jazz & Mangione
We close the Pops season with a heartfelt Rochester tribute to one of our city’s most beloved musical icons, Chuck Mangione. Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik—who met Mangione at Eastman and went on to perform as lead trumpet in his band—leads a celebration of the lyrical jazz, soaring melodies, and unmistakable sound that made Mangione…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Beethoven
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz Series that celebrate the orchestra’s artistry through beloved classics and compelling contemporary works.
Season Finale: Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue
Pianist Makoto Ozone makes his RPO debut in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, an iconic fusion of jazz and classical style that remains one of the most beloved works in American music. Andreas Delfs leads a sweeping second half with Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2, a lush and expansive Romantic masterpiece filled with soaring melodies and dramatic…
26/27 Season Series
Explore the RPO’s blockbuster concerts including Philharmonics, Pops, Sunday Matinees, orKIDStra, and Specials.
PHILHARMONICS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM
POPS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinees at Naz
Nazareth University, Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center
Sundays at 2 PM
OrKIDStra
Hochstein Performance Hall
Sundays at 2 PM
Holiday Specials
Various performance spaces
Various days and times
RPO @ Fringe, Nutcracker, Gala Holiday Pops, Jeff Beal Scores Metropolis
25/26 Season Series
Explore the RPO’s blockbuster concerts including Philharmonics, Pops, Sunday Matinees featuring Mozart, and Specials.
PHILHARMONICS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Thursdays / Saturdays / Sundays at 7:30 PM
POPS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Fridays / Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinees at Naz
Nazareth University, Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center
Sundays at 2 PM
OrKIDStra
Hochstein Performance Hall
Sundays at 2 PM
Holiday Specials
Various performance spaces
Various days and times
Nutcracker, Gala Holiday Pops
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