KIMBO IL CAFFÉ DI NAPOLI IS THE OFFICIAL COFFEE OF THE RPO
The Rochester Philharmonic (RPO) proudly announces Kimbo il Caffé di Napoli as the orchestra’s official coffee and Sponsor of our Sunday Matinees at Naz Series.
“From the first note, the Rochester Philharmonic and our new friends from Kimbo have been kindred spirits,” said RPO President and CEO Curtis S. Long, who continued – “no surprise, given their coffee and our music are both steeped in tradition.”
Long added, “Building on the momentum of our Centennial Season, the RPO continues to create new partnerships, inspire economic growth, and connect the Greater Rochester community. This new relationship with Kimbo ticks all of those boxes.”
The RPO’s popular Sunday Matinee Series gives RPO concertgoers an unusually intimate experience, as it moves the orchestra out of its 2,400-seat home in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and into the 550-seat Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center on the campus of Nazareth University.
A special-guest star at first so-called “Sunday Mats” concert last month was Kimbo il Caffé di Napoli itself, with attendees offered samples of Kimbo coffee and espresso, as well as a nitro-infused cold brew. Kimbo USA Vice President of Sales Richard McCarson was on hand to engage concertgoers with a little coffee talk, including sharing Kimbo’s storied history.
The company was founded in 1963 in Naples, Italy, and the Kimbo trademark created to evoke the exotic lands where coffee beans are grown. By 2022, Kimbo was the No. 2 packaged coffee produced in Italy. And last year Kimbo marked its 60th anniversary, celebrating its presence in more than 100 countries.
Kimbo has already made a deep impact in major stateside markets, but the Rochester-based McCarson said he saw a unique opportunity to introduce the brand in his mid-sized hometown.
“Italy has a rich history in both music and coffee,” he explained. “Home to some of history’s greatest composers, Italy is also often referred to as the ‘birthplace of espresso.’ The RPO and Kimbo make for a perfect pairing,”
Rochesterians may purchase Kimbo products for home brewing at Amazon.com and KimboCoffee.com, and, as per McCarson, it won’t be long before we’re enjoying Kimbo coffee, espresso, and cold brew in local cafés.
For now, expect Kimbo to be a presence throughout the RPO’s 24/25 season, marking the beginning of a beautiful, and delicious, friendship.
ABOUT THE RPO: The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music since its origins in 1922. The RPO presents approximately 150 concerts and broadcasts a year, serving up to 170,000 through ticketed events, education and community engagement activities, and concerts in schools and community centers throughout the region. Andreas Delfs was named music director in 2021, following notable RPO music directors Erich Leinsdorf, David Zinman, Mark Elder, and Conductor Laureate Christopher Seaman.
Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, now starting his 31st season, has earned a national reputation for excellence in pops programming during his tenure with the RPO. The RPO reaches more than 30,000 through its specific education programs.
ABOUT KIMBO IL CAFFE DI NAPOLI: Kimbo’s mission is to spread Italian coffee around the world and make a quality product available on the national and foreign market, inspired by the Neapolitan tradition, authentically made in Italy, made with the most advanced technologies, respecting people and the environment. Working with commitment and passion to preserve and enhance the specificity of Italian espresso, interpreting the evolution of customs and taste to offer a product that is always current.
Kimbo aims to be the go-to brand for coffee lovers in Italy and around the world, embodying the culture and traditions of Neapolitan espresso. Our goal is to create coffee experiences that are unique and rich in nuances, catering to those who appreciate the subtleties and details in every cup. We are dedicated to crafting coffee for discerning individuals who respect and savor each coffee moment throughout the day.
