RPO Musicians Honor Five Area Music Educators

Posted on April 10, 2006 - News & Notes

Rochester, N.Y.; April 10, 2006 – The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will honor the winners of the 18th annual RPO Musicians’ Awards for Outstanding Music Educators during the intermission of the Thursday, May 4 Philharmonics Series concert. The award winners are: Classroom Music – Kathleen Coughlin of Willink Middle School, Webster... read more

orKIDStra Series Concert Explores “Things with Strings”

Posted on March 13, 2006 - News & Notes

Rochester, N.Y.; Mar. 13, 2006 – Children of all ages will love exploring the magical world of musical instruments with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Principal Conductor for Education and Outreach Michael Butterman (The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair) leads this interactive concert featuring the instruments of the string family... read more

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Appointment

Posted on March 13, 2006 - News & Notes

Rochester, N.Y.; March 7, 2006 – The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Chai-Soong Wang to the position of section cello. He replaces Peter Wukovitz, who retired at the end of the 2004-05 Season. Mr. Wang is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with... read more

RPO Announces 2006-2007 Season

Posted on March 13, 2006 - News & Notes

Philharmonics Series includes performances by Pinchas Zukerman, Elmar Oliveira, Jonathan Biss, Stephen Kovacevich and Stewart Goodyear WPOP Series highlights include concerts with Chuck Mangione, The Mambo Kings, Forbidden Broadway, and evenings of jazz, film music and cartoon classics Two more performances added of Gala Holiday Pops Special Concerts include Opening... read more