Rochester Philharmonic Brings The Magical Music of Disney, Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess,’ and Jeff’s Birthday Benefit Bash to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
July 16, 23, and 30; RPO encourages summer casual attire.
ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), for the first time in recent history, will perform three Summer Season concerts in the newly renovated, and air-conditioned, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The three Saturday evening performances bring The Magical Music of Disney, Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in Concert and Jeff’s Benefit Birthday Bash to the stage, and the RPO is encouraging summer casual attire. The RPO’s Summer Season is presented by The Elaine P. And Richard U. Wilson Foundation.
Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in Concert comes to Kodak Hall on Saturday, July 16 at 8:00 p.m. The program opens with music from Gershwin and Ellington, and then following intermission, the RPO performs highlights from Porgy and Bess with acclaimed singers Kevin Deas and Janice Chandler-Eteme.
A week later, The Magical Music of Disney takes the stage on Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. Children and their families travel on a musical journey, narrated by 92.5 WBEE’s Terry Clifford, to music from Disney’s animated films and Broadway shows including Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, and Tarzan. While the music is playing, screens and monitors will display images of your favorite Disney characters and scenes. Children’s tickets for this concert start at just $10, and all kids are encouraged to dress up like their favorite Disney character!
The RPO will perform a special Birthday Benefit Bash to celebrate Jeff Tyzik’s 60th birthday—with all the ticket proceeds benefiting the RPO Musicians’ Pension Fund. This special concert, with Tyzik conducting, takes place Saturday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The program will treat audiences to a wide range of favorite works—including a few of Tyzik’s own—and will feature RPO musicians in solo roles. There also will be a few additional surprises as Tyzik has invited colleagues and friends from over the years to join the Orchestra on stage. Tyzik, in honor of his colleagues, has donated the fee he would have received to conduct this concert back to the Musicians’ Pension Fund.
Tickets to Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ in Concert ($20 – $70), The Magical Music of Disney ($10 – $70), and Jeff’s Birthday Benefit Bash Suggested minimum ticket prices for this concert are $25-zones 3 & 4, $45-zones 1 & 2, and $65 box seats can be purchased by calling the Eastman Theatre Box Office at 454-2100 or online at www.rpo.org. To learn more about the entire RPO Summer Season, visit www.rpo.org/summer.
Editors Please Note:
Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ in Concert
Sponsored by Eastman Kodak Company
Saturday, July 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Jeff Tyzik, conductor
Kevin Deas, bass
Janice Chandler-Eteme, soprano
GERSHWIN Cuban Overture
ELLINGTON Black, Brown and Beige
GERSHWIN Highlights from Porgy and Bess
The Magical Music of Disney
Sponsored by Hamilton AV
Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Daniel Meyer, guest conductor
Terry Clifford, narrator
92.5 WBEE
The program includes music from:
Beauty and the Beast
Mary Poppins
The Lion King
Tarzan
The Little Mermaid
Jeff’s Birthday Benefit Bash
Sponsored by Burke Group
Saturday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Jeff Tyzik, conductor
Tonio DiPaolo, tenor
Mambo Kings
Richard Delaney, Musical Director
Wilfredo (Freddie) Colón, percussion
John Viavattine, saxophone
David Antonetti, percussion
Hector Diaz, bass
David Mancini, drums
John Nyerges, piano
Featured RPO Soloists:
Ray Ricker, saxophone;
Jim Tiller, vibraphone
Michael Griffin, bass
W. Peter Kurau, horn
The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair
Mark Kellogg, trombone
The Austin E. Hildebrandt Chair
David Brickman, violin
The program includes:
WILLIAMS Escapades
MOZART Horn Concerto No. 3
TYZIK “Ragtime Redux” from New York Cityscape
NANCE Rhumba
TYZIK Italian Popular Song Medley
BRUBECK Blue Mambo a la Turk
arr. TYZIK Oye Como Va
TYZIK Bravo! Colorado
