Get Out and Enjoy the Sun With Your RPO!
From symphonic classics to the sounds of New Orleans jazz, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with your RPO outdoors this summer!
The RPO’s top priority is the health and safety of patrons, staff, musicians and guest artists. With expert guidance from Trillium Health, local, state and national public health officials, we have developed protocols that will be kept up-to-date throughout the summer. For full information on these policies, please click here.
RPO Outdoors Summer Series is made possible with the generous support of:
Official Media Sponsor
Opera and Pops at Inlet
July 30, 2021 Arrowhead Park
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
A highlight of the Inlet social calendar! Matthew Kraemer and your RPO make the journey to Inlet, New York, for a day of delightful music in the scenic lakeside town.
Tickets are available exclusively through the Inlet Information & Tourism Office.
Serenades and Dances at Brockport
August 5, 2021 7:30 PM
SERC: SUNY Brockport
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Put Handel, Strauss and Mozart on your dance card! Matthew Kraemer conducts “Summer Serenades and Dances.” Enjoy a FREE night with your RPO at the Special Events Recreation Center (SERC) at SUNY Brockport.
RPO Outdoors at Brockport is made possible with the additional support from:
Summer Classics
August 6, 2021 7:00 PM
Dawn Lipson Canalside Stage at the JCC
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Bring your friends and family and enjoy your RPO at one of Rochester’s newest outdoor venues! Matthew Kraemer conducts this concert of classical favorites at the Dawn Lipson Canalside Side at the JCC.
Summer Classics is made possible with the additional support from:
Summer in the Square at I-Square
August 7, 2021 7:30 PM
The Market at I-Square
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Fun, families and FREE! Join conductor Matthew Kraemer and your RPO for an evening of summer flavored classics at I-Square in Irondequoit!
RPO Outdoors at I-Square is made possible with additional support from:
Irondequoit Office
RPO Outdoors: Live @ The 5
August 12-14 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Parcel 5
Take your food and drinks to go and enjoy FREE live music at Downtown Rochester’s newest outdoor venue!
Thursday, August 12 at 5:30 PM – Brass Quintet
Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 PM – Jazz Trio
Friday, August 13 at 5:30 PM – Wind Quintet
Friday, August 13 at 7:30 PM – String Quartet
Saturday, August 14 at 5:30 PM – Marimba Band
Saturday, August 14 at 7:30 PM – Double Bass Ensemble
Live at the Five is made possible with additional support from:
RPO Outdoors: Kids Concert
August 14, 2021 10:00AM
Dawn Lipson Canalside Stage at the JCC
Bring the little ones to our fantastic and kid-friendly concerts at the Dawn Lipson Canalside Stage at the JCC of Rochester.
RPO Outdoors: Kids Concerts is made possible with additional support from:
Brighton Office
Mozart & More! in Perinton
August 19 & 20, 2021 7:30 PM
Perinton Center Stage Amphitheater
Lina Gonzalez-Granados, conductor
A summer night of classical and contemporaries! From Mozart to one of today’s brightest composers, Valerie Coleman, conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados brings the music to life!
Mozart at the Mountain at Bristol Mountain
August 21, 2021 7:30 PM
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
Lina Gonzalez-Granados, conductor
Bring your friends and family and enjoy your RPO in the heart of the Finger Lakes! Lina Gonzalez-Granados brings music to life, from Mozart to one of today’s brightest composers, Valerie Coleman. Performed at the scenic Bristol Mountain Ski Resort. General Admission or limited VIP Patio Seating & Dinner tickets available. VIP Experience includes a three course buffet dinner experience with premier seating for the evening to enjoy the music on the mountain from the gorgeous Rocket Patio.
A Grande Summer Finale
August 26 & 27, 2021 7:30 PM
Perinton Center Stage Amphitheater
Neil Varon, conductor
Juliana Athayde, soloist
Conductor Neil Varon, Professor of Conducting at the Eastman School of Music, leads your RPO through pieces from Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Eastman School alumni George Walker. Join us for a late summer’s night of music!
RPO at the Ballpark
September 4, 2021 Post-Game
Frontier Field
After the Rochester Red Wings game, enjoy this FREE concert conducted by Music Director Andreas Delfs!
Perinton Center Stage Amphitheater Seating Chart
