BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rpo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T123448Z CREATED:20250923T124601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T123448Z UID:10000334-1780342200-1780347600@rpo.org SUMMARY:RPYO Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:Series sponsored by \nJoin us for RPYO’s final concert of the season! Tickets are pay-what-you-want with all proceeds going directly to the RPYO mission. \nXavier 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 the Eastman Community Music School with Mrs. Janet Milnes and Professor George Taylor of the Eastman School of Music\, whose guidance has strengthened his technical foundation and expanded his freedom of expression. \nHe has appeared as both soloist and chamber musician in ensembles throughout the Rochester area. He has served as concertmaster across multiple ensembles\, most notably the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra––an ensemble he holds especially close––as well as the Monroe All-County Orchestra and his school orchestra. With the RPYO\, he gave a featured performance of John Williams’ Theme from Schindler’s List in 2025. Selected in consecutive years for both the NYSSMA Area and Conference All-State Orchestras\, he has earned recognition for both leadership and musicianship at the state and regional levels. A formative summer as first violinist at the Castleman Quartet Program further reshaped his sense of performance; immersed in demanding chamber repertoire\, he began to see music less as presentation and more as shared joy. Recognized with numerous orchestral awards and merit scholarships\, including the National Student Orchestra Award\, he continues to seek works that demand intensity and vulnerability. \nOutside of music\, Xavier is a senior at McQuaid Jesuit engaged in biomedical research and engineering\, and a varsity swimmer. Across disciplines\, he is motivated by the same belief that guides his musicianship: that meaningful work\, whether musical or otherwise\, is best shared with others. \nRenee Groesbeck is a senior at Williamson High School and currently is the co-principal percussionist of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. She studies percussion at the Eastman Community Music School (ECMS)\, where she is pursuing a Pre-Collegiate Diploma with Honors. Renee has performed with numerous All-County\, Area All-State\, and Conference All-State ensembles. She is an active member of the ECMS Percussion Ensemble and regularly performs with her school’s concert band\, jazz band\, choir\, treble choir\, and chamber singers. In addition to percussion\, she participates in her school’s musicals\, most recently playing Donna in Mamma Mia. \nBeyond music\, Renee serves as president of her school’s Tri-M Music Honor Society\, National Honor Society\, and Mentor Network. She is also a varsity soccer player and enjoys reading\, hiking\, baking\, and traveling. \nRenee plans to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering and to continue her musical pursuits. She would like to thank her family and her many teachers for their continued support. \nJared Chase is an accomplished conductor\, educator\, and trumpeter based in Rochester\, New York. Now in his second season as Music Director of the Penfield Symphony Orchestra\, he will lead the PSO in performances of repertoire including Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5\, Hovhaness’s Mysterious Mountain\, Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story\, Copland’s Appalachian Spring\, Stravinsky’s Firebird as well as other works by Tchaikovsky\, Rossini\, Williams\, Higdon\, Dvorak and others. \nChase is also Music Director at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford\, where he has led performances of major choral-orchestral works by composers such as Fauré\, Rutter\, Vivaldi\, Haydn\, and Handel. From 2017 to 2025\, he served as Music Director of the New York State Ballet. His versatile career spans chorus\, orchestra\, musical theatre\, opera\, ballet\, and wind ensemble\, and he has guest conducted ensembles across the United States and Canada. In higher education\, Chase has taught at the Eastman School of Music\, the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music\, and Nazareth University\, where he is Director of Wind Studies. At Nazareth\, he teaches conducting and chamber music while leading the Nazareth Wind Symphony\, an ensemble invited to perform at major conferences including the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)\, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)\, and New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA)\, and which has also toured internationally.  \nChase earned degrees in music education and trumpet performance from the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, and completed both his Master of Music in trumpet performance and Doctor of Musical Arts in conducting at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). As a trumpeter\, he remains an active freelance performer with the Wilmot Brass Quintet and has appeared with many professional orchestras across the United States. URL:https://rpo.org/event/rpyo-spring-concert/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:RPYO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_RPYO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260528T151454Z CREATED:20260226T145701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T151454Z UID:10000402-1780236000-1780243200@rpo.org SUMMARY:Season Finale: Carmina Burana DESCRIPTION: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 finale\, where voices and orchestra unite in one of the most exhilarating masterpieces of all time! URL:https://rpo.org/event/season-finale-carmina-burana-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T175434Z CREATED:20250306T214258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T175434Z UID:10000266-1779564600-1779570000@rpo.org SUMMARY:Broadway in Hollywood! DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by \nSeries sponsored by and \n\n\nYou’ve seen these iconic films based on musicals before; now hear the music live with your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra! \n\n\nThis vibrant program brings together favorites from South Pacific\, Oklahoma!\, The Sound of Music\, My Fair Lady\, West Side Story\, Les Misérables\, Wicked\, and more. From stirring ballads like “Bring Him Home” and “Think of Me” to showstoppers like “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “Dancing Queen\,” it’s a celebration of Broadway’s most iconic moments\, all brought to life by the full power of a live orchestra. \n\n\nLeading the evening is conductor Evan Roider (who just completed a 4-year Wicked tour)\, joined by Broadway veterans Brittney Johnson (first Black woman to play Glinda in Wicked on Broadway)\, Nathaniel Hackmann (the original Biff in Back to the Future)\, and Amy Owens (Johanna in Sweeney Todd with Utah Opera and Michigan Opera Theatre). Their dynamic performances and deep connection to the stage bring authenticity\, energy\, and heart to every numbermaking this concert feel like a night on Broadway itself. URL:https://rpo.org/event/broadway-in-hollywood-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_TNEW_275x275_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T185501Z CREATED:20250305T213853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T185501Z UID:10000232-1778355000-1778360400@rpo.org SUMMARY:Rhythm & Romance DESCRIPTION:CONCERT SPONSORED BY \nExperience 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 Adams’ The Chairman Dances\, Fauré’s evocative Pelléas et Mélisande\, and the swirling intensity of Ravel’s La Valse. A night of rhythm\, romance\, and riveting orchestral color awaits! URL:https://rpo.org/event/rhythm-romance-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T160404Z CREATED:20250305T223431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T160404Z UID:10000242-1777145400-1777150800@rpo.org SUMMARY:Space! DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The dates on this concert have changed due to a scheduling conflict.\nOriginal dates: Friday and Saturday\, November 21 & 22\, 2025 \nConcert sponsored by \nSeries sponsored by and \nEmbark on an interstellar musical adventure with this cosmic Pops program! Reprising and expanding on 2024’s Eclipse concert\, Jeff Tyzik and your RPO soar through the galaxy with iconic tv and film themes and classical masterpieces. Experience the mystery and majesty of outer space with celestial soundscapes and stunning visuals—prepare for liftoff! URL:https://rpo.org/event/space-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_TNEW_275x275_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T153000 DTSTAMP:20260331T131253Z CREATED:20250305T213750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T131253Z UID:10000230-1776607200-1776612600@rpo.org SUMMARY:Brahms in Bloom DESCRIPTION:Concert sponsored by \n  \nConcert supported by Deborah Ronnen\, Karen Duguid & Wally Johnson\, and Sam & Mimi Tilton\nImmerse 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. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in Samy Moussa’s ethereal and evocative Elysium before closing with Brahms’ rich and lyrical Symphony No. 3—a masterful work of passion and warmth. Don’t miss this evening of radiant new music and timeless inspiration! URL:https://rpo.org/event/brahms-in-bloom-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T210000 DTSTAMP:20260319T193227Z CREATED:20250306T202117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193227Z UID:10000260-1774726200-1774731600@rpo.org SUMMARY:Heroes and Villains: Movie Music Classics DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Official Caterer \nSupported by Andrew J. Burke – Associate Real Estate Broker\, \nSeries sponsored by and \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA musical thrill ride with your RPO – legendary scores from your favorite spy and superhero movies in Heroes & Villains: Movie Music Classics! Relive the suave sophistication of James Bond\, the swinging ‘60s charm of Austin Powers\, the iconic Mission: Impossible theme\, and epic sounds of Batman\, Spider-Man\, and Star Wars in this symphonic adventure! URL:https://rpo.org/event/heroes-and-villains-movie-music-classics-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000 DTSTAMP:20260309T151921Z CREATED:20250305T212406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T151921Z UID:10000227-1774188000-1774193400@rpo.org SUMMARY:Baroque to Brilliance DESCRIPTION:Concert supported by Dr. Victor Poleshuck\, Richard Sterns & Suzanna Rubright\, and Dr. and Mrs. Sidney H. Sobel\nPost-concert champagne toast sponsor  \nPrepare to be dazzled as “one of the most brilliant couples in classical music” (Guardian)\, Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony\, perform Sarasate’s fiery Navarra. Andreas Delfs leads the night starting with Bach’s lively Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and Avner Dorman’s A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance (a Voices of Today commission)\, an evocative new work blending reflection and celebration. The evening concludes with Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”)\, a masterful fusion of drama and beauty. URL:https://rpo.org/event/baroque-to-brilliance-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_13_v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260218T214159Z CREATED:20250305T210832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T214159Z UID:10000221-1772307000-1772312400@rpo.org SUMMARY:Dazzling Dvořák DESCRIPTION:POST CONCERT EXPERIENCE\nMeet & greet with Paul Huang in the Oval Lobby at intermission (~8:20 PM)\nJoin the RPO for a night of intensity! Marcelo Lehninger leads a provocative program\, opening with Carlos Simon’s vibrant Festive Fanfare and Overture. The Chicago Tribune hails Lehninger for keeping “sophistication to the fore”! Acclaimed violinist Paul Huang brings his signature passion to Dvořák’s enchanting Violin Concerto\, brimming with Bohemian spirit. The evening culminates with Shostakovich’s striking Symphony No. 1\, a work that crackles with wit\, drama\, and youthful genius. Don’t miss these dynamic soundscapes and powerful artistry! URL:https://rpo.org/event/dazzling-dvorak-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T180857Z CREATED:20250305T205039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T180857Z UID:10000216-1771097400-1771102800@rpo.org SUMMARY:Saint-Saëns & Mendelssohn DESCRIPTION:Celebrate love and passion this Valentine’s Day with the remarkable artistry of Martina Filjak as she shines on Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2. Lina González-Granados leads the RPO with Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony\, sweeping you away to misty landscapes and heartfelt melodies. Plus\, Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps opens the concert with youthful energy and fresh springtime romance. URL:https://rpo.org/event/saint-saens-mendelssohn-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260203T135745Z CREATED:20250306T201415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T135745Z UID:10000257-1770492600-1770498000@rpo.org SUMMARY:Endless Love: R&B Love Songs and Duets DESCRIPTION:Concert sponsored by \nSeries sponsored by and \nGrab your sweetheart and join RPO’s own Herb Smith for his Pops Series conducting debut! Two of Broadway’s best\, Chester Gregory (The Jackie Wilson Story\, Motown: The Musical) and Shayna Steele (Rent\, Hairspray) perform some of the greatest classic love songs for the ages\, including Could It Be I’m Falling in Love\, What’s Love Got To Do with It\, Let’s Get It On\, and The Best! URL:https://rpo.org/event/endless-love-rb-love-songs-and-duets-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260128T202524Z CREATED:20250305T205429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T202524Z UID:10000218-1769954400-1769959800@rpo.org SUMMARY:DANCE FESTIVAL: Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Rochester City Ballet DESCRIPTION:The Dance Festival continues with a remarkable fusion of music and movement\, led by Andreas Delfs. The evening begins with Brahms’ Tragic Overture before piano virtuoso Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Rochester City Ballet then brings Shakespeare’s greatest love story to life in Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet Suite No 2. Passion\, finesse\, and drama take center stage! \nRochester City Ballet returns for a third and final time this season to our OrKIDStra series for Mother Goose on Sunday\, May 17! URL:https://rpo.org/event/dance-festival-rcb-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Festival,Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T153000 DTSTAMP:20260121T224352Z CREATED:20250306T205328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T224352Z UID:10000210-1769349600-1769355000@rpo.org SUMMARY:DANCE FESTIVAL: American Masters With Garth Fagan Dance DESCRIPTION:LOOKING FOR DANCE FESTIVAL WEEK 2?\nJanuary 31-February 1: Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Rochester City Ballet\n  \nVenue Partner \nConcert supported by David and Claudia Weber\nMusic that truly moves – join your RPO for a 2-week Dance Festival highlighting two prestigious local dance companies. The first week highlights American Masters and features Garth Fagan Dance who performed Rite of Spring with your RPO in our Centennial Season to sold out houses! GFD will perform Philip Glass’ Days and Nights in Rocinha. The program leads off with Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from On The Town and ends with Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Join us for the 2nd week of the Dance Festival with another frequent collaborator\, Rochester City Ballet. URL:https://rpo.org/event/dance-festival-american-masters-with-garth-fagan-dance-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance Festival,Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T210000 DTSTAMP:20251229T205702Z CREATED:20250306T200523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T205702Z UID:10000254-1768678200-1768683600@rpo.org SUMMARY:The Sounds of Laurel Canyon: Rock Legends of the '60s and '70s DESCRIPTION:Journey back to the ’60s and ’70s California rock scene with a tribute to the legendary artists who defined a generation and continue to inspire countless artists today. This unforgettable concert will transport audiences from Kodak Hall to Laurel Canyon\, the creative birthplace of timeless music of groundbreaking artists such as The Mamas & The Papas\, Joni Mitchell\, Carole King\, Linda Ronstadt\, The Eagles\, Fleetwood Mac\, and Crosby\, Stills and Nash. URL:https://rpo.org/event/the-sounds-of-laurel-canyon-rock-legends-of-the-60s-and-70s-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T210000 DTSTAMP:20251229T165917Z CREATED:20250305T211048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T165917Z UID:10000223-1768073400-1768078800@rpo.org SUMMARY:Romance & Revelation DESCRIPTION:Concert supported by Deborah Ronnen\, The Rosenberg Opera Fund\, and Bruce Jacobs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWelcome back GRAMMY winner Yefim Bronfman to the RPO as we usher in the new year! Experience an evening of stirring beauty and heartfelt expression as Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in Romance & Revelation. Yefim Bronfman’s commanding artistry and deep musical insight bring Schumann’s Piano Concerto to life with breathtaking passion and poetry. Soprano Jasmine Habersham lends her luminous voice to a world premiere by Lowell Liebermann (a Voices of Today commission) and later returns in Mahler’s Symphony No. 4\, a work of radiant serenity and timeless wonder. Join us for a spellbinding night that celebrates Bronfman’s virtuosity and the power of symphonic storytelling. URL:https://rpo.org/event/romance-revelation-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_TNEW_275x275_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000 DTSTAMP:20251217T141211Z CREATED:20250306T195127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T141211Z UID:10000250-1766325600-1766332800@rpo.org SUMMARY:Gala Holiday Pops DESCRIPTION:NOTE: There will not be a pre-concert chat prior to the concert.\nConcert sponsored by and \nHoliday Sponsor: \nSeries sponsored by and \n  \nCome in from the cold and celebrate the sounds of the season with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik\, your RPO\, and the Festival High School Chorale! For more than three decades\, Gala Holiday Pops has been one of Rochester’s favorite holiday traditions and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the season. URL:https://rpo.org/event/2526-gala-holiday-pops-4/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops,Specials & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T160000 DTSTAMP:20251124T215815Z CREATED:20250311T204854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T215815Z UID:10000286-1764511200-1764518400@rpo.org SUMMARY:THE NUTCRACKER with Rochester City Ballet DESCRIPTION:Your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet celebrate 26 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 to touch the heart! URL:https://rpo.org/event/2526-the-nutcracker-with-rochester-city-ballet-6/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Specials & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_SPECIALS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T210000 DTSTAMP:20251117T220636Z CREATED:20250306T212017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T220636Z UID:10000264-1763839800-1763845200@rpo.org SUMMARY:Fiesta Sinfonica: A Symphonic Celebration DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The dates on this concert have changed due to a scheduling conflict.\nOriginal dates: Friday and Saturday\, April 24 & 25\, 2026 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGet ready for rhythm as the Mambo Kings and soprano Camille Zamora take you on a pulsating musical journey through Spain and the Americas. Celebrate the rich diversity of Latin music; from soaring Spanish melodies and the thrilling Afro-Cuban rhythms of the Caribbean\, to sunlit Mexican boleros and Spanish Harlem jazz\, Camille and the Mambo Kings will guide you on an unforgettable Pan-Latin tour. URL:https://rpo.org/event/fiesta-sinfonica-a-symphonic-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_TNEW_275x275_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T153000 DTSTAMP:20251113T143337Z CREATED:20250305T220315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T143337Z UID:10000195-1763301600-1763307000@rpo.org SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty DESCRIPTION:Journey through a night of vivid storytelling. Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari opens with mystical energy\, inspired by the sacred blue deer of the Huichol people. The Chicago Tribune deems Karen Gomyo “a first-rate artist of vitality\, brilliance\, and intensity”\, tackling Mendelssohn’s soaring Violin Concerto. De Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2 brims with fiery Spanish rhythms\, while Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Suite enchants with its fairy-tale splendor. \nMEET & GREET: Karen Gomyo will meet and greet with patrons and sign BRAVO programs in the oval lobby during intermission. URL:https://rpo.org/event/tchaikovskys-sleeping-beauty-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20251103T160416Z CREATED:20250722T153536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T160416Z UID:10000318-1762630200-1762637400@rpo.org SUMMARY:A Soul Symphony: Where Gospel Meets Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Experience the power and spirit of between the Eastman School of Music\, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra\, and a dynamic community gospel choir. This inspiring concert celebrates the richness of African American musical traditions through the works of legendary Sunday and contemporary composers. From William Grant Still’s majestic to the soul-stirring gospel of Richard Smallwood and Kirk Franklin\, Symphony and the moving spirituals of Omar Thomas and John Carter\, each piece honors a legacy of resilience\, faith\, and artistry. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of symphonic soul and gospel brilliance. \nTickets are $5; all proceeds go to ROCmusic. URL:https://rpo.org/event/a-soul-symphony-where-gospel-meets-orchestra/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Specials & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_SPECIALS_Soul-Symphony-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T200701Z CREATED:20250305T174333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T200701Z UID:10000199-1762025400-1762030800@rpo.org SUMMARY:BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL: WEEK 2 (Program B Jon Nakamatsu) DESCRIPTION:The All-Beethoven Festival continues with two extraordinary programs conducted by Maestro Delfs. On November 1\, pianist Jon Nakamatsu sparkles in the composer’s bold Piano Concerto No. 1\, paired with the gripping Coriolan Overture and the rhythmic energy of the Seventh Symphony. \nCheck out the other 3 concerts in the All Beethoven Festival:\nThursday\, October 23 – Egmont Overture\, Piano Concerto No. 2 (with Jonathan Biss)\, Eroica Symphony\nSaturday\, October 25 – Leonore Overture\, Triple Concerto (with RPO principals)\, Symphony No. 5\nThursday\, October 30 – Fidelio Overture\, Violin Concerto (with Benjamin Beilman)\, Pastoral Symphony URL:https://rpo.org/event/beethoven-festival2-b/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_6-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000 DTSTAMP:20251022T125836Z CREATED:20250305T173735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125836Z UID:10000196-1761852600-1761858000@rpo.org SUMMARY:BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL: WEEK 2 (Program A Benjamin Beilman) DESCRIPTION:Concert supported by Karen Duguid and Wally Johnson\nThe All-Beethoven Festival continues with extraordinary programs conducted by Maestro Delfs. On October 30\, violinist Benjamin Beilman brings lyricism and virtuosity to Beethoven’s Violin Concerto\, alongside the dramatic Fidelio Overture and the serene beauty of the “Pastoral” Symphony. \nCheck out the other 3 concerts in the All Beethoven Festival:\nThursday\, October 23 – Egmont Overture\, Piano Concerto No. 2 (with Jonathan Biss)\, Eroica Symphony\nSaturday\, October 25 – Leonore Overture\, Triple Concerto (with RPO principals)\, Symphony No. 5\nSaturday\, November 1 – Coriolan Overture\, Piano Concerto No. 1 (with Jon Nakamatsu)\, Symphony No. 7 URL:https://rpo.org/event/beethoven-festival2-a/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T210000 DTSTAMP:20251022T125724Z CREATED:20250305T172621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125724Z UID:10000194-1761420600-1761426000@rpo.org SUMMARY:BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL: WEEK 1 (Program B with RPO soloists) DESCRIPTION:Concert supported by Jon and Kathy Schumacher\nExperience the genius of Beethoven in the first weekend of the RPO’s All-Beethoven Festival\, led by Andreas Delfs. On October 25\, RPO soloists Juliana Athayde\, Ahrim Kim\, and Chiao-Wen Cheng shine in the Triple Concerto\, paired with the dramatic Leonore Overture No. 3 and the iconic Symphony No. 5. A must-see celebration of Beethoven’s brilliance! \nCheck out the other 3 concerts in the All Beethoven Festival:\nThursday\, October 23 – Egmont Overture\, Piano Concerto No. 2 (with Jonathan Biss)\, Eroica Symphony\nThursday\, October 30 – Fidelio Overture\, Violin Concerto (with Benjamin Beilman)\, Pastoral Symphony\nSaturday\, November 1 – Coriolan Overture\, Piano Concerto No. 1 (with Jon Nakamatsu)\, Symphony No. 7 URL:https://rpo.org/event/beethoven-festival1-b/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000 DTSTAMP:20251023T181929Z CREATED:20250305T170524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T181929Z UID:10000189-1761247800-1761253200@rpo.org SUMMARY:BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL: WEEK 1 (Program A with Jonathan Biss) DESCRIPTION:Experience the genius of Beethoven in the first weekend of the RPO’s All-Beethoven Festival\, led by Andreas Delfs. On October 23\, pianist Jonathan Biss brings grandeur to Piano Concerto No. 2\, alongside the heroic Egmont Overture and groundbreaking “Eroica” Symphony. \nCheck out the other 3 concerts in the All Beethoven Festival:\nSaturday\, October 25 – Leonore Overture\, Triple Concerto (with RPO prinicpals)\, Symphony No. 5\nThursday\, October 30 – Fidelio Overture\, Violin Concerto (with Benjamin Beilman)\, Pastoral Symphony\nSaturday\, November 1 – Coriolan Overture\, Piano Concerto No. 1 (with Jon Nakamatsu)\, Symphony No. 7 URL:https://rpo.org/event/beethoven-festival1-a/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T163000 DTSTAMP:20251002T150639Z CREATED:20250922T160117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T150639Z UID:10000331-1760882400-1760891400@rpo.org SUMMARY:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2— In Concert DESCRIPTION:In the epic finale\, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding World™ escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord VoldemortTM. It all ends here. \nAll characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR URL:https://rpo.org/event/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-in-concert/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_TNEW_275x275_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T210000 DTSTAMP:20251008T160819Z CREATED:20250305T170837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T160819Z UID:10000191-1760211000-1760216400@rpo.org SUMMARY:Fire & Fantasy DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a night of fire and fantasy as Paolo Bortolameolli leads the RPO. Wagner’s Overture to The Flying Dutchman evokes the raging sea\, ghostly fate\, and redemptive love that define the haunting legend. “A special talent that comes along once in a lifetime” (Toronto Star)\, violinist Blake Pouliot dazzles in Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3\, a triumph of soaring melodies. Then\, Prokofiev’s thrilling Symphony No. 3 takes center stage\, weaving a gripping tale of mystery\, intensity\, and symphonic fire. URL:https://rpo.org/event/firefantasy-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20250924T170921Z CREATED:20250305T223058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T170921Z UID:10000240-1759606200-1759611600@rpo.org SUMMARY:25/26 Pops Season Opener: Summer Breeze: Yacht Rock Classics DESCRIPTION:Concert sponsored by \nSeries sponsored by and \nSet sail with your RPO on a musical journey where the smooth sounds of the ’70s and ’80s come to life in a unique orchestral experience. At the helm: “The Captain of Cool\,” RPO Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik for a night of breezy\, feel-good hits from the golden era of soft rock. Featuring classics from yacht rock legends Steely Dan\, Seals & Crofts\, The Doobie Brothers\, and more\, this concert will have you groovin’ to a place where the vibes are always sunny and the melodies cool. URL:https://rpo.org/event/summer-breeze-yacht-rock-classics-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_POPS_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000 DTSTAMP:20250926T171139Z CREATED:20250305T163822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T171139Z UID:10000186-1759068000-1759077000@rpo.org SUMMARY:25/26 Season Opener! Breathtaking Barber DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by The Fred M. and Lurita D. Wechsler Endowment Fund\nPhilharmonics Media Sponsor: \nThe lights dim. Music Director Andreas Delfs takes the podium. A low pulse rises—Mason Bates’ Mothership ignites\, pulling you into orbit where the orchestra becomes a cosmic vessel\, and every note is a signal from the stars. Then Anne Akiko Meyers’ violin breathes life into Barber’s Violin Concerto\, its tender melodies unfolding like whispered confessions before erupting into a finale of white-hot virtuosity. And at last\, the horizon opens. Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 sweeps you into a sunlit world of dancing rhythms and pastoral warmth\, carrying you toward a jubilant\, heart-lifting finale. This isn’t just a concert. It’s a voyage across galaxies\, hearts\, and homelands to start your RPO’s 102nd season. \nVIDEO: Anne Akiko Meyers – NPR Tiny Desk Concert \nDENVER POST: Anne Akiko Meyers is the coolest thing to happen to the violin since Stradivari. URL:https://rpo.org/event/breathtaking-barber-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RPO_WEBSITE_933x933_2526_Feature-Image_PHILS_1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000 DTSTAMP:20250508T153944Z CREATED:20240311T151343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T153944Z UID:10000109-1748786400-1748793600@rpo.org SUMMARY:24/25 Season Finale: The Firebird! DESCRIPTION:An enchanted tale that has delighted generations. The first masterpiece of a musical genius. Music Director Andreas Delfs brings the season to a roaring close with Stravinsky’s showpiece\, The Firebird. Simon Trpčeski performs Rachmaninov’s rapturous First Piano Concerto. The Times of London was astonished: “Trpčeski looks set to dominate the piano world for a long time to come.” Right from the start\, the rhythms of John Mackey’s Redline Tango seduce. \nUpcoming Concerts You May Enjoy: \n\n\n\n25/26 Philharmonics concert list (scroll to see all concerts)\nBeethoven Festival Week 1 Program A with Jonathan Biss (October 23)\nBeethoven Festival Week 1 Program B with RPO soloists (October 25)\nBeethoven Festival Week 2 Program B with Jon Nakamatsu (November 1)\nRomance & Revelation (January 8 & 10\, 2026)\nDance Festival Week 2 with Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Rochester City Ballet (January 31 & February 1\, 2026)\nSaint-Saëns & Mendelssohn (February 12 & 14\, 2026)\n\n\n\n  URL:https://rpo.org/event/season-finale-the-firebird-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Philharmonics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RPO_2425_Homepage-Calendar_933x933_PHILS_14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T220000 DTSTAMP:20250508T152859Z CREATED:20240311T151241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T152859Z UID:10000127-1748116800-1748124000@rpo.org SUMMARY:24/25 Pops Season Finale: Come Swing With Me! DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time to the heyday of the 1950s Las Vegas Strip\, where the biggest names in show business held sway and a well-poured martini was never far away. From Sinatra and the Rat Pack\, to Louis Prima and Bobby Darin\, the young\, soulful crooner Paul Loren takes you on a swinging journey through crowded cocktail lounges and casinos\, highlighting some of the most iconic voices of all time along the way! URL:https://rpo.org/event/come-swing-with-me-2/ LOCATION:Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre\, 60 Gibbs Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RPO_2425_Homepage-Calendar_933x933_POPS_9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR