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Welcome to the rochester philharmonic orchestra's 92nd season! Join us for a season that is sure to stimulate the senses and leave you feeling uplifted after every performance. From world-renowned soloists like midori and Jeremy Denk on the philharmonics series to michael Feinstein and The peking acrobats on the pops series, this season will delight and amaze.

It’s so good, you have to hear it live!

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Jeff Tyzik, principal pops conductorMichael BuTTerMan, principal conductor for education and outreach The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

chriSTopher SeaMan, conductor laureate The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society

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A season of world-class musicians—You have to hear them live!

Midori

Vadym KholodenkoVan Cliburn Gold Medalist

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Jon NakamatsuVan Cliburn Gold Medalist

Jeremy DenkMusical America 2014 Instrumentalist of the Year

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SEASON OPENERWith Midori and Ward StareWard Stare, guest conductorMidori, violin

BERLIOZ Beatrice and Benedict overture BRAHMS Violin concerto TCHAIKOVSKY symphony no. 4

From its fiery opening fanfare to its blistering finale, Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is a remarkable musical journey of despair, hope, and fate. Rochester native Ward Stare returns to the podium, and mega-star Midori joins the RPO for Brahms’s famous concerto to make it a blockbuster start to the Philharmonics season.9/18 concert begins at 8 PM due to Opening Night Celebration

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An American in ParisJeffrey Kahane, guest conductor and piano

RAVEL piano concerto in G major GERSHWIN An American in Paris LIGETI Concert Românesc KODÁLY Háry János Suite

Gershwin’s iconic musical postcard mixes simmering, saucy melodies with sounds of the city to evoke the bustling energy and flair of 1920s Paris. The multi-faceted Jeffrey Kahane leads the RPO and takes center stage for Ravel’s jazz-inspired concerto.

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Denk Plays BeethovenPlus Symphonie FantastiqueJun Märkl, guest conductor Jeremy Denk, piano

SAINT-SAËNS Danse macabre BEETHOVEN piano concerto no. 1 BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique

Symphonie fantastique’s tale of love, obsession, and self-destruction has captivated audiences since its premiere. Jun Märkl returns to interpret Berlioz’ tour-de-force. Plus, international sensation Jeremy Denk, Musical America 2014 Instrumentalist of the Year, brings his limitless talents to Beethoven’s first concerto.

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Mozart & ProkofievCase Scaglione, guest conductor Matthew McDonald, bassoon (The Ron and Donna Fielding Chair)

HOVHANESS symphony no. 2, “mysterious mountain” MOZART Bassoon concertoPROKOFIEV symphony no. 5

“I conceived of it as a symphony on the greatness of the human soul,” said Prokofiev of his Fifth Symphony. The symphony’s wry humor and clattering finale made it an instant hit and an enduring audience favorite. This concert also spotlights Principal Bassoonist McDonald’s first solo performance with the RPO.

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Brahms & RachmaninoffChristoph König, guest conductorDouglas Humpherys, piano

BRAHMS symphony no. 3 RACHMANINOFF piano concerto no. 1 (1919) KODÁLY Dances of Galánta

Full of soulful, heart wrenching themes, Brahms’s Third Symphony showcases its creator’s signature gift for melody. And, Eastman School of Music Professor Humpherys joins the RPO for music by an 18-year-old Rachmaninoff, brimming with youthful exuberance and stunning technical fireworks.

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Van Cliburn Gold& Mozart’s “Jupiter”José Luis Gomez, guest conductor Vadym Kholodenko, piano

R. STRAUSS Death and Transfiguration PROKOFIEV piano concerto no. 2MOZART symphony no. 41, “Jupiter”

Fresh off a gold-medal win at the 2013 Van Cliburn Competition that had the crowd “cheering him like a rock star,” (Cincinnati Enquirer) Kholodenko’s mind-blowing talents are on full display in Prokofiev’s scintillating concerto. Plus, Mozart’s final symphony, an innovative work that showcases his creative genius.

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Vadym Kholodenko’s appearance is made possible by The alfred Davis and Brunhilde Knapp artists performance Fund

The performance of mozart’s symphony no. 41 is made possible by The mozart performance Fund: sarah D. atkinson, m.D. and steven hess

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Beethoven’s FifthMarcelo Lehninger, guest conductorStephen Hough, piano

BEETHOVEN Coriolan overture BEETHOVEN piano concerto no. 3BEETHOVEN symphony no. 5

Beethoven’s groundbreaking Fifth Symphony has astounded generations of audiences, transforming its simple opening into a colossal epic of triumph and despair. This all-Beethoven program spotlights acclaimed British pianist Stephen Hough, hailed by The New York Times as “extraordinary,” in Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto.

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Copland & DvořákDaniel Hege, guest conductorAugustin Hadelich, violin

SMETANA Three Dances from The Bartered BrideDVOŘÁK Violin concerto DIAMOND symphony no. 4 COPLAND Billy the Kid suite

With brash, clashing harmonies and broad chords as wide-open as the American prairie, Copland’s colorful suite evokes the swagger, rugged beauty, and ruthless ferocity of the wild west. And, the always-brilliant Augustin Hadelich brings his phenomenal interpretive artistry and “drop dead technique” (Cincinnati Enquirer) to Dvořák’s concerto.

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A Night of DanceDaniel Meyer, guest conductorRochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic directorFuturPointe Dance, N’Jelle Gage and Guy Thorne, co-founders

Program to include:TCHAIKOVSKY serenade for strings

Be engrossed by the beauty of George Balanchine’s choreography of Tchaikovsky’s lush Serenade, brought to life by Rochester City Ballet. FuturPointe, Rochester’s contemporary urban dance company, brings some of the most expressive and technically excellent dancers to the Kodak Hall stage.

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Seaman & Nakamatsu ReturnChristopher Seaman, conductor laureate (The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and the Conductor Laureate Society)Jon Nakamatsu, piano

ELGAR In The South (Alassio) SAINT-SAËNS piano concerto no. 2STRAVINSKY Petrushka (1947)

Join us in welcoming back two Rochester favorites! No one does British music like Christopher Seaman, and his 2015 Rochester return kicks off with music by his countryman, along with Stravinsky’s wonderfully colorful rendering of a puppet brought to life. The incomparable Jon Nakamatsu re-unites with Seaman for Saint-Saëns’ beloved concerto.

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Dvořák’s “New World” SymphonyYoav Talmi, guest conductorJuliana Athayde, violin (The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair)

SIBELIUS Lemminkäinen’s Return SIBELIUS Violin concerto DVOŘÁK symphony no. 9, “From the new World”

Dvořák’s immortal “New World” Symphony is a stirring love letter to America that captures the unsinkable spirit, individual flavor, and limitless potential of a budding nation. RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde sparkles on Sibelius’s ethereal, icily Romantic concerto.

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Carmina BuranaGregory Vajda, guest conductorRochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, directorVocal soloists to be announced

ROBERTO SIERRA Fandangos GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia ORFF Carmina Burana

Fortune and Fate: these are the looming and inescapable forces that govern the world of Carmina Burana, instantly turning light to dark and happiness to despair. Featuring the infamous “O Fortuna,” Orff’s remarkable masterpiece is hauntingly intense, bawdy and earthy, fiery and visceral, joining the RPO with chorus and soloists for an epic season finale.

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SEPT 18, 20Season Opener with Midori and Ward Stare

OCT 9, 11An American in Paris

NOV 6, 8Brahms & Rachmaninoff FEB 5, 7Beethoven’s Fifth

MAR 12, 14A Night of Dance MAY 21, 23Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony

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OCT 23, 25Mozart & Prokofiev

NOV 13, 15Van Cliburn Gold & Mozart’s “Jupiter” MAR 5, 7Copland & Dvořák

APR 30, MAY 2Seaman & Nakamatsu Return JUN 4, 6Carmina Burana

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Jeff Tyzik, Principal Pops Conductor

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Michael Feinstein

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Broadway’s Golden Age and BeyondJeff Tyzik, conductorLisa Vroman and Doug LaBrecque, vocalists

Broadway veterans Lisa Vroman and Doug LaBrecque join Jeff Tyzik and the RPO to open the season with the ingenious melodies of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin. Plus, modern standards from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Marvin Hamlisch will have you humming in your seat.

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Phantom of the Opera Silent FilmDonald Hunsberger, guest conductor

Murder and madness abound in this eerie, silent-era classic which tells the tale of a tortured, love-obsessed artist. Starring the legendary Lon Chaney and featuring live accompaniment by the RPO, it’s a spine-chilling Halloween treat!

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Gala Holiday PopsMichael Butterman, conductor(The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair)Festival High School Chorale, Amy Story and Harold McAulliffe, co-directors It’s Rochester’s most popular holiday musical tradition – Gala Holiday Pops! Celebrate the joy of the season as the RPO and beloved Festival High School Chorale perform your favorite carols.

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Tango CalienteJeff Tyzik, conductorEva Lucero and Patricio Touceda, tango dancers Juliana Athayde, violin (The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair)Malena Dayen, vocalistHector Del Curto, bandoneon

Seductive dance meets sizzling music for an evening that’s “muy caliente.” Plus, Concertmaster Juliana Athayde enlivens the night with Piazzolla’s tango-inspired Four Seasons.

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Denzal Sinclaire Sings the Nat King Cole SongbookJeff Tyzik, conductorDenzal Sinclaire, vocalist With his velvety voice and silky-smooth style, Nat King Cole was a true legend of American music. Canadian jazz singer Denzal Sinclaire’s caressing baritone voice will have you swooning to this classic songbook.

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The Peking AcrobatsJeff Tyzik, conductor Continually “pushing the envelope of human possibility” (The New York Post), the astounding contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts of The Peking Acrobats join the RPO for a jaw-dropping visual spectacular that will dazzle and amaze.

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Michael FeinsteinTBD, guest conductorMichael Feinstein, vocals and piano Two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy® award nominee Michael Feinstein celebrates the musical legacy of George and Ira Gershwin to end the Pops season on a high note.

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Tyzik’s Images Jeff Tyzik, conductorRochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director Jeff Tyzik’s 2012 Images: Musical Impressions of an Art Museum, commissioned by Robert and Joanne Gianniny, is brought to life with world-premiere choreography by Rochester City Ballet’s artistic director Jamey Leverett.

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Preservation Hall Jazz BandLet the good times roll this Mardi Gras weekend with New Orleans’ own Preservation Hall Jazz Band, called “the best jazz band in the land” by the San Francisco Examiner.

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SEPT 12–13Broadway’s Golden Age and Beyond

DEC 19–20Gala Holiday Pops

FEB 13–14Preservation Hall Jazz Band APRIL 17–18The Peking Acrobats

MAY 8–9Tyzik’s Images

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JAN 23–24Tango Caliente MAR 20–21Denzal Sinclaire Sings the Nat King Cole Songbook

MAY 29–30Michael Feinstein

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The NutcrackerMichael Butterman, conductorRochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic directorBach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director

Start off your holiday season with the magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, and mischievous mice of The Nutcracker. Delight to Rochester’s only full-length, live-music performance that is sure to dazzle and warm your heart.

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The Snowman (venue to be announced)

If you have kids—or if the holidays bring out the kid in you—don’t miss The Snowman with the musical score performed live by the RPO. This charming animated film tells the story of a young boy’s friendship with a snowman. Plus, there’s an audience sing-along and tons of holiday fun for your whole family!

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Gala Holiday PopsMichael Butterman, conductorFestival High School Chorale, Amy Story and Harold McAulliffe, co-directors

It’s Rochester’s most popular holiday musical tradition – Gala Holiday Pops! Celebrate the joy of the season as the RPO and beloved Festival High School Chorale perform your favorite carols.

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Handel’s MessiahRochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director

Be moved by Handel’s ever-glorious and timeless classic, featuring the powerful “Hallelujah” chorus. The Rochester Oratorio Society and RPO join forces to fill Kodak Hall with beautiful refrains this holiday season.

Dec13 / 7:30 PM

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