Juliana Athayde plays Brahms
Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde tackles Brahms' Violin Concerto. The program also includes Borodin's Symphony No. 2 and Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave.
Chris Botti
Sunday, November 8; Eastman Theatre; benefit event presented by Lifetime Assistance
Nakamatsu Plays Mozart
Nov. 6 & 8, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist Jon Nakamatsu joins the RPO for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 "Elvira Madigan" and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Sibelius and Tippett.
Nakamatsu Plays Mozart
Nov. 6 & 8, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, B & D – Pianist Jon Nakamatsu joins the RPO for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 "Elvira Madigan" and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Sibelius and Tippett.
Wynonna Judd & Don Potter with the RPO
Nov. 14 & 15, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z - Legendary country music superstar Wynonna joins the RPO for an incredible evening featuring some of her greatest hits alongside her interpretation of timeless standards from the American songbook.
Wynonna Judd & Don Potter with the RPO
Nov. 14 & 15, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z - Legendary country music superstar Wynonna joins the RPO for an incredible evening featuring some of her greatest hits alongside her interpretation of timeless standards from the American songbook.
Russian Passion
RPYO - November 16, 2008, Performance Hall at Hochstein - Music by Tchaikovsky, Borodin, Mozart, Sinding, Glinka
Passionate Piano
Nov. 20 & 22, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Pianist Andrew von Oeyen returns for Liszt's Totentanz and guest conductor Andrew Grams leads Haydn's Symphony No. 49 and Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.
Passionate Piano
Nov. 20 & 22, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series A, C & F – Pianist Andrew von Oeyen returns for Liszt's Totentanz and guest conductor Andrew Grams leads Haydn's Symphony No. 49 and Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.
The Nutcracker
Nov. 28-30, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.
The Nutcracker
Nov. 28-30, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.
The Nutcracker
Nov. 28-30, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Tchaikovsky's delightful ballet features live orchestral music, professional ballet dancers, 200 children from our community and a children's chorus.
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Handel's Messiah
Dec. 13, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Christopher Seaman and your RPO join forces with the Rochester Oratorio Society to bring Handel's glorious masterpiece to the Eastman Theatre.
An orKIDStra Holiday
Dec. 14, 2008, Eastman Theatre – Michael Butterman leads this holiday celebration featuring the animated film The Snowman, traditional favorites, an audience sing-along and tons of holiday fun.
Time Warner Cable Gala Holiday Pops
Dec. 17-21, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y (Dec. 19 & 20 concerts only) – Enjoy this holiday tradition as Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with the scintillating sounds of New York Voices and the Festival High School Chorale.
Time Warner Cable Gala Holiday Pops
Dec. 17-21, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y (Dec. 19 & 20 concerts only) – Enjoy this holiday tradition as Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with the scintillating sounds of New York Voices and the Festival High School Chorale.
Time Warner Cable Gala Holiday Pops
Dec. 17-21, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y (Dec. 19 & 20 concerts only) – Enjoy this holiday tradition as Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with the scintillating sounds of New York Voices and the Festival High School Chorale.
Time Warner Cable Gala Holiday Pops
Dec. 17-21, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y (Dec. 19 & 20 concerts only) – Enjoy this holiday tradition as Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with the scintillating sounds of New York Voices and the Festival High School Chorale.
Time Warner Cable Gala Holiday Pops
Dec. 17-21, 2008, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Y (Dec. 19 & 20 concerts only) – Enjoy this holiday tradition as Jeff Tyzik conducts the RPO with the scintillating sounds of New York Voices and the Festival High School Chorale.
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Cirque!
Jan. 9 & 10, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z – Sensational former Cirque du Soleil acrobats literally drop into the Eastman Theatre for an evening of music in motion with the RPO conducted by Michael Krajewski.
Cirque!
Jan. 9 & 10, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series X & Z – Sensational former Cirque du Soleil acrobats literally drop into the Eastman Theatre for an evening of music in motion with the RPO conducted by Michael Krajewski.
Shostakovich's Fifth
Jan. 22 & 24, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – RPO Principal Flute Rebecca Gilbert performs Nielsen's Flute Concerto and Jahja Ling conducts Mussorgsky's Overture to "Kovanschina" and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.
Shostakovich's Fifth
Jan. 22 & 24, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & B – RPO Principal Flute Rebecca Gilbert performs Nielsen's Flute Concerto and Jahja Ling conducts Mussorgsky's Overture to "Kovanschina" and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.
Josefowicz plays Beethoven
Jan. 29 & 31, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Leila Josefowicz returns for Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Gabrieli, Smetana and Janáček
Josefowicz plays Beethoven
Jan. 29 & 31, 2009, Eastman Theatre, Series A & C – Leila Josefowicz returns for Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Christopher Seaman conducts music by Gabrieli, Smetana and Janáček
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Volunteer
Would you like to be a part of a dynamic group of people who are bringing music to life in the Greater Rochester community? Why not volunteer to help the RPO? Your efforts can help maintain the RPO's extensive array of musical, educational and community programs.
As an RPO volunteer, you have the opportunity to work and learn in a variety of different behind-the-scene environments and meet other people who share your desire to make a difference in our community's cultural life.
From planning and executing exciting special events to responsibilities as educational ambassadors for young children, our valued volunteers are critical in our efforts to achieve and maintain the mission of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
There are many volunteer opportunities for individuals in the RPO family, including:
- Rochester Philharmonic League: The RPO Volunteer Program includes the League whose members serve as in-school docents and escorts for Education concerts. They also sponsor the Young Artist Auditions program, appreciation events for the RPO Orchestra and Staff and fundraising.
- General Office: Assist with clerical tasks, prepare mailings, help with data entry or work at the reception desk
- Special Events/Fundraising: Plan the next gala, golf tournament, Symphony Showhouse or other fundraiser; obtain corporate sponsorships; create ways to thank supporters
- Marketing: Become an usher for RPO concerts, distribute marketing materials
- Hospitality: Help with furnishing or serving refreshments at events
- Finance: Help with data entry
- Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Help with special projects, assist the RPYO Manager
- Miscellaneous: Run errands, help with office building maintenance
To join our volunteer corps, send an e-mail to mmerrigan@rpo.org with your name, mailing address and daytime and evening phone numbers. Please indicate any skills or talents you would like to share. If you have questions, contact Marilyn Merrigan, Manager of Volunteer & Special Events, at 454-7311 x243. Personal interviews are arranged after your application is received.
View a listing of RPO Volunteer Recognition Award honorees.
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