The Detroit-born conductor and musician will also lead the RPYO.
Daniel J. Kushner
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Eastman School alumnus leads important choral album
Malcolm J. Merriweather conducts the music of largely unsung Black composer Margaret Bonds.
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Cordancia’s new Artistic Director Evan Meccarello takes the podium
The chamber orchestra enters a new era, with inclusive first concert featuring composers of color.
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Dyspläcer’s ‘Temple Heights’ is a heavy metal throwback
Heavy metal band Dyspläcer’s debut album is over-the-top, indulgent, and pitch-perfect.
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New Giant Panda record ‘Love in Time’ is solid, if inconsistent
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s new album builds on the band’s proven formula, though at times it’s disconnected from reggae’s rich legacy.
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DM Stith balances the epic and the intimate on folk-pop record ‘Fata Morgana’
Singer-songwriter DM Stith is back in Rochester, and he’s got a cryptic new album blending ambient pop and alt-folk to show for it.
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Jackson Cavalier, a ‘Gems in the Rough’ finalist, eyes national spotlight
As one of three finalists in the 2023 Gems in the Rough Contest, Jackson Cavalier sees the national recognition that’s eluded him within reach.
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Laura Lentz’s debut EP is not your average flute record
Fivebyfive flutist Laura Lentz showcases the music of contemporary composer Jacob TV on the solo collection “Jacob’s Triptych.”
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Roc City Tattoo Expo is a ‘no-frills’ celebration of ink
Over 200 tattoo artists from near and far will gather at the 13th annual Roc City Tattoo expo this weekend.
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RBTL’s 2023-24 season features longer runs of ‘Frozen’ and ‘Moulin Rouge’
Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s 2023-24 season features beloved movie favorites and the stories of music legends.
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CITY’s Classical Cannabis Playlist
Check out our suggestions for listening to classical music while getting crispy.
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Do weed and the orchestra mix? I got stoned at the RPO and found out.
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra could create a new buzz with weed-friendly concerts.
