Itzhak Perlman’s appearances with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, which date back to 1970, have included the great works of the concerto repertoire, like Beethoven, Brahms, Prokofiev, Bartók, Tchaikovsky. This week, Perlman will return to the RPO — performing for the first time with Music Director Ward Stare — in a program of a different kind […]
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Ward Stare reflects on RPO’s 2015-16 season
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2015-2016 season was Ward Stare’s first year to program as the orchestra’s music director — he officially took over the position in September 2014, and led several concerts during that season, but its programming had already been set. And this season was, by artistic and financial standards, a success. Stare’s musicality […]
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Pianist Yuja Wang reaches a milestone in Rochester
“Incomparable” is not a word to be used carelessly, but it could easily be used to describe the craft of 29-year-old pianist Yuja Wang. Undeniably kinetic, Wang’s performances are unparalleled for their flair, exuberance, and substance. The piano phenom has already accomplished a lot in her young career, having performed rarified gigs at Carnegie Hall […]
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Whatever strikes his fancy
Pianist and “From the Top” host Christopher O’Riley to perform with RPO this week.
