The chamber orchestra enters a new era, with inclusive first concert featuring composers of color.
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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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Eight concerts to catch in RPO’s Centennial season
The RPO’s 2023-24 season is loaded. But don’t overlook these eight musicians when the orchestra rings in its Centennial season.
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RPO planning more diverse programming in ’22-’23 season
Composers and performers of color get more of the spotlight with the RPO this season.
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Classical and metal converge in ‘Ode and Elegy’
Kent Fairman Wilson and Harold Taddy’s album “Ode and Elegy” took four years to record and featured musicians from around the world.
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Fivebyfive turns classical music loose with new album ‘Of and Between’
The Rochester chamber ensemble fivebyfive continues to turn classical music on its head with the art-inspired album “Of and Between.”
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Remembering influential Rochester choral conductor Roger Wilhelm
Rochester conductor Roger Wilhelm — a titan of the local choral music community — has died at 84.
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Andreas Delfs makes official debut as RPO music director in impressive concert
In his first official concert as the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s 13th music director, Andreas Delfs led a subtle, yet daring performance.
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Eastman alum Maria Schneider wins twice at 63rd Grammy Awards
Fellow Eastman alumni Sarah Brailey, Christopher Theofanidis, and the late Christopher Rouse were also among Sunday night’s Grammy winners.
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RPO’s new season gives a nod to masters, but is a little less stuffy
The RPO’s 2021-22 season — Andreas Delfs’s first as music director — features plenty of German masters and newer, more diverse voices.
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Musica Spei celebrates its 25th anniversary with the holiday album ‘Today Is Born’
To commemorate 25 years in existence, the chamber choir Musica Spei has released a poignant collection of Renaissance-era Christmas songs.
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Tenor Mark Daniels brings holiday warmth to virtual opera concert
Tenor Mark Daniels performs arias by Mozart and Puccini and beloved Christmas carols as part of his virtual holiday recital on Tuesday.
