The RPO, in its first live concert with Andreas Delfs as music director, played for an audience again Thursday after a year’s absence.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Posted inNews & Opinion
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra members to serenade vaccine recipients
Musicians from the RPO will perform Thursday at Monroe County’s COVID-19 vaccination site at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Posted inMusic
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.
Posted inMusic
RPO taps veteran maestro Andreas Delfs as music director
Although Andreas Delfs is a conservative choice as music director, his first full season at the RPO promises progressive programming moves.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
FAMILY-DANCE | ‘The Nutcracker’
Rochester City Ballet’s annual performance of the holiday classic is available to stream through Christmas Eve.
Posted inSpecial Sections
A classical conundrum
From virtual performances to reduced ensemble sizes, local classical music groups present revised 2020-21 seasons.
Posted inMusic
CLASSICAL | RPO’S 19th Amendment Celebration
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the 19th Amendment with a livestreamed concert from the Susan B. Anthony House on August 26.
Posted inMusic
RPO resets concert season with livestreamed shows
In light of COVID-19 guidelines, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has reworked its 2020-21 season to include livestreamed concerts.
Posted inMusic
HomeStage: Grace Browning
RPO principal harpist Grace Browning depicts the journey of a water molecule in a movement from Caroline Lizotte’s “Suite Galactique.”
Posted inNews & Opinion
RPO postpones concerts at Kodak Hall due to coronavirus concerns
The RPO is postponing concerts that were to take place at Kodak Hall through April 15.
Posted inMusic
Commentary: RPO’s 2020-21 season has talented guests, lacks diversity
Here’s what WXXI-FM Classical 91.5’s hosts think about last week’s program announcement and what you should look for next season.
Posted inMusic
The RPO announces 2020-21 season, the last of the Ward Stare era
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2020-21 season will inevitably be viewed through the lens of Ward Stare’s final season as music director.
