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1 10.13 OrcheSTrA GAMeSThe Orchestra Games by composer Greg Smith explores the personalities of various orchestral instruments while acquainting you with basic musical elements. It sprints through an Olympic array of events—including the low note limbo, the fast note dash, and the marathon—in a friendly competition.

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3 03.16 LeMONY SNIcKeT: The cOMPOSer IS DeADOne of the most creative introductions to the instruments of the orchestra and the music they play, Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead presents the engaging music of Nathaniel Stookey as the audience and orchestra solve the mystery about the missing composer.

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4 04.06 PIcArDY PeNGUIN: LeT’S BUILD The TOwer Of MUSIc!We’ve all heard of melody, rhythm, and harmony, but have you ever thought about how those building blocks make up all the music you know? In this multi-media interactive concert, Picardy Penguin shows you how music is built from the ground up, with popular classics by Beethoven, Strauss, and Bizet.

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2 01.26 TALeS Of rUSSIAThe enchanting Russian fairy tales of the Snow Maiden, Sadko the sailor, and the Tsar Saltan are woven together with the descriptive music of Rimsky-Korsakov.

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Sunday Matinees M We’re reimagining the RPO’s popular Sunday afternoon series with some exciting new program concepts, designed especially for the Performance Hall at Hochstein. Stay tuned for dates and details.

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Michael ButtermanPrincipal conductor for Education and outreach The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

All programs, dates, times, venues, prices, and performers are subject to change.To streamline the ordering process, we have included all fees in the prices that appear in this brochure, including the Eastman School of Music facility fee.Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is owned and operated by the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music.Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is accessible to people with disabilities and special needs. Please call the Box Office at 585-454-2100 for assistance.

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Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

ThUrSDAYS AT 7:30 PM (ExcEPt 09.26) AND SATUrDAYS AT 8 PMKODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATREINCludINg a pRE-CONCERT Talk ONE HOuR BEFORE EaCH CONCERT

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1 09.268 PM 09.28

OPeNING weeKeND: MAhLer’S fIrST SYMPhONYAARON JAY KERNIS New Era DanceMENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E Minor MAHLER Symphony No. 1, “Titan”Note: September 26 Season Opening Celebration performance begins at 8 PM.

Jun Märkl, guest conductorJennifer Koh, violin

9 01.3002.01

AN eveNING IN PArISDEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3 RAVEL Une barque sur l’océan (A Boat on the Ocean)RAVEL TziganeSTRAVINSKY Firebird Suite (1919)

fabien Gabel, guest conductorPhilippe Quint, violin

10 02.0602.08

GerShwIN & eLLINGTONFLORENCE PRICE Symphony No. 3 (3rd and 4th mvts.)JOSEPH SCHWANTNER New Morning for the World, “Daybreak of Freedom”GERSHWIN Piano Concerto ELLINGTON Harlem

Michael Morgan, guest conductor Joyce Yang, piano

1 10.0410.05

MIDTOwN MeN SING hITS frOM The ‘60SFour stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys sing your favorite ‘60s hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons, and more.

the Midtown Men, vocal quartet

2 11.0111.02

DISNeY’S FantasiaWalt Disney’s timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound. See scenes from the classic 1940 animated film starring Mickey Mouse—in addition to its 2000 counterpart—with the music performed live by your RPO.

Jeff tyzik, conductor

3 12.2012.21

GALA hOLIDAY POPSDon’t miss Rochester’s favorite holiday tradition—fun for the whole family. This annual gala event features holiday music and students from area high schools.

For additional dates and times, see Special Events.

Jeff tyzik, conductor festival high school chorale, amy story & harold Mcaulliffe, co-directors

4 01.1001.11

TYzIK’S 20Th SeASON ceLeBrATIONGrammy Award winner and Rochester Music Hall of Famer Jeff Tyzik celebrates his 20th season as RPO Principal Pops Conductor. You’ll hear some Tyzik originals, as well as other Pops favorites.

Jeff tyzik, conductorcirque de la symphonie

5 01.2401.25

DANcIN’ AND rOMANcIN’: The BeST Of freD ASTAIre AND GINGer rOGerS

6 02.1402.15

SINGIN’ IN The rAIN See the timeless comedy Singin’ in the Rain—regarded as one of the best Hollywood musicals of all time and starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds—on the big screen as your RPO performs the score live.

Peter Bay, guest conductor

7 02.2803.01

ANN hAMPTON cALLAwAY SINGS STreISANDAnn Hampton Callaway’s tribute to the Barbra: songs from Funny Girl, A Star is Born, The Way We Were, and more.

Jeff tyzik, conductorann hampton callaway, vocalist

8 03.2103.22

cIrQUe reTUrNSBack by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie returns to Rochester.

Jeff tyzik, conductorallen Vizzutti, trumpetdoug laBrecque, tenor

9 04.2504.26

AN eveNING wITh cUrTIS STIGerSA favorite at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, jazz vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers joins the RPO for selections from his songbook, ranging from jazz and pop to country, folk, blues, and classic R&B.

Jeff tyzik, conductorcurtis stigers, vocalist

10 05.0905.10

The MUSIc Of JOhN wILLIAMSRochester native Bob Bernhardt returns to lead an evening of music by Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, whose iconic melodies have been heard in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and more.

Bob Bernhardt, guest conductor

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chrISTOPher SeAMAN: BerLIOz, BeeThOveN & BrUcKNerBERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 BRUCKNER Symphony No. 6

12 04.1004.12

cArNeGIe hALL PrevIew:hOwArD hANSON’S Merry MountHANSON Merry Mount (concert performance)(A preview of the Carnegie Hall Spring For Music Festival performance on May 7, 2014)

Michael christie, guest conductorWith singers from the Eastman school of Music Voice and opera departmentMade possible by generous support from the Elaine P. and richard u. Wilson foundation, and the Melvin & Mildred Eggers charitable foundation.

13 05.2205.24

ShOSTAKOvIch’S TeNTh SYMPhONYBECKEL Toccata for Orchestra ARUTIUNIAN Trumpet Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10

thomas Wilkins, guest conductordouglas Prosser, trumpet The Elaine P. Wilson Chair

14 05.2905.31

hOLST’S the Planets WALTON Henry V SuiteHOLST The Planets

Michael francis, guest conductor

SerIeS A, B & c BONUS: one free ticket voucher to any Philharmonics or Pops series concert (some limitations apply)

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BrAhMS & BArTóKBRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 JENNIFER HIGDON City Scape: Skyline BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra

Bernhard Gueller, guest conductor Jonathan Biss, piano • • •

3 10.24 10.26

APPALAchIAN SPrINGROBERTO SIERRA FandangosCOPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite PIAZZOLLA The Four SeasonsFALLA Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2

larry rachleff, guest conductor Juliana athayde, violin The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair

Juliana athayde’s appearance is made possible by the Katherine t. and Jon l. schumacher orchestra Musician soloist fund.

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4 11.07 11.09

MOzArT & TchAIKOvSKYSTRAVINSKY The Fairy’s Kiss: DivertimentoMOZART Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

christoph campestrini, guest conductor Barry snyder, pianoadditional support provided by the Mozart Performance fund: sarah d. atkinson, M.d. and steven hess.

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rAchMANINOff’S SecOND SYMPhONYHINDEMITH Concert Music for Strings and Brass R. STRAUSS Oboe ConcertoRACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2

Junichi hirokami, guest conductorErik Behr, oboe The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair

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6 11.21 11.23

hAYDN & BeeThOveNKEVIN PUTS Inspiring Beethoven HAYDN Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major BEETHOVEN Fidelio, Act II (concert performance)

nir Kabaretti, guest conductorEdward arron, cellist • • •

7 12.1212.14

BAch & reSPIGhIRESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1J.S. BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 RESPIGHI Trittico Botticelliano: Adoration of the Magi J.S. BACH Magnificat

James feddeck, guest conductor & harpsichordEastman chorale William Weinert, director

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8 01.1601.18*

BeeThOveN’S NINThLILI BOULANGER Psalm 130BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

* An additional matinee performance is scheduled for Sunday, January 19—see Special Events.

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Jon Kimura Parker, piano

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BeeThOveN’S NINThRochester’s own Chuck Mangione returns to Kodak Hall. $73 $54 $45 $32 $18

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Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

rochester city Ballet, Jamey leverett, artistic directorBach children’s chorus, Karla Krogstad, director

also Pops series Y bonus

12.20 8 PM

12.21 2 & 8 PM

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Jeff tyzik, conductorfestival high school chorale, amy story & harold Mcaulliffe, co-directors

also on Pops series x and Y, and series Z bonus

hugh Wolff, guest conductorrochester oratorio society, Eric townell, director

Add tickets to your renewal order today and save up to 20%. SeASON OPeNING ceLeBrATION Mark your calendar and save the date for opening night festivities before the Thursday 8 PM Philharmonics concert.

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ThUrSDAYS AT 7:30 PM (ExcEPt 09.26) AND SATUrDAYS AT 8 PMKODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATREINCludINg a pRE-CONCERT Talk ONE HOuR BEFORE EaCH CONCERT

R p O p h I L h A R M O n I C S S E R I E S

1 09.268 PM 09.28

OPeNING weeKeND: MAhLer’S fIrST SYMPhONYAARON JAY KERNIS New Era DanceMENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E Minor MAHLER Symphony No. 1, “Titan”Note: September 26 Season Opening Celebration performance begins at 8 PM.

Jun Märkl, guest conductorJennifer Koh, violin

9 01.3002.01

AN eveNING IN PArISDEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3 RAVEL Une barque sur l’océan (A Boat on the Ocean)RAVEL TziganeSTRAVINSKY Firebird Suite (1919)

fabien Gabel, guest conductorPhilippe Quint, violin

10 02.0602.08

GerShwIN & eLLINGTONFLORENCE PRICE Symphony No. 3 (3rd and 4th mvts.)JOSEPH SCHWANTNER New Morning for the World, “Daybreak of Freedom”GERSHWIN Piano Concerto ELLINGTON Harlem

Michael Morgan, guest conductor Joyce Yang, piano

1 10.0410.05

MIDTOwN MeN SING hITS frOM The ‘60SFour stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys sing your favorite ‘60s hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons, and more.

the Midtown Men, vocal quartet

2 11.0111.02

DISNeY’S FantasiaWalt Disney’s timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound. See scenes from the classic 1940 animated film starring Mickey Mouse—in addition to its 2000 counterpart—with the music performed live by your RPO.

Jeff tyzik, conductor

3 12.2012.21

GALA hOLIDAY POPSDon’t miss Rochester’s favorite holiday tradition—fun for the whole family. This annual gala event features holiday music and students from area high schools.

For additional dates and times, see Special Events.

Jeff tyzik, conductor festival high school chorale, amy story & harold Mcaulliffe, co-directors

4 01.1001.11

TYzIK’S 20Th SeASON ceLeBrATIONGrammy Award winner and Rochester Music Hall of Famer Jeff Tyzik celebrates his 20th season as RPO Principal Pops Conductor. You’ll hear some Tyzik originals, as well as other Pops favorites.

Jeff tyzik, conductorcirque de la symphonie

5 01.2401.25

DANcIN’ AND rOMANcIN’: The BeST Of freD ASTAIre AND GINGer rOGerS

6 02.1402.15

SINGIN’ IN The rAIN See the timeless comedy Singin’ in the Rain—regarded as one of the best Hollywood musicals of all time and starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds—on the big screen as your RPO performs the score live.

Peter Bay, guest conductor

7 02.2803.01

ANN hAMPTON cALLAwAY SINGS STreISANDAnn Hampton Callaway’s tribute to the Barbra: songs from Funny Girl, A Star is Born, The Way We Were, and more.

Jeff tyzik, conductorann hampton callaway, vocalist

8 03.2103.22

cIrQUe reTUrNSBack by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie returns to Rochester.

Jeff tyzik, conductorallen Vizzutti, trumpetdoug laBrecque, tenor

9 04.2504.26

AN eveNING wITh cUrTIS STIGerSA favorite at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, jazz vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers joins the RPO for selections from his songbook, ranging from jazz and pop to country, folk, blues, and classic R&B.

Jeff tyzik, conductorcurtis stigers, vocalist

10 05.0905.10

The MUSIc Of JOhN wILLIAMSRochester native Bob Bernhardt returns to lead an evening of music by Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, whose iconic melodies have been heard in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and more.

Bob Bernhardt, guest conductor

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11 03.0603.08

chrISTOPher SeAMAN: BerLIOz, BeeThOveN & BrUcKNerBERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 BRUCKNER Symphony No. 6

12 04.1004.12

cArNeGIe hALL PrevIew:hOwArD hANSON’S Merry MountHANSON Merry Mount (concert performance)(A preview of the Carnegie Hall Spring For Music Festival performance on May 7, 2014)

Michael christie, guest conductorWith singers from the Eastman school of Music Voice and opera departmentMade possible by generous support from the Elaine P. and richard u. Wilson foundation, and the Melvin & Mildred Eggers charitable foundation.

13 05.2205.24

ShOSTAKOvIch’S TeNTh SYMPhONYBECKEL Toccata for Orchestra ARUTIUNIAN Trumpet Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10

thomas Wilkins, guest conductordouglas Prosser, trumpet The Elaine P. Wilson Chair

14 05.2905.31

hOLST’S the Planets WALTON Henry V SuiteHOLST The Planets

Michael francis, guest conductor

SerIeS A, B & c BONUS: one free ticket voucher to any Philharmonics or Pops series concert (some limitations apply)

SerIeS X BONUS: one free ticket voucher to any Philharmonics or Pops series concert (some limitations apply) SerIeS Y BONUS: THE NuTCraCkEr (sEE sPEcial EVEnts) SerIeS z BONUS: Gala holidaY PoPs

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BrAhMS & BArTóKBRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 JENNIFER HIGDON City Scape: Skyline BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra

Bernhard Gueller, guest conductor Jonathan Biss, piano • • •

3 10.24 10.26

APPALAchIAN SPrINGROBERTO SIERRA FandangosCOPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite PIAZZOLLA The Four SeasonsFALLA Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2

larry rachleff, guest conductor Juliana athayde, violin The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair

Juliana athayde’s appearance is made possible by the Katherine t. and Jon l. schumacher orchestra Musician soloist fund.

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4 11.07 11.09

MOzArT & TchAIKOvSKYSTRAVINSKY The Fairy’s Kiss: DivertimentoMOZART Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

christoph campestrini, guest conductor Barry snyder, pianoadditional support provided by the Mozart Performance fund: sarah d. atkinson, M.d. and steven hess.

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5 11.14 11.16

rAchMANINOff’S SecOND SYMPhONYHINDEMITH Concert Music for Strings and Brass R. STRAUSS Oboe ConcertoRACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2

Junichi hirokami, guest conductorErik Behr, oboe The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair

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6 11.21 11.23

hAYDN & BeeThOveNKEVIN PUTS Inspiring Beethoven HAYDN Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major BEETHOVEN Fidelio, Act II (concert performance)

nir Kabaretti, guest conductorEdward arron, cellist • • •

7 12.1212.14

BAch & reSPIGhIRESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1J.S. BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 RESPIGHI Trittico Botticelliano: Adoration of the Magi J.S. BACH Magnificat

James feddeck, guest conductor & harpsichordEastman chorale William Weinert, director

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8 01.1601.18*

BeeThOveN’S NINThLILI BOULANGER Psalm 130BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

* An additional matinee performance is scheduled for Sunday, January 19—see Special Events.

hugh Wolff, guest conductorrochester oratorio society Eric townell, director • •

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Jon Kimura Parker, piano

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BeeThOveN’S NINThRochester’s own Chuck Mangione returns to Kodak Hall. $73 $54 $45 $32 $18

11.29 2 & 7 PM

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The NUTcrAcKer

$73 $55 $46 $32 $18

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

rochester city Ballet, Jamey leverett, artistic directorBach children’s chorus, Karla Krogstad, director

also Pops series Y bonus

12.20 8 PM

12.21 2 & 8 PM

12.22 2 PM

Jeff tyzik, conductorfestival high school chorale, amy story & harold Mcaulliffe, co-directors

also on Pops series x and Y, and series Z bonus

hugh Wolff, guest conductorrochester oratorio society, Eric townell, director

Add tickets to your renewal order today and save up to 20%. SeASON OPeNING ceLeBrATION Mark your calendar and save the date for opening night festivities before the Thursday 8 PM Philharmonics concert.

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$72 $37 $25 $15 $10children

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1 09.268 PM 09.28

OPeNING weeKeND: MAhLer’S fIrST SYMPhONYAARON JAY KERNIS New Era DanceMENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E Minor MAHLER Symphony No. 1, “Titan”Note: September 26 Season Opening Celebration performance begins at 8 PM.

Jun Märkl, guest conductorJennifer Koh, violin

9 01.3002.01

AN eveNING IN PArISDEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun SAINT-SAËNS Violin Concerto No. 3 RAVEL Une barque sur l’océan (A Boat on the Ocean)RAVEL TziganeSTRAVINSKY Firebird Suite (1919)

fabien Gabel, guest conductorPhilippe Quint, violin

10 02.0602.08

GerShwIN & eLLINGTONFLORENCE PRICE Symphony No. 3 (3rd and 4th mvts.)JOSEPH SCHWANTNER New Morning for the World, “Daybreak of Freedom”GERSHWIN Piano Concerto ELLINGTON Harlem

Michael Morgan, guest conductor Joyce Yang, piano

1 10.0410.05

MIDTOwN MeN SING hITS frOM The ‘60SFour stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys sing your favorite ‘60s hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons, and more.

the Midtown Men, vocal quartet

2 11.0111.02

DISNeY’S FantasiaWalt Disney’s timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound. See scenes from the classic 1940 animated film starring Mickey Mouse—in addition to its 2000 counterpart—with the music performed live by your RPO.

Jeff tyzik, conductor

3 12.2012.21

GALA hOLIDAY POPSDon’t miss Rochester’s favorite holiday tradition—fun for the whole family. This annual gala event features holiday music and students from area high schools.

For additional dates and times, see Special Events.

Jeff tyzik, conductor festival high school chorale, amy story & harold Mcaulliffe, co-directors

4 01.1001.11

TYzIK’S 20Th SeASON ceLeBrATIONGrammy Award winner and Rochester Music Hall of Famer Jeff Tyzik celebrates his 20th season as RPO Principal Pops Conductor. You’ll hear some Tyzik originals, as well as other Pops favorites.

Jeff tyzik, conductorcirque de la symphonie

5 01.2401.25

DANcIN’ AND rOMANcIN’: The BeST Of freD ASTAIre AND GINGer rOGerS

6 02.1402.15

SINGIN’ IN The rAIN See the timeless comedy Singin’ in the Rain—regarded as one of the best Hollywood musicals of all time and starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds—on the big screen as your RPO performs the score live.

Peter Bay, guest conductor

7 02.2803.01

ANN hAMPTON cALLAwAY SINGS STreISANDAnn Hampton Callaway’s tribute to the Barbra: songs from Funny Girl, A Star is Born, The Way We Were, and more.

Jeff tyzik, conductorann hampton callaway, vocalist

8 03.2103.22

cIrQUe reTUrNSBack by popular demand, Cirque de la Symphonie returns to Rochester.

Jeff tyzik, conductorallen Vizzutti, trumpetdoug laBrecque, tenor

9 04.2504.26

AN eveNING wITh cUrTIS STIGerSA favorite at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, jazz vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers joins the RPO for selections from his songbook, ranging from jazz and pop to country, folk, blues, and classic R&B.

Jeff tyzik, conductorcurtis stigers, vocalist

10 05.0905.10

The MUSIc Of JOhN wILLIAMSRochester native Bob Bernhardt returns to lead an evening of music by Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, whose iconic melodies have been heard in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and more.

Bob Bernhardt, guest conductor

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chrISTOPher SeAMAN: BerLIOz, BeeThOveN & BrUcKNerBERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 BRUCKNER Symphony No. 6

12 04.1004.12

cArNeGIe hALL PrevIew:hOwArD hANSON’S Merry MountHANSON Merry Mount (concert performance)(A preview of the Carnegie Hall Spring For Music Festival performance on May 7, 2014)

Michael christie, guest conductorWith singers from the Eastman school of Music Voice and opera departmentMade possible by generous support from the Elaine P. and richard u. Wilson foundation, and the Melvin & Mildred Eggers charitable foundation.

13 05.2205.24

ShOSTAKOvIch’S TeNTh SYMPhONYBECKEL Toccata for Orchestra ARUTIUNIAN Trumpet Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10

thomas Wilkins, guest conductordouglas Prosser, trumpet The Elaine P. Wilson Chair

14 05.2905.31

hOLST’S the Planets WALTON Henry V SuiteHOLST The Planets

Michael francis, guest conductor

SerIeS A, B & c BONUS: one free ticket voucher to any Philharmonics or Pops series concert (some limitations apply)

SerIeS X BONUS: one free ticket voucher to any Philharmonics or Pops series concert (some limitations apply) SerIeS Y BONUS: THE NuTCraCkEr (sEE sPEcial EVEnts) SerIeS z BONUS: Gala holidaY PoPs

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BrAhMS & BArTóKBRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 JENNIFER HIGDON City Scape: Skyline BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra

Bernhard Gueller, guest conductor Jonathan Biss, piano • • •

3 10.24 10.26

APPALAchIAN SPrINGROBERTO SIERRA FandangosCOPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite PIAZZOLLA The Four SeasonsFALLA Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 2

larry rachleff, guest conductor Juliana athayde, violin The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair

Juliana athayde’s appearance is made possible by the Katherine t. and Jon l. schumacher orchestra Musician soloist fund.

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4 11.07 11.09

MOzArT & TchAIKOvSKYSTRAVINSKY The Fairy’s Kiss: DivertimentoMOZART Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

christoph campestrini, guest conductor Barry snyder, pianoadditional support provided by the Mozart Performance fund: sarah d. atkinson, M.d. and steven hess.

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rAchMANINOff’S SecOND SYMPhONYHINDEMITH Concert Music for Strings and Brass R. STRAUSS Oboe ConcertoRACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2

Junichi hirokami, guest conductorErik Behr, oboe The Dr. Jacques M. Lipson Chair

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6 11.21 11.23

hAYDN & BeeThOveNKEVIN PUTS Inspiring Beethoven HAYDN Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major BEETHOVEN Fidelio, Act II (concert performance)

nir Kabaretti, guest conductorEdward arron, cellist • • •

7 12.1212.14

BAch & reSPIGhIRESPIGHI Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 1J.S. BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 RESPIGHI Trittico Botticelliano: Adoration of the Magi J.S. BACH Magnificat

James feddeck, guest conductor & harpsichordEastman chorale William Weinert, director

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8 01.1601.18*

BeeThOveN’S NINThLILI BOULANGER Psalm 130BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

* An additional matinee performance is scheduled for Sunday, January 19—see Special Events.

hugh Wolff, guest conductorrochester oratorio society Eric townell, director • •

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christopher seaman, conductor The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society

Jon Kimura Parker, piano

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$32

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BeeThOveN’S NINThRochester’s own Chuck Mangione returns to Kodak Hall. $73 $54 $45 $32 $18

11.29 2 & 7 PM

11.30 2 & 7 PM

12.01 2 & 7 PM

The NUTcrAcKer

$73 $55 $46 $32 $18

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

rochester city Ballet, Jamey leverett, artistic directorBach children’s chorus, Karla Krogstad, director

also Pops series Y bonus

12.20 8 PM

12.21 2 & 8 PM

12.22 2 PM

Jeff tyzik, conductorfestival high school chorale, amy story & harold Mcaulliffe, co-directors

also on Pops series x and Y, and series Z bonus

hugh Wolff, guest conductorrochester oratorio society, Eric townell, director

Add tickets to your renewal order today and save up to 20%. SeASON OPeNING ceLeBrATION Mark your calendar and save the date for opening night festivities before the Thursday 8 PM Philharmonics concert.

• • •

adults

$72 $37 $25 $15 $10children

12.20 at 8 PM

12.21 at 2 PM

12.21 at 8 PM

12.22 at 2 PM

THURS

FRI

SAT

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SUNDAYS AT 2 PM PERFORMANCE HALL AT HOCHSTEIN

O R K I D S T R A S E R I E SBY PHONE Or fax: Call the Box Office at 585-454-2100. Credit card orders only, please.

Box Office Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 aM–5 pM (non-concert Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM)

Fax your order to 585-454-7885

ONLINE: Simply log onto rpo.org. Click Buy Tickets, then click Season Renewals.

IN PErSON: Stop by the Box Office located in the Eastman East Wing at 433 East Main Street. Box Office Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 AM–5 PM (non-concert Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM)

BY MaIL: Complete your order form and return it with your payment to108 East avenue, Rochester, NY14604.

QUESTIONS: We’re happy to help. Call the Box Office at 585-454-2100 or email tickets@rpo.org.

Order Today

1 10.13 OrcheSTrA GAMeSThe Orchestra Games by composer Greg Smith explores the personalities of various orchestral instruments while acquainting you with basic musical elements. It sprints through an Olympic array of events—including the low note limbo, the fast note dash, and the marathon—in a friendly competition.

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3 03.16 LeMONY SNIcKeT: The cOMPOSer IS DeADOne of the most creative introductions to the instruments of the orchestra and the music they play, Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead presents the engaging music of Nathaniel Stookey as the audience and orchestra solve the mystery about the missing composer.

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4 04.06 PIcArDY PeNGUIN: LeT’S BUILD The TOwer Of MUSIc!We’ve all heard of melody, rhythm, and harmony, but have you ever thought about how those building blocks make up all the music you know? In this multi-media interactive concert, Picardy Penguin shows you how music is built from the ground up, with popular classics by Beethoven, Strauss, and Bizet.

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2 01.26 TALeS Of rUSSIAThe enchanting Russian fairy tales of the Snow Maiden, Sadko the sailor, and the Tsar Saltan are woven together with the descriptive music of Rimsky-Korsakov.

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b e y o n d m e a s u r e .

Jeff TYzIK, PrinciPal PoPs conductor | MIchAeL BUTTerMAN, PrinciPal conductor for Education and outrEach The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair | chrISTOPher SeAMAN, conductor laurEatE The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society

T h E 2 0 1 3 — 2 0 1 4 S E A S O n I S p R E S E n T E D b y

Renew by April 18 and SaveG E T A F R E E C O n C E R T

With any Full Series package, or a Seven–Concert philharmonics or Five–Concert pops Series

rOcHESTEr Philharmonic orchestra

2 0 1 3 – 1 4 S E A S O n

The Rewards of Renewing Early: Great Seats and Great Savings

* Ticket redemption based on availability the day of the concert, and please note that your seat may not be the same as your originally scheduled subscription performance.

compose-Your-Own Series Q You can compose your own series around your schedule. Select five Philharmonics, Pops, or Nutcracker performances. Prices start at $130 (see full price list at right). Please note that your seats may vary from concert to concert.

Sunday Matinees M We’re reimagining the RPO’s popular Sunday afternoon series with some exciting new program concepts, designed especially for the Performance Hall at Hochstein. Stay tuned for dates and details.

The No-hassle Ticket exchange Only you, as a subscriber, can enjoy the convenience of free ticket exchanges, allowing you to exchange your tickets for other concerts—even other seats—until 2 PM the day of the performance.

Subscriber Standby If—as a subscriber—you miss a concert in your ticket package, you can simply turn in your ticket for any upcoming concert and attend that one instead. All you have to do is show up the evening of the performance you want to hear and turn in your unused ticket. *

Personal Service from our Patron Services Department Once you choose your 2013–14 series, simply return your order form, or call 585-454-2100 Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM (non-concert Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM). We’re here to help!

Michael ButtermanPrincipal conductor for Education and outreach The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

All programs, dates, times, venues, prices, and performers are subject to change.To streamline the ordering process, we have included all fees in the prices that appear in this brochure, including the Eastman School of Music facility fee.Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is owned and operated by the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music.Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is accessible to people with disabilities and special needs. Please call the Box Office at 585-454-2100 for assistance.

Kodak hall at Eastman Theatre Seating ChartsPHILHarMONIcS SErIES

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Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

SUNDAYS AT 2 PM PERFORMANCE HALL AT HOCHSTEIN

O R K I D S T R A S E R I E SBY PHONE Or fax: Call the Box Office at 585-454-2100. Credit card orders only, please.

Box Office Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 aM–5 pM (non-concert Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM)

Fax your order to 585-454-7885

ONLINE: Simply log onto rpo.org. Click Buy Tickets, then click Season Renewals.

IN PErSON: Stop by the Box Office located in the Eastman East Wing at 433 East Main Street. Box Office Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 AM–5 PM (non-concert Saturdays 10 AM–3 PM)

BY MaIL: Complete your order form and return it with your payment to108 East avenue, Rochester, NY14604.

QUESTIONS: We’re happy to help. Call the Box Office at 585-454-2100 or email tickets@rpo.org.

Order Today

1 10.13 OrcheSTrA GAMeSThe Orchestra Games by composer Greg Smith explores the personalities of various orchestral instruments while acquainting you with basic musical elements. It sprints through an Olympic array of events—including the low note limbo, the fast note dash, and the marathon—in a friendly competition.

•

SerIeS

K

3 03.16 LeMONY SNIcKeT: The cOMPOSer IS DeADOne of the most creative introductions to the instruments of the orchestra and the music they play, Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead presents the engaging music of Nathaniel Stookey as the audience and orchestra solve the mystery about the missing composer.

•

4 04.06 PIcArDY PeNGUIN: LeT’S BUILD The TOwer Of MUSIc!We’ve all heard of melody, rhythm, and harmony, but have you ever thought about how those building blocks make up all the music you know? In this multi-media interactive concert, Picardy Penguin shows you how music is built from the ground up, with popular classics by Beethoven, Strauss, and Bizet.

•

2 01.26 TALeS Of rUSSIAThe enchanting Russian fairy tales of the Snow Maiden, Sadko the sailor, and the Tsar Saltan are woven together with the descriptive music of Rimsky-Korsakov.

•

b e y o n d m e a s u r e .

Jeff TYzIK, PrinciPal PoPs conductor | MIchAeL BUTTerMAN, PrinciPal conductor for Education and outrEach The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair | chrISTOPher SeAMAN, conductor laurEatE The Christopher Seaman Chair, Supported by Barbara and Patrick Fulford and The Conductor Laureate Society

T h E 2 0 1 3 — 2 0 1 4 S E A S O n I S p R E S E n T E D b y

Renew by April 18 and SaveG E T A F R E E C O n C E R T

With any Full Series package, or a Seven–Concert philharmonics or Five–Concert pops Series

rOcHESTEr Philharmonic orchestra

2 0 1 3 – 1 4 S E A S O n

The Rewards of Renewing Early: Great Seats and Great Savings

* Ticket redemption based on availability the day of the concert, and please note that your seat may not be the same as your originally scheduled subscription performance.

compose-Your-Own Series Q You can compose your own series around your schedule. Select five Philharmonics, Pops, or Nutcracker performances. Prices start at $130 (see full price list at right). Please note that your seats may vary from concert to concert.

Sunday Matinees M We’re reimagining the RPO’s popular Sunday afternoon series with some exciting new program concepts, designed especially for the Performance Hall at Hochstein. Stay tuned for dates and details.

The No-hassle Ticket exchange Only you, as a subscriber, can enjoy the convenience of free ticket exchanges, allowing you to exchange your tickets for other concerts—even other seats—until 2 PM the day of the performance.

Subscriber Standby If—as a subscriber—you miss a concert in your ticket package, you can simply turn in your ticket for any upcoming concert and attend that one instead. All you have to do is show up the evening of the performance you want to hear and turn in your unused ticket. *

Personal Service from our Patron Services Department Once you choose your 2013–14 series, simply return your order form, or call 585-454-2100 Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM (non-concert Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM). We’re here to help!

Michael ButtermanPrincipal conductor for Education and outreach The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

All programs, dates, times, venues, prices, and performers are subject to change.To streamline the ordering process, we have included all fees in the prices that appear in this brochure, including the Eastman School of Music facility fee.Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is owned and operated by the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music.Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is accessible to people with disabilities and special needs. Please call the Box Office at 585-454-2100 for assistance.

Kodak hall at Eastman Theatre Seating ChartsPHILHarMONIcS SErIES

ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA

BOX 1 BOX 1BOX 1 BOX 1

BOX 2 BOX 2 BOX 2 BOX 2

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BOX 2

BOX 3

BOX 1

BOX 2

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BOX 2

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CENTER LEFT CENTER RIGHT CENTER

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ROWS E-G

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ROWS A-C

ROWS D-J

ROWS K-O

ORCHESTRA RIGHT

ROWS AA-OO

ROWS A-H

MEZZANINE RIGHT

ORCHESTRA LEFT

MEZZANINE LEFT

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BOX 4ROWS A-D

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MEZZANINE RIGHT

ORCHESTRA LEFT

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ROWS D-J

ROWS K-O

ORCHESTRA RIGHT

ROWS AA-OO

ROWS A-H

MEZZANINE RIGHT

ORCHESTRA LEFT

MEZZANINE LEFT

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Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair