The Democrat and Chronicle called the performance “overflowing with musical skill and emotional relevance – a fine conclusion to the season.” Carl Orff’s epic Carmina Burana closed last season, with the Rochester Oratorio Society, the Bach Children’s Chorus, and vocal soloists.Conductor Laureate Christopher Seaman returned to Rochester to lead the RPO in the music of Elgar and Stravinsky, with pianist Jon Nakamatsu performing Saint-Saëns’ second concerto.Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik’s 2012 commission to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Memorial Art Gallery, Images: Musical Impressions of an Art Museum, was brought to life with world-premiere choreography by Rochester City Ballet’s Jamey Leverett.“He’s enticing a new generation of music lovers with his willingness to engage with the community in new ways while delighting our regular patrons with his thoughtful mix of programming.” “There’s no doubt that Ward’s appointment and subsequent hard work with the orchestra and within the community is being embraced by both groups,” said RPO Board Chair Jules L. In between, the 33-year old Rochester native hosted the RPO’s first-ever, free, season-announcement concert in Kodak Hall to preview his current inaugural season. At its annual meeting with membership today, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) looked back at its 2014-15 fiscal year (Septem– August 31, 2015), reviewing highlights – including Music Director Ward Stare’s first season, audience growth and record-setting ticket sales – as well as challenges that include an ongoing deficit.Īrtistically, the year began with last season’s Philharmonics Season opener conducted by Stare featuring superstar violinist Midori, and ended with his conducting the RPO’s entire summer season of 11 community concerts that took the orchestra over 600 miles – from downtown Rochester to the Adirondacks.
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