2015-16 Season Seating & Pricing Information

WARD STARE

MUSIC DIRECTOR

2015–16 SEASON

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THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF MUSIC DIRECTOR WARD STARE

PHILHARMONICS SERIES SPONSORED BY

THU

SEPT 17 7:30 PM SAT

SEPT 19 8 PM

Pre-concert chats begin one hour before performances

SEASON OPENER: WARD STARE CONDUCTS PINES OF ROME Ward Stare, conductor DUKAS TCHAIKOVSKY BARBER RESPIGHI

THU

OCT 1

7:30 PM SAT

OCT 3 8 PM

THU

OCT 15 7:30 PM SAT

OCT 17 8 PM

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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice for opening Francesca da Rimini weekend Adagio for Strings events.

Pines of Rome

SIBELIUS AND BRITTEN Ward Stare, conductor W. Peter Kurau, horn The Cricket and Frank Luellen Chair Andrew Kennedy, tenor ARNOLD Four Scottish Dances BRITTEN Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2

CHRISTOPHER SEAMAN

SEAMAN CONDUCTS BRAHMS 4 Christopher Seaman, Conductor Laureate

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

Christopher O’Riley, piano DEBUSSY MOZART BRAHMS

"Iberia" from Images Piano Concerto No. 22 Symphony No. 4

THU

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NOV 19 7:30 PM SAT

NOV 21

8 PM

FABIEN GABEL

PROKOFIEV’S ROMEO AND JULIET Ward Stare, conductor Simone Porter, violin | Eastman-Rochester Chorus, William Weinert, director WAGNER VAUGHAN WILLIAMS BARBER PROKOFIEV

THU

JAN 14

7:30 PM SAT

JAN 16 8 PM

TCHAIKOVSKY’S “PATHÉTIQUE” Fabien Gabel, guest conductor Julie Albers, cello | Karen Gomyo, violin SCRIABIN BRAHMS TCHAIKOVSKY

THU

FEB 4 7:30 PM SAT

FEB 6 8 PM

Prelude to Act 3 of Lohengrin Toward the Unknown Region Violin Concerto Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet

Rêverie Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

BEETHOVEN 4 Ward Stare, conductor | Marina Piccinini, flute HAYDN AARON JAY KERNIS BEETHOVEN

Symphony No. 67 Flute Concerto (Premiere commission) Symphony No. 4

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Pre-concert chats begin one hour before performances

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THU

FEB 25 7:30 PM SAT

FEB 27 8 PM

THU

MAR 3 7:30 PM SAT

MAR 5 8 PM

MOZART 29 Günther Herbig, guest conductor Jeffrey Gray, bass trombone MOZART ERIC EWAZEN SCHUMANN

Symphony No. 29 Bass Trombone Concerto Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”

EIN HELDENLEBEN (A HERO’S LIFE) Ward Stare, conductor | Vadym Kholodenko, piano STEPHANIE BERG PROKOFIEV R. STRAUSS

Ravish and Mayhem Piano Concerto No. 3 Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life)

THU

MAR 17 7:30 PM SAT

MAR 19 8 PM

YUJA WANG

THU

APR 14 7:30 PM SAT

APR 16 8 PM

THU

MAY 5

7:30 PM SAT

MAY 7

8 PM

THU

JUNE 2 7:30 PM SAT

JUNE 4 8 PM

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STRAUSS’ FOUR LAST SONGS Ward Stare, conductor | Erin Wall, soprano PATRICK HARLIN BARBER VAUGHAN WILLIAMS R. STRAUSS

Rapture Symphony No. 1 Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Four Last Songs

YUJA WANG PLAYS BARTÓK Ward Stare, conductor | Yuja Wang, piano SAINT-SAËNS "Danse Bacchanale" from Samson and Delilah BARTÓK Piano Concerto No. 1 RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances

WORLD-PREMIERE TYZIK

JULIANA ATHAYDE

Jeff Tyzik, conductor Juliana Athayde, violin The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director BERNSTEIN JEFF TYZIK ARTURO MÁRQUEZ PIAZZOLLA COPLAND

"Symphonic Dances" from West Side Story Violin Concerto (premiere) Danzón No. 2 Tangazo Four Dances for Rodeo

JEFF TYZIK

DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ Ward Stare, conductor | Olga Kern, piano Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director ROUSSEL Bacchus and Ariadne Suite RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini BORODIN "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor RAVEL Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2

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POPS SERIES

JEFF TYZIK, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR

SPONSORED BY

FRI

SEPT 11 8 PM SAT

SEPT 12 8 PM

AN EVENING WITH MEGAN HILTY Jeff Tyzik, conductor | Megan Hilty, vocals

She’s dazzled on NBC’s Smash and been crowned Time Magazine’s “new princess of Broadway.” Now, Megan Hilty will blow you away in her RPO debut.

MEGAN HILTY

FRI

OCT 23 8 PM SAT

OCT 24 8 PM

FRI

NOV 13 8 PM SAT

NOV 14 8 PM

FRI

DEC 18 8 PM SAT

DEC 19

2 & 8 PM SUN

DEC 20 2 PM

FRI

JAN 8 8 PM SAT

JAN 9 8 PM

DISNEY IN CONCERT: TALE AS OLD AS TIME Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Relive the most magical moments from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Frozen, and more, complete with live music and big-screen video.

SWING IS THE THING Jeff Tyzik, conductor Stephen Edward Sayer and Chandrae Roettig, dancers/choreographers

Get ready to boogie-woogie, jump and jive, and “rock around the clock” as world class swing dancers strut their stuff onstage with the RPO!

GALA HOLIDAY POPS Jeff Tyzik, conductor Festival High School Chorale, Amy Story and Harold McAulliffe, co-directors Community Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director

From festive favorites to heartwarming carols, the RPO’s beloved holiday extravaganza is guaranteed to brighten your season.

CIRQUE MUSICA Jeff Tyzik, conductor

A must see for all ages! Circus meets symphony as the world’s greatest acrobats, aerialists, and contortionists perform an array of unbelievable feats, all accompanied by the most beloved classical music.

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POPS SERIES

JEFF TYZIK, PRINCIPAL POPS CONDUCTOR

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FRI

JAN 22

8 PM SAT

JAN 23 8 PM

FRI

FEB 12 8 PM

DOC SEVERINSEN

SAT

FEB 13 8 PM

FRI

MAR 11 8 PM SAT

MAR 12 8 PM

FRI

MAY 27

8 PM SAT

MAY 28 8 PM

DOC SEVERINSEN Doc Severinsen, guest conductor and trumpet

The Grammy–winning artist and legendary Tonight Show bandleader brings his trademark flair to Rochester for two special performances with the RPO.

HEART AND SOUL Jeff Tyzik, conductor | Michael Lynche, vocals

American Idol’s Michael Lynche re-kindles your Valentine spirit with love songs made famous by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, and James Brown.

BROADWAY ROCKS Ward Stare, conductor | Vocalists, TBD

Rock out with show-stopping hits from Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Rent, and more, with vocalists straight from the Broadway stage.

A NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB II

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Jeff Tyzik, conductor | Byron Stripling, trumpet Ted Levy, tap dancer | Miche Braden, vocalist

Spend an evening in Harlem’s hippest club with jazz hits by the masters: Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and more.

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NEW WEDNESDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE! WEDN ESDAY, N OV 2 5 | 7 P M F RIDAY, NOV 27 | 2 & 7 P M SATUR DAY, N OV 2 8 | 2 & 7 P M S UN DAY, N OV 2 9 | 2 P M

THE NUTCRACKER Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

ERICH CAMPING

Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director

Start off your holiday season with magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, and mischievous mice! Delight to Rochester’s only full-length, live-music performance that is sure to dazzle and warm your heart.

Magnifico!

Celebrating the Opening of the RPO Season with Music Director Ward Stare

SAVE THE DATES

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 at Genesee Valley Club Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, Dinner, Music THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Pre-Concert Reception at Max of Eastman Place Post-Concert Dessert Reception (free to all ticketholders) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Post-Concert Dessert Reception (free to all ticketholders) Contact Judith Lemoncelli for more information: jlemoncelli@rpo.org or 585-454-7311 x238.

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SPECIAL CONCERTS

ADD ON TO YOUR SEASON BEFORE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THU

OCT 29 7:30 PM

DISTANT WORLDS: MUSIC FROM FINAL FANTASY® Arnie Roth, guest conductor

Music from all 14 games in the Final Fantasy franchise, complete with an HD video presentation of exclusive content.

Box: $87; Zone 1: $65; Zone 2: $49; Zone 3: $34; Zone 4: $20

SAT

NOV 7 8 PM

FAITHFULLY: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY

JUST ADDED!

‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ ‘Faithfully’, ‘Any Way You Want It’, ‘Open Arms,’ and more—all backed by the RPO! Box: $101; Zone 1: $77; Zone 2: $64; Zone 3: $41; Zone 4: $22

SAT

DEC 12 7 PM

HOME ALONE WITH THE RPO

See this holiday favorite as never before—on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment!

Box: $84; Zone 1: $63; Zone 2: $53; Zone 3: $37; Zone 4: $22

SUN

JAN 17 3 PM

FROM THE TOP LIVE WITH HOST CHRISTOPHER O'RILEY Ward Stare, conductor

Be part of a live taping of NPR’s popular radio program as talented young musicians from Rochester and around the country take the stage at Kodak Hall.

Box: $73; Zone 1: $55; Zone 2: $37; Zone 3: $22; Zone 4: $14 MEDIA SPONSOR:

SAT

APR 30 8 PM

JIM BRICKMAN The chart-topping, crowd-pleasing singer and pianist takes the audience on a musical journey in this one-night-only special event with the RPO!

MOST POPULAR!

Box: $101; Zone 1: $77; Zone 2: $64; Zone 3: $41; Zone 4: $22

* Concerts on this page are not available for subscriber exchanges or Compose Your Own choices.

JIM BRICKMAN

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PHILHARMONICS & FROM THE TOP SEATING

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MEZZANINE

POPS, SPECIALS* & NUTCRACKER SEATING

ORCHESTRA

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LEFT CENTER

CENTER

RIGHT CENTER

MEZZANINE

* All specials except From the Top

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SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES & PRICING SAME SEAT PHILS B & C 6 CONCERTS

FLEX SEAT CYO 6*

SAME SEAT POPS Y & Z

THURSDAY OR SATURDAY

6 CONCERTS PHILS OR POPS

FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

$ 502

$ 544

$ 440

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340

ZONE 2

322

343

285

ZONE 3

220

232

185

ZONE 4

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130

105

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FIXED SEAT PACKAGES PHILHARMONICS SERIES B

PHILHARMONICS SERIES C

Season Opener: Pines of Rome............ SEPT 17 & 19 Seaman Conducts Brahms 4................. OCT 15 & 17 Beethoven 4............................................... FEB 4 & 6 Mozart 29.................................................... FEB 25 & 27 Strauss’ Four Last Songs........................ MAR 17 & 19 Daphnis and Chloé................................... JUNE 2 & 4

Sibelius and Britten.................................. OCT 1 & 3 Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet............... NOV 19 & 21 Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique”.................... JAN 14 & 16 Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life)........... MAR 3 & 5 Yuja Wang Plays Bartók.......................... APR 14 & 16 World-Premiere Tyzik.............................. MAY 5 & 7

POPS SERIES Y

POPS SERIES Z

An Evening with Megan Hilty................ SEPT 11 & 12 Swing Is The Thing................................... NOV 13 & 14 Gala Holiday Pops.................................... DEC 18 & 19 Cirque Musica............................................. JAN 8 & 9 Broadway Rocks....................................... MAR 11 & 12

Disney in Concert...................................... OCT 23 & 24 Gala Holiday Pops.................................... DEC 18 & 19 Doc Severinsen.......................................... JAN 22 & 23 Heart and Soul........................................... FEB 12 & 13 A Night at the Cotton Club II................ MAY 27 & 28

6 CONCERTS THURSDAY OR SATURDAY

5 CONCERTS FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

6 CONCERTS THURSDAY OR SATURDAY

5 CONCERTS FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

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*COMPOSE YOUR OWN (CYO) SERIES • Varied seating throughout the season • Flex Seat Package: Mix-and-match any 6 Philharmonics, Pops, or Nutcracker performances to create your own perfect season.

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Distant Worlds

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Faithfully: A Tribute to the Music of Journey

Nov 7

Home Alone

Dec 12

From the Top

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Jim Brickman

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SERIES SPONSORS

SPECIAL The Mozart Performance Fund: Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. and Steven Hess THANKS TO Katherine T. and Jon L. Schumacher Orchestra Musician Soloist Fund The Alfred Davis and Brunhilde Knapp Artists Performance Fund

SEASON SPONSOR

YUJA WANG

CIRQUE MUSICA

RPO PERFORMANCES ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE.

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