RPO 24-25 Pops Season

Holiday 24/25 specials

NOV 27, 29–DEC 1

ADD ON TO YOUR SERIES!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 | 7 PM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 | 2 & 7 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 | 2 & 7 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 | 2 PM

KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

THE NUTCRACKER

Rochester City Ballet

Your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet celebrate 25 years of The Nutcracker at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

This timeless tale of wonder and imagination has become a Rochester holiday tradition. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as delightful dance pairs with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. This beloved story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 7:30 PM

KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

HANDEL'S MESSIAH

Take in the transcendent beauty of Handel’s Messiah live, where a heavenly chorus and majestic orchestration make for an unforgettable celebration. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with soaring arias and iconic melodies, including the rousing “Hallelujah” chorus, which will resonate with you all season long.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 2 & 8 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 | 2 PM

KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

GALA HOLIDAY POPS

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Ashley Jayy, vocals

Festival High School Chorale

Celebrate with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, your RPO, Festival High School Chorale, and returning favorite Ashley Jayy! For more than three decades, Gala Holiday Pops has been one of Rochester’s favorite festivities, and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 | 7 PM*

WEST HERR AUDITORIUM THEATRE

* SPECIAL FAMILY-FRIENDLY START TIME!

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Scott Terrell, conductor

Experience the beloved family film classic like never before with the full score performed live by your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. When a cyclone rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. As they follow the yellow brick road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, they meet Scarecrow, who needs a brain; Tin Woodsman, missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. To earn the Wizard’s help, the group must return with the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West.

JOYCE

COnductor Jeff Tyzik

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 | 8 PM

I’m looking forward to yet another incredibly diverse and exciting Pops Season with your RPO! This year, we will be premiering three new concerts that cover a wide range of musical tastes and genres including Disco Divas, a celebration of the most influential female vocalists of our time, from Donna Summer to Patti LaBelle to Diana Ross and more; Tainted Love: The New Wave, a post-punk, synth-pop exploration of a genre rarely heard in pops concerts; and Come Swing With Me, vocalist Paul Loren’s swinging tribute to Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and the other great crooners of the 1950s Las Vegas Strip.

Rochester favorite Byron Stripling returns as conductor/ trumpeter on his Smooth Sounds of New Orleans concert. We’ll also showcase the very best of contemporary Broadway with Broadway Tonight! as well as a ’Swonderful tribute to George Gershwin featuring the incomparable Lisa Vroman.

You won’t want to miss any of the celebration as your RPO says Happy Birthday, John Williams, with a one-night-only tribute to the venerable American composer featuring his most iconic film scores. And finally, our annual Gala Holiday Pops extravaganza featuring vocalist Ashley Jayy and the Festival High School Chorale, a Rochester family tradition for over 30 years! As always, the incredible talents of your RPO will be on display for each and every concert.

We are indeed fortunate to have one of America’s greatest orchestras right here in Rochester and I am extremely proud and thankful to have the thrill of being on stage with these great musicians for another incredible season.

DISCO DIVAS

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Shayna Steele, Ashley Jayy, and Kelly LeVesque, vocals

Disco Divas celebrates the queens of disco: Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, and the one and only Diana Ross, as well as disco hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, and more. Disco Divas features the powerhouse vocal trio of Shayna Steele, Ashley Jayy, and Kelly LeVesque belting out classics including Bad Girls, I’m Coming Out, Lady Marmalade, and I Will Survive.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 7 PM*

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 7 PM*

* SPECIAL FAMILY-FRIENDLY START TIME!

Get ready to embark on the penultimate leg of Harry’s journey as Warner Bros. and CineConcerts bring to the screen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1—In Concert. Harry, Ron, and Hermione face their latest set of challenges and foes both new and old as the seventh film comes to Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre, projected on a giant screen and accompanied by your RPO. Relive every harrowing moment with an experience you’ll never forget.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 | 8 PM

TAINTED LOVE: THE NEW WAVE

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Relax—don’t miss a night out with your RPO and the ’70s/’80s new wave sound. Tainted Love: The New Wave features the electronic sounds and pulsing beats of Flock of Seagulls, Blondie, Eurythmics, and so much more. With classic hits such as Sweet Dreams, One Way or Another, and Don’t You

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ PART 1—IN CONCERT

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 2 & 8 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 | 2 PM

GALA HOLIDAY POPS

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Ashley Jayy, vocals

Festival High School Chorale

Celebrate the winter holidays with Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, your RPO, Festival High School Chorale, and returning favorite Ashley Jayy! For more than three decades, Gala Holiday Pops has been one of Rochester’s favorite traditions and a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the season.

SPONSORED BY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 | 8 PM

ALL THAT SATCHMO: SMOOTH SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS

Byron Stripling, conductor, vocals & trumpet

Trumpeter and vocalist extraordinaire Byron Stripling and internationally acclaimed vocal jazz phenomenon Carmen Bradford light up the stage with hits made famous by New Orleans favorites Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Al Hirt, Mahalia Jackson, and Jazz Age icons Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, and Billie Holiday. Featuring classics from The Great American Songbook, they recreate some of the most memorable moments in musical history while entertaining and capturing everyone's heart along the way.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 | 8 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN WILLIAMS!

Happy 92nd Birthday, John Williams! Celebrate the legendary composer and experience the magic of his iconic film scores, from Star Wars, Jaws, and Jurassic Park to E.T., Close Encounters, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Join us for this one-night-only concert honoring Williams' unparalleled contribution to cinematic music, and an unforgettable evening!

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 | 8 PM

BROADWAY TONIGHT!

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

The best and brightest new talent from the Great White Way join your RPO. Featuring classic Broadway hits as well as songs from today’s most exciting shows including Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Aladdin, Wicked, and more!

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | 8 PM

‘SWONDERFUL: A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE GERSHWIN

William Waldrop, conductor

Lisa Vroman, vocals

‘Swonderful to join your RPO for a night of heartfelt tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. Lisa Vroman returns for an evening of classics including Someone to Watch Over Me, I Got Rhythm, By Strauss, and many more honoring two of the most influential figures in the history of The Great American Songbook.

FRIDAY, MAY 23 | 8 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 24 | 8 PM

COME SWING WITH ME!

Jeff Tyzik, conductor

Paul Loren, vocals

Travel back in time to the heyday of the 1950s Las Vegas Strip, where the biggest names in show business held sway and a well-poured martini was never far away. From Sinatra and the Rat Pack, to Louis Prima and Bobby Darin, the young, soulful crooner Paul Loren takes you on a swinging journey through crowded cocktail lounges and casinos, highlighting some of the most iconic voices of all time along the way!

24/25 PACKAGES

FRI, OCT 4 & SAT, OCT 5

FRI, OCT 18 & SAT, OCT 19

FRI, NOV 15 & SAT, NOV 16

FRI, DEC 20 SAT, DEC 21 SUN, DEC 22

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6

(FRI/SAT 8 PM SHOW)

(FRI/SAT 8 PM SHOW)

(SAT/SUN 2PM SHOW)

FRI, JAN 17 & SAT, JAN 18

SAT, FEB 15

FRI, MAR 7 & SAT, MAR 8

FRI, APR 25 & SAT, APR 26

FRI, MAY 23 & SAT, MAY 24

**HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN WILLIAMS!

SAT., FEB 15 ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY**

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If you add tickets to your package, we will assign those seats starting in June after all subscriber packages have been seated. Subscribers may request exchanges upon subscribing. Those requests will then be processed by our Patron Services team starting June 2024.

In early August, you will receive your season and add-on tickets.

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