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Christopher Seaman, Music DirectorJeff Tyzik, Principal Pops ConductorMichael Butterman, Principal Conductor for Education and OutreachThe Louise & Henry Epstein Family Chair

R O C H E S T E R P H I L H A R M O N I C O R C H E S T R A

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This is Your Invitation to the RPO’s Inaugural Season in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. . .A new season. A new theatre. An exhilarating experience.

We invite you or your company to become a founding member of the Rochester PhilharmonicOrchestra’s Box Seat Society. To learn more about this unique and historic opportunity, pleasecall Steve Schwab, Vice President for Development, at (585) 454-7311 x249.

We encourage you to call us today, as we anticipate box seating will sell quickly!�

Experience the RPO as never before – with brand new Box Seating in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

108 East Avenue • Rochester, NY 14604 • www.rpo.org

PHOTO COURTESY THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

Dear Friends,

Below you’ll see an artist’s rendering of the new Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre—which, in just a fewshort months, will become a reality for our community. This is a true point of pride for the RochesterPhilharmonic Orchestra. It’s not often an orchestra has the opportunity to offer its patrons suchwonderful amenities as new, comfortable seating, improved sightlines, and the many other featuresthat are part of this major renovation and expansion program over the next two years.

This will truly be one for the history books, and we hope you will renew your subscription and reserveyour place now for the exciting season ahead.

This will be an exceptional year of music from the world-class musicians, conductors, and great artistsof your RPO. As you will see throughout this brochure, we are celebrating our transformed home withmany remarkable performances—including three RPO commissions and world premieres! We willofficially launch this historic season with Beethoven’s Ninth and a Red Carpet Spectacular you won’twant to miss. Aida, South Pacific, and ABBA: The Hits are just a few of the many highlights!

What else is new? The RPO is adding a new and exciting Symphony 201 concert to our traditionalSymphony 101 series. Plus, we have what promises to be an unforgettable—and fun—orKIDStraseason… geared for children ages 3 and up.

In the pages ahead, you’ll notice that many of our featured artists have illustrated stars next to theirnames. That’s because they are part of our “Rising Stars” program, spotlighting today’s brightestyoung talent throughout the season. You’ll also note that we are changing the start times for ourThursday evening Philharmonic performances to 7:30 pm.

On behalf of everyone at the RPO, thank you for your generous and continued support. We are workinghard to ensure that your 2009-10 season provides exhilarating, inspiring experiences. See you in thenew Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

Cordially,

Charles H. OwensPresident & CEORochester Philharmonic Orchestra

P.S. – It’s important that you renew your subscription by May 22ndto ensure your seating of choice. After this date, your seats will be released for sale to new subscribers on our waiting list.


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PATRON LEVELS$400* per person:Box SeatingKodak Hall Preview – be the first to see it!Culinary extravaganzaConcertSpecial recognition in program

$250* per person:Kodak Hall PreviewCulinary extravaganzaConcertSpecial recognition in program

$175* per person:Culinary extravaganzaConcert

$1750* for a table of 8: Kodak Hall Preview for your groupCulinary extravaganzaConcertSpecial recognition in the program

Be the first to see the transformed Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… your RPO’s Opening Night in its transformed home! On Thursday, October 8, 2009, you willarrive for an experience like no other. First, a special pre-concertculinary extravaganza on Gibbs Street. Then, an amazing evening ofmusic—including the world premiere of Geo., composed by Eastman School DeanDouglas Lowry and Beethoven’s Ninth—that will be the talk of Rochester!

And, at the special premium levels of $250+, you will be the first to seethe renovated Eastman Theatre—we’ll provide a sneak peek of KodakHall before it’s open to the public!

* If this concert is part of your subscription package, kindly deduct $50 from the cost.

A portion of each ticket is tax-deductible.

For more information, please call Marilyn Merrigan at the RPO at (585) 454-7311 x243.

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Thursdays at 7:30 pm and Saturdays at 8:00 pm (except where noted)Kodak Hall at Eastman TheatrePre-Concert Chat one hour before curtain.

Philharmonics SeriesDon’t miss

this historic opening weekend

extravaganza!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 8:30 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 8:00 PMSUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 2:00 PM(Note: There is no Pre-Concert Chat for the October 8 performance)

Christopher Seaman, conductorRochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director

Barbara Shirvis, sopranoJami Tyzik, mezzo-sopranoCharles Reid, tenorKevin Deas, baritone

Douglas Lowry: Geo. (RPO commission & world premiere)Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

The Eastman Reopens!Beethoven’s Ninth

Christopher Seaman,Music Director

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Subscribers can save 30%! Add this performance to your renewal order today and save 30% on regular prices!

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Geo. celebratesGeorge Eastman

JANUARY 21 & 23

Handel & HaydnChristopher Seaman, conductorAdina Aaron, sopranoElgar: Selections from Wand of YouthBarber: Knoxville: Summer of 1915Handel: Concerto Grosso in B flat, Op. 6, No. 7Haydn: Symphony No. 100,“Military”

NOVEMBER 5 & 7

Van Cliburn Competition Winner!Arild Remmereit, guest conductor Van Cliburn Gold Medal Winner, pianoThe Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist will be chosen on June 7th –and this prestigious winner will perform with us in the fall.Repertoire to be announced.

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OCTOBER 29 & 31

Virtuoso Vadim GluzmanChristopher Seaman, conductorVadim Gluzman, violinArvo Pärt: Cantus in Memory of Benjamin BrittenSibelius: Violin ConcertoVaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5

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NOVEMBER 19 & 21

Tchaikovsky's Violin ConcertoHannu Lintu, guest conductor Augustin Hadelich, violinEinojuhani Rautavaara: IconsShostakovich: Symphony No. 1Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto

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FEBRUARY 11 & 13

Valentine's Weekend – Romeo & JulietJustin Brown, guest conductorTwyla Robinson, sopranoBerlioz: Selections from Romeo and JulietR. Strauss: Four Last SongsR. Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier

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MARCH 4 & 6

Orli Shaham plays MozartChristopher Seaman, conductorOrli Shaham, pianoMozart: Piano Concerto No. 23Mahler: Symphony No. 5


MARCH 11 & 13

Orchestral Fireworks!Christopher Seaman, conductorJuliana Athayde, violin (The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair)Sibelius: “Valse Triste” from KuolemaMendelssohn: Symphony No. 5, “Reformation”Allen Shawn: Violin Concerto (RPO commission & world premiere)Ravel: La Valse


APRIL 8 & 10

Beethoven's SeventhJames Gaffigan, guest conductorKirill Gerstein, pianoBarber: Medea’s Meditation and Dance of VengeanceBernstein: Symphony No. 2, “Age of Anxiety”Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

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JANUARY 28 & 30

Tyzik, Debussy & BrahmsChristopher Seaman, conductorCharles Ross, timpani (The Harold and Joan Feinbloom Chair)Debussy: “Fêtes” and “Nuages” from NocturnesJeff Tyzik: Timpani Concerto (RPO commission & world premiere)Brahms: Symphony No. 3


APRIL 15 & 17

Dichter Plays Paganini’s RhapsodyChristopher Seaman, conductorMisha Dichter, pianoJohn Corigliano: Gazebo DancesRachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniSchubert: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” Elgar: In the South (Alassio)


APRIL 29 & MAY 1

Ravishing RachmaninoffRossen Milanov, guest conductorDouglas Prosser, trumpet (The Elaine P. Wilson Chair)Ginastera: Variaciones concertantesTomasi: Trumpet Concerto Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3


MAY 6 & 8

Berlioz BlockbusterJohn Nelson, guest conductorMelissa Matson, viola Schumann: Overture to ManfredHaydn: Symphony No. 86Berlioz: Harold in Italy

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MAY 20 & 22

Season Finale:VERDI'S "AIDA" In ConcertMercury Opera Rochester Christopher Seaman, conductorAngela Brown (Aida)Nancy Maultsby (Amneris)Stephen Powell (Amonasro)TBC (Radamis)Verdi: Aida


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 8:00 PMSATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 8:00 PMSUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 2:00 PM

Jeff Tyzik, conductorSpectrumRadiance

Opening Night - The Magic of Motown

Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pmKodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Jeff Tyzik,Principal Pops Conductor

Opening Night is included in

all Pops packages!

We’ll kick off our Wegmans Pops series in the transformed Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatrewith chartbusting hits performed by Spectrum and Radiance. This promises to be an openingweekend for the history books!


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Spectrum Radiance

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MAY 28 & 29

Benny Goodman & Artie Shaw –A Centennial CelebrationJeff Tyzik, conductorDave Bennett, clarinetDave Bennett QuartetCarol McCartney, vocalsThis tribute to the jazz masters will celebrate acentennial of work and conclude our first season in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.

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APRIL 23 & 24PLUS SUNDAY, APRIL 25 AT 2:00 PM

"SOUTH PACIFIC" in concertJeff Tyzik, conductorGet ready for this spectacular Broadway showperformed in concert at the Eastman!

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FEBRUARY 26 & 27

Big Screen Epics!Jack Everly, guest conductorRochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, directorMusic from Hollywood’s hottest blockbusters willtake over! Star Wars, Titanic, Gone With the Wind,Dr. Zhivago, and more.


MARCH 19 & 20PLUS SUNDAY, MARCH 21 AT 2:00 PM

ABBA: The HitsABBA ManiaHave the time of your life at this tribute show to theenduringly popular band ABBA! Featuring DancingQueen, Mamma Mia, and more!


FEBRUARY 5 & 6

The Glory of GospelJeff Tyzik, conductorWycliffe Gordon, tromboneLocal Gospel ChoirsA powerful evening of performances that will moveand inspire you. A can’t-miss Pops spectacular.


JANUARY 8 & 9

All in the Family –The RPO Takes Center Stage! Michael Butterman, conductor

The Louise and Henry Epstein Family ChairThe RPO’s world-class musicians take center stage for an evening of favorites performed by our hometown heroes.



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NOVEMBER 13 & 14

Opera in Love!Jeff Tyzik, conductorMela Dailey, sopranoJami Tyzik, mezzo-sopranoBrandon McReynolds, tenorMarcus DeLoach, baritoneStories of love, honor, despair and betrayal.Experience the joy of hearing passionate renditionsof opera hits from Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, and Mozartsung by a new generation of opera stars.


DECEMBER 18 & 19PLUS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 AT 2:00 PM & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT 2:00 PM

GALA HOLIDAY POPS!Jeff Tyzik, conductorDoug LaBrecque, tenorFestival High School Chorale,

Harold McAulliffe, directorA perfect way to ring in the holiday season, with tenor Doug LaBrecque—an RPO favorite!



Friday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pmPerformance Hall at Hochstein (unless otherwise noted)

Symphony 101

The Classical EraMusic of Mozart, Haydn, BeethovenChristopher Seaman, conductor

Modern ClassicsMusic of Bartók, Britten, StravinskyChristopher Seaman, conductor

The Glory of the BaroqueMusic of Bach, Handel, and MoreBenton Hess, guest conductor

SUNDAY, APRIL 18 AT 2:00 PMKODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Theme and Variations featuring Misha DichterChristopher Seaman, conductorMisha Dichter, piano

The Great RomanticsMusic of Brahms, Mendelssohn, DvořákChristopher Seaman, conductor

Christopher Seaman,Music Director

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Graduate toSymphony 201!

This great series goes in depth with Music Director Christopher Seaman, as he fills in all the details about the stories behind the music. You’ll havethe chance to learn even more during our live Q&A session following eachone hour performance.

New this Year!At the end of the 101 season,

graduate to Symphony 201 featuring Misha Dichter, who

will join Christopher Seaman to discuss "Theme and Variations" using Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody

on a Theme of Paganini. Then, enjoy a full performance

in the second half!INCLUDED IN PACKAGEM


Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pmPerformance Hall at Hochstein (unless otherwise noted).

Michael Butterman,Principal Conductor for Education and OutreachThe Louise & Henry EpsteinFamily Chair

NOVEMBER 1

Carnival of the AnimalsJust in time for Halloween! This Saint-Saëns’ classic depicts an animal with each movement. Come in costume!

MAY 9KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATREAn Enchanting Tale“THE FIREBIRD”Michael Butterman, conductor

The Louise and Henry Epstein Family ChairUnderground Railroad Theater, shadow puppetryCome melt the last memories of winter with The Firebird—a Russian fairy tale on the stage of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

FEBRUARY 21

Babar the Elephant!Michael Butterman, conductor

The Louise and Henry Epstein Family ChairAn adaptation of the treasured book character.

DECEMBER 13KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Holiday Favorite - “The Snowman”Michael Butterman, conductor

The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

APRIL 11

Mr. Smith's CompositionMichael Butterman, conductor

The Louise and Henry Epstein Family ChairEver wonder how to compose music? This takes youthrough the choices to make music come alive.

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© Snowman Enterprises Ltd. 1982, 2009

CelebrateMichael’s

10th Anniversarywith the RPO!Share the magic of the RPO with your children or grandchildren!

Best of all, you can wiggle to the music. It’s great for all ages but designedfor families with children ages 3 and up.

Add on this show to your package: $15 Adults, $10 Children

orKIDStra Special:

Special Events

DECEMBER 12 AT 8:00 PMKODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Christopher Seaman, conductorRochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director

NOVEMBER 27 AT 2:00 & 7:00 PM NOVEMBER 28 AT 2:00 & 7:00 PM NOVEMBER 29 AT 2:00 & 7:00 PMKODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Michael Butterman, conductor The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic directorBach Children’s Chorus, in residence at Nazareth College,

Karla Krogstad, director

The Nutcracker

A Classical Christmas


These tickets sell fast!

Celebrate the season with our newest holiday tradition—A Classical Christmas.Enjoy the glorious sounds of your RPO and the Rochester Oratorio Society,performing excerpts from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, and more!

Subscribers can save 30%! Add this performance to your renewal ordertoday and save 30% on regular prices!

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The rewards of renewing early: great seats, great savings, guaranteed.

Order Today!By Mail: Complete the order form and return it with your payment to the RPO Box Office,

108 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604.

By Phone: Call the RPO Box Office at (585) 454-2100. Credit card orders only, please.

Online: Simply log onto www.rpo.org. Click on “Buy Tickets” on the left side of the screen, then click on “Season Renewals.”

By Fax: Complete the order form and fax it to (585) 454-7885. Credit card orders only, please.

Questions: We’re happy to help! Call the RPO Box Office at (585) 454-2100or email [email protected].

Please note: a $5 per-subscription, non-refundable processing fee is included in the published price of all subscription packages.

All programs, dates, times, venues, prices, and performers are subject to change.

The Eastman Theatre is owned and operated by the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music.

The Eastman Theatre is accessible to people with disabilities and special needs.


Compose-Your-Own SeriesQYou can compose your ownseries around your schedule!Select five (5) Philharmonics,Pops, or Nutcrackerperformances. Prices start at$115. (Please note, your seatsmay vary from concert toconcert.)

The no-hassle ticket exchangeOnly you, as a subscriber, canenjoy the convenience of FREEticket exchanges, allowing youto exchange your tickets forother concerts—even otherseats—until 2:00 pm the day of the performance.

Personal service from ourPatron Services departmentOnce you choose your 2009-10series, simply return your orderform, or call (585) 454-2100Monday through Saturday from10:00 am to 5:00 pm (non-concert Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00 pm.) We’re here to help!



Please call Steve Schwab, Vice President for Development, at (585) 454-7311 x249 for information on our new Box Seat Society!

SERIES PRICING

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OPENING PHILS $50 $41 $29 $17

OPENING POPS $48 $39 $28 $17

GALA HOLIDAY POPS $45 $36 $27 $18

NUTCRACKER $43 $35 $25 $15

A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS $42 $34 $22 $15

ORKIDSTRA HOLIDAY $15 ADULTS, $10 CHILDREN

ADD-ON TICKET PRICING

CONCERTS ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

PHILSa 14 $698 $558 $411 $257

PHILSb 7 $362 $292 $215 $131

PHILSc 7 $362 $292 $215 $131

PHILSd 5 $265 $215 $160 $100

PHILSf 5 $265 $215 $160 $100

POPSx 9 $455 $374 $275 $185

POPSy 5 $265 $215 $160 $110

POPSz 5 $265 $215 $160 $110

CYOQ 5 $275 $225 $165 $115

SYMPHONY 101m 5 $110 general admission

ORKIDSTRAk $50 4 concerts + The Snowman$41 without The Snowman

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The RPO is supported in part by grants from Monroe County, City of Rochester, National Endowment for the Arts, New York State SenatorsJim Alesi and Joseph E. Robach, and New York State Assembly Members David Gantt, Joseph D. Morelle, Susan John, and David Koon.RPO performances are made possible in part by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency.

Special thanks to our major sponsors: Bartholomew Health Care Group; Bausch & Lomb; The Brown Group – Private Banking & InvestmentGroup of Merrill Lynch; Canandaigua National Bank & Trust; Constellation Brands; Davenport-Hatch Foundation; The Alfred Davis &Brunhilde Knapp Artists Performance Fund; Democrat and Chronicle; DiMino Family Foundation; Dominion Transmission; Max & VictoriaDreyfus Foundation; Eastman Kodak Company; Excellus BlueCross BlueShield; Fiandach & Fiandach; Fidelity Investments; First NiagaraFinancial Group; Glover Crask Charitable Trust; The Gouvernet Arts Fund; G.W. Lisk, Inc. of Clifton Springs; Harter Secrest & Emery LLP;Hylan Enterprises; KPMG, LLP; Dr. Jacques & Mrs. Dawn Lipson; M&T Bank; Mozart Performance Fund: Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. and StevenHess; Nixon Peabody LLP; PAETEC Communications, Inc.; Preferred Care; Rochester Area Community Foundation; The Katherine T. & JonL. Schumacher Orchestra Musician Soloist Fund; Thomson Reuters; Time Warner Cable; Unity Health; University of Rochester MedicalCenter; Wegmans Food Markets; Wendy’s Restaurants of Rochester; Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation; Marie C. and Joseph C.Wilson Fund; Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP and Xerox.

KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE SEATING CHART

New York State Council on the Arts,

a State Agency

County Executive Maggie Brooks

New York State SenatorJim Alesi

New York State AssemblyDavid Gantt

New York State SenatorJoseph E. Robach

Robert J. Duffy, MayorCity of Rochester

National Endowment for the Arts

New York State AssemblyJoseph D. Morelle

New York State AssemblySusan John

New York State AssemblyDavid Koon

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SPECIAL OFFER: Renew by May 22nd

to guarantee your seats in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

(585) 454-2100 | www.rpo.org

Christopher Seaman, Music DirectorJeff Tyzik, Principal Pops ConductorMichael Butterman, Principal Conductor for Education and OutreachThe Louise & Henry Epstein Family Chair

R O C H E S T E R P H I L H A R M O N I C O R C H E S T R A


This is Your Invitation to the RPO’s Inaugural Season in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. . .A new season. A new theatre. An exhilarating experience.

We invite you or your company to become a founding member of the Rochester PhilharmonicOrchestra’s Box Seat Society. To learn more about this unique and historic opportunity, pleasecall Steve Schwab, Vice President for Development, at (585) 454-7311 x249.

We encourage you to call us today, as we anticipate box seating will sell quickly!�

Experience the RPO as never before – with brand new Box Seating in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

108 East Avenue • Rochester, NY 14604 • www.rpo.org

PHOTO COURTESY THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

this is your invitation to the rpo’s inaugural season in ... · the renovated eastman...

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