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Piazzolla’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s “Linz” Symphony

Sun Valley Pavilion

Christopher Seaman, Music Director from 1998 to 2011, returns to Rochester to lead Dvořák’s lyrical, loving hymn to nature, the verdant Eighth Symphony. And, a solo performance by your RPO’s beloved concertmaster Juliana Athayde, who radiates the great joy of making music, a spirit that will be heard in every note of Bach’s glorious Violin Concerto.

RPO: Christopher Seaman Returns

Eastman Theatre

Christopher Seaman Returns

“Fauré and Mendelssohn composed these extraordinary chamber music gems, each one effortlessly combining intimacy, introspection, brilliance, and technical mastery. Mendelssohn's D minor piano trio features yearning melodies alongside virtuosity, while Fauré's C minor piano quartet is characterized by warmth and optimism. Don’t miss some of Rochester’s finest musicians bringing these memorable pieces to life.”

Masterworks

Glazer Music Performance Center

Curated by Music Director Alasdair Neale, the concert will feature pianist Jon Kimura Parker and all-star Festival Orchestra musicians performing beautiful chamber works by Brahms.

The Romance of Brahms (Program B)

Argyros Performing Arts Center

“This wind concert is a unique collaboration between our RPO and ESM performers, in conjunction with Eastman’s Harmonie Ensemble which is directed by Mark Scatterday. Showcasing a wide variety of styles, this concert offers the rare opportunity to hear a double wind octet in the intimacy of a chamber performance.”

Wind Power

The Hochstein School

“We are so pleased to perform these sublime works of two often overlooked female composers, Dora Pejačević and Clara Schumann. They will be paired with a charming piano trio from Kreisler and a lyrical viola sonata of Brahms who famously had a close relationship with Clara Schumann.”

Clara and Dora

“Our opening concert of the 2023/2024 season features an extraordinary premiere of a piano work that was commissioned for SCMR and composed by the internationally renowned composer, Richard Danielpour. The RPO string principals will follow the premiere with the lush Brahms C minor Quartet.”

Premiere

Orli Shaham with Festival Musicians

Opening Night: Orli Shaham and Delights & Dances

“Join us to celebrate the end of our SCMR season with this early summer concert blending classical and jazz genres and featuring Juliana Atayde and her father, Bob Athayde. A performance you won’t want to miss!”

Jazz Aperitif

“Join us for this intimate concert with Juliana Athayde, Steven Doane and Chiao-Wen Cheng as we explore compositions from two romantic powerhouse composers: Arensky and Strauss.”

Romantic Masters

Here is a unique chance to hear extraordinary violinist Juliana Athayde come back to her hometown to perform Mendelssohn‘s violin concerto. We also celebrate Black History Month with more beautiful music of the wonderful Florence Price.

Local Stars: Julianna Athayde Plays Mendelssohn

Lesher Center for the Arts

### Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece

**Date:** Sunday, October 13, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM)  
**Location:** Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center, Nazareth University, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of chamber music presented by the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester. The concert will feature Beethoven’s grand Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20, a masterpiece that showcases the composer’s brilliance. This performance will be preceded by two captivating French works: Darius Milhaud’s Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, Op. 157b, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168. Additionally, we are thrilled to present a beautiful piece by Eastman-trained oboist Elizabeth Raum, Romance for Horn and Piano, for the first time on an SCMR concert.

**Program:**
- **Darius Milhaud:** Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, Op. 157b (12 minutes)
- **Elizabeth Raum:** Romance for Horn and Piano (5 minutes)
- **Camille Saint-Saëns:** Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168 (14 minutes)
- **Ludwig van Beethoven:** Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20 (41 minutes)

**Performers:**
- Juliana Athayde, violin
- Chiao-Wen Cheng, piano
- Michael Wayne, clarinet
- Matthew McDonald, bassoon
- Michael Stevens, horn
- Joshua Newburger, viola
- Lars Kirvan, cello
- Daniel Morehead, double bass

**Additional Information:**
- The concert will be followed by a donation-supported online broadcast at a later date. The link for the online broadcast will be emailed to attendees.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a blend of classical and contemporary chamber music performed by exceptional musicians. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable musical journey.

Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece

Under the baton of Andreas Delfs, this concert unfolds with the tender melodies of Debussy’s Clair de lune, setting the stage for an evening of emotional depth and beauty. Roberto Sierra’s Violin Concerto, performed by the brilliant Juliana Athayde, promises a voyage of sorrow and remembrance, dedicated to the memory of a friend’s lost child. The journey culminates with Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” an expansive work that traverses through joy, despair, and triumphant optimism. This concert is a testament to the power of music to encapsulate the breadth of human emotion, offering a space for reflection, solace, and exhilaration.

Schubert Symphony No. 9, “The Great”

Kleinhans Music Hall

It’s always an extra-special evening when the RPO’s beloved concertmaster, Juliana Athayde, performs as soloist. Hear her virtuosity in Prokofiev’s tender Second Violin Concerto. Also, diabolic dances from Lowell Liebermann’s ballet Frankenstein. Plus, two works for children of all ages: Benjamin Britten introduced generations of listeners to classical music with his Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, spotlighting each section before bringing them together in a shimmering climax. And Thomas Warfield, RIT’s Director of Dance, enchants with his telling of Peter & the Wolf.

Peter & The Wolf

### Heroic Tchaikovsky Chamber Music Concert

**Date and Time:**
- **Sunday, February 16, 2025**
- **Pre-concert talk:** 2:30 PM
- **Concert:** 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

**Location:**
- **Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center, Nazareth University**
- **Address:** 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States

**Event Description:**
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of chamber music at the "Heroic Tchaikovsky" concert, presented by the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester (SCMR). This event will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Beston Hall in the Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth University. The concert will begin with a pre-concert talk at 2:30 PM, followed by the main performance at 3:00 PM.

The program features Tchaikovsky’s epic Piano Trio, Op. 50, as its centerpiece. We are excited to introduce Eastman’s newest cello professor, Joseph Johnson, to the SCMR community. Additionally, the concert will highlight the works of another esteemed local composer, Octavio Vazquez from Nazareth University, in the first half of the program.

**Program:**
- **Andrés Martin:** Syncronicity for cello and bass (7 minutes)
- **William Jae:** Fragile Dreams, for flute, violin, and piano (SCMR Composition competition, 10 minutes)
- **Octavio Vazquez:** MusicScapes, for piano trio and double bass (2011, 11 minutes)
- **Pyotr Tchaikovsky:** Piano Trio, Op. 50 (47 minutes)

**Performers:**
- **Juliana Athayde:** Violin
- **Chiao-Wen Cheng:** Piano
- **Joseph Johnson:** Cello
- **James VanDemark:** Double Bass
- **ESM-Hanson Chamber Players**

**Additional Information:**
This concert is generously sponsored by friends of SCMR. While the event is in-person, there will be a donation-supported online broadcast available at a later date. The link for the online broadcast will be emailed to attendees.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a diverse and eclectic program featuring both classical masterpieces and contemporary compositions. 

**Tickets:**
For ticket information, please visit our website.

**Contact:**
For more details, visit the Society for Chamber Music in Rochester's website or contact us directly.

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Heroic Tchaikovsky

“This first-time collaboration between SCMR and Rochester City Ballet presents a brand new ballet based on the story of Anastasia. The family-friendly production will feature the gorgeous music of Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence as well as Glière along with the late Ukrainian composer, Hanna Havrylets.” -Juliana Athayde and Erik Behr, Artistic Directors

Juliana Athayde

Violinist

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 13, 2024

Beethoven’s Inadvertent Masterpiece · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

25 - 26 Oct, 2024

Schubert Symphony No. 9, “The Great” · Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

23 - 24 Nov, 2024

Peter & The Wolf · Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Feb 16, 2025

Heroic Tchaikovsky · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

9 - 11 May, 2025

Anastasia Re-Imagined with Rochester City Ballet · Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Past events

Jul 30, 2024

Piazzolla’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s “Linz” Symphony · Sun Valley Music Festival

Mar 23, 2024

RPO: Christopher Seaman Returns · Eastman School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Piano Trio by Tchaikovsky

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Violin in Violin Concerto No. 2 by Prokofiev

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin in String Sextet No. 2 by Brahms

Sun Valley Music Festival

Violin in 8 Pieces by Glière

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

Violin in Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano by Milhaud

Society for Chamber Music in Rochester

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