Name: The Last Romantics
Start: 2026-03-15T19:30:00
Location: Mayo Civic Center

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra's upcoming season promises an exhilarating journey through the musical landscape. Spanning across classical masterpieces and contemporary creations, the season opens with 'Immortal Beethoven,' showcasing the indomitable spirit of music through Carlos Simon's 'Fate Now Conquers' and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. As the season progresses, audiences will be treated to 'Sleepers Awake,' a celebration of Bach's genius, and 'Sounds Of The Season,' a festive holiday concert. Each event offers a unique blend of artistry, culture, and tradition, culminating in a hopeful conclusion with 'Symphony Of Peace.'

A Symphony of Seasons: Rochester's Musical Journey

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra embarks on an extraordinary musical voyage, presenting an eclectic concert series that spans the emotional and cultural breadth of music. From the timeless genius of Beethoven and Bach to the vibrant charm of Russian Romantic composers, each concert is an invitation to explore and celebrate the power of music. With renowned performers and captivating creative works, the series promises an unforgettable journey through sound and emotion, stirring the soul and igniting the imagination.

A Symphony of Seasons: Exploring the Rochester Symphony Orchestra's Captivating Concert Series

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra is set to captivate audiences with a series of engaging concerts that embrace the warmth of chamber music, the dramatic intensity of orchestral works, and the serene beauty of choral harmonies. With events like 'Cold Weather, Warm Music,' 'The Sound Of Fate,' 'The Last Romantics,' and 'Symphony Of Peace,' the symphony aims to connect music lovers with timeless compositions and inspiring performances by talented musicians and vocalists. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey this season.

Rochester Symphony Orchestra: A Season of Musical Journeys and Inspirations

Step into a world where music warms the soul, fate guides the melody, romanticism thrives, and peace echoes through time. The Rochester Symphony Orchestra invites you to an extraordinary series of events that promise to captivate and inspire. From the intimate embrace of candlelit concerts to symphonic journeys battling fate, and from the exuberant spirit of Russian romantics to the harmonious calls for peace, these performances are set to leave a lasting impression. Join us on this musical odyssey as we explore the artistry and passion behind each performance, celebrating the universal language of music.

A Symphony of Seasons: The Rochester Symphony Orchestra's Grand Finale

Andrew Staupe

Rochester Symphony Orchestra

Rossini's spirited Overture to Semiramide begins with exuberant energy underneath, but cautions of darkness to come, setting the mood for Tchaikovsky's epic showdown with fate in his Symphony No. 5. With a musical theme so powerful it has come to be known as the sound of fate itself, Tchaikovsky takes us on a heroic journey - through an ominous beginning, a stirring middle, and a victorious conclusion.

The Sound Of Fate

Mayo Civic Center

The show-stopping energy of Glinka, Borodin, and Rimsky-Korsakov set the stage for the sheer delight of melody and drama in this program featuring the distinct sound of Russian Romantic composers. Rochester Symphony audience favorite, Andrew Staupe, returns to the stage to perform Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, a monumental work of passion and emotion.

The Last Romantics

Our season concludes with music that inspires peace and hope in times of upheaval and uncertainty. The tranquility of the English countryside in The Banks of Green Willow, Silvestrov's serene and meditative prayer for Peace in Ukraine, and the sacred a cappella choruses of The Peaceable Kingdom lead us to Haydn's powerful and climactic choral work. Widely acknowledged as a call for peace, the jubilant finale reflects strength and hope.

The Last Romantics

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