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Monday Jan 23 | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

RPO This Weekend: The Mahler Puzzle

"Gustav Mahler is the composer of contradictions and paradoxes. He is the composer of ambiguities, contrasts, complexities and cognitive dissonance." This weekend, the RPO will present its second Mahler Symphony of the 2011-2012 Season with a performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No.

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Related Topix: Mahler, Classical, Gustav Mahler, Symphony, Arts, Bernstein

Wed Jan 18, 2012

Rochester City Newspaper

CLASSICAL: Itzhak Perlman With the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman: "I don't believe in the doom and gloom some people are saying about classical music." PHOTO PROVIDED Violinist Itzhak Perlman has been a legend for decades.

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Mon Dec 05, 2011

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

'Tis the Season for the RPO

RPO principal flutist Rebecca Gilbert will perform Bach's sparkling Suite No. 2. Since joining the RPO in September 1996, Ms.

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Related Topix: Classical, Bach, Pachelbel, Corelli, Symphony, Arts

Tue Nov 29, 2011

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Those RPO "extras": Entertaining or distracting?

A A At a recent Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra concert, patrons got a chance to decide for themselves.

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Related Topix: Classical, Arts, Poetry, Conductor, Ravel

Mon Nov 14, 2011

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

The RPO's Got Rhythm: Bol ro & Other Latin Works

Few pieces in the classical repertoire are as thrilling as BolA©ro . Based on the Spanish dance of the same name, Ravel's composition builds from a solo snare drum, slowly adding orchestral sections until its dramatic finish, complete with bold slides from the trombone section! Check out this video of BolA©ro made by the Copenhagen ... (more)

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Related Topix: Classical, Ravel, Mozart