Summertime in Kodak HallTHE RPO DEBUTS SUMMER CONCERTS IN KODAK HALL AT EASTMAN THEATRE

Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” in ConcertSaturday, July 16 at 8:00 pmJeff Tyzik, conductorKevin Deas, baritone Janice Chandler-Eteme, sopranoRochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, director

It’s Summertime in the city as the RPO performs its first summer concert in the elegant, newly renovated—and air-conditioned—Kodak Hall! Be there as Jeff Tyzik and the RPO perform magnificent music from thegreats Gershwin and Ellington during the first half of the concert. After intermission, it’s Gershwin’s “Porgyand Bess” in concert, complete with characters onstage and music to make your summer truly sizzle!

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Magical Music of Disney!Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 pmDaniel Meyer, guest conductor

It’s the Magical Music of Disney live in Kodak Hall with your RPO, complete with enchanting images on the big screen set to symphonic arrangements! You and your family will travel on a musical journey to far-off places while you listen to music from Disney’s animated films and Broadway shows, including Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Tarzan, and much more.

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You’re invited toJEFF’S BIRTHDAYBENEFIT BASH!A special concert to benefit the RPO Musicians’ Pension FundSaturday, July 30 at 8:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate Jeff Tyzik’s 60th Birthday in style as we wrap up our summer season at this extraordinary concert—with all proceeds benefiting the RPO Musicians’ Pension Fund. You’ll hear an incredible range of your favorite works, including some of Jeff ’s own, which will feature RPO musicians. And… we promise a few extra surprises,as some of Jeff ’s close friends will join us to perform on stage! You won’t want to miss this remarkable birthday bash as we honor our remarkable Principal Pops Conductor, and pay tribute to our world-class musicians.

Red, White and Boom! Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 pmMichael Butterman, conductor

The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Ilya Yakushev, pianoJim Tiller, Mark Hodges, and Brad Fuster, percussionNarrator, tbd

It’s an Independence Day celebration to remember as the RPO performs patriotic and other all-American favorites complete with fireworks at CMAC! Michael Butterman leads a spectacular programthat also features Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and pays tribute to our nation’s Armed Forces. Of course, no July Fourth celebration iscomplete without the 1812 Overture and Stars and Stripes Forever!Children 12 and under are free on the lawn.

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The RPO Returns to CMAC!CONSTELLATION BRANDS-MARVIN SANDS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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The Music of John Williams: Star Wars, Harry Potter and More! Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 pmJeff Tyzik, conductor

May the force be with you! The RPO’s Jeff Tyzik will trade in his baton for a wizard’s wand and lead the Orchestra in music by John Williams from all your favorite movies, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and more. Your entire family will adore this magically spellbinding experience at CMAC… and children 12 and under are free on the lawn. Be sure to bring your light sabers and costumes, and don’t be surprised if you run into some friends from this galaxy and beyond!

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Christopher Seaman, Music DirectorJeff Tyzik, Principal Pops Conductor

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

Arild Remmereit, Music Director-Designate

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Summer Series Ticket PackagesCMAC Celebration Pack – SAVE UP TO 20%!You’ll get season tickets to our two CMAC concerts, which include Red, White and Boom! and The Music of John Williams.

Zone 1 (Table Seats): $88 Zone 3: $48 Lawn: $22Zone 2: $72 Zone 4: $28

Summer SuperFlex – ONLY $129! SAVE UP TO 20%!The ultimate in flexibility! You can purchase this set of 4 passes to be used in any combination you wishat any number of concerts at CMAC, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, and Hochstein.Passes will be accepted at all ticketed RPO concerts in this brochure except Jeff ’s Birthday Bash.

* Please note that zones are present at CMAC and Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre concerts and that RPO MidsummerHochstein concerts offer general seating. Seating is on a best-available basis at the time your passes are redeemed.

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HOCHSTEIN SEATINGSeating for RPO Summer Season Concerts is General Admission

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

For more information on seating and our summer series,please visit us at www.rpo.org/summer

KODAK HALL AT EASTMANTHEATRE SEATING60 Gibbs StreetRochester NY 14604

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CMAC SEATINGLocated on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Please note, CMAC does not allow food or beverages to be carried into the venue, with the exception of one sealed water bottle for each ticketholder. There will be food and beverages available for purchase at CMAC from both Wegmans and CMAC vendors. Child-friendly snacks will be available for very reasonable costs during RPO concerts. To read more about ground rules, please visit www.cmacevents.com. Also, should you need special assistance, there will be shuttle buses from the parking lots to the venue.

CMAC Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com

Midsummer Classics – SAVE UP TO 20%It’s our classic summer series making its return to the Performance Hall at Hochstein, complete with winetastings and pre-concert chamber music. You will receive tickets to all three concerts for only $77!

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By Phone: Call the Eastman Theatre Box Office at (585) 454-2100Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm. Credit card orders only please.

By Mail: Complete this order form and return it with your payment to: Eastman Theatre Box Office, 108 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604.

Online: Visit www.rpo.org and click the “Buy Tickets” link on the homepage.You can purchase all CMAC tickets by visiting www.ticketmaster.com

By Fax: Complete this order form and fax it with credit card information to the Eastman Theatre Box Office at (585) 454-7885.

Summer Order FormIndependence Day Celebration – FREE concert! Monday, July 4 at 9:00 pmMain Street Bridge near the Convention CenterMichael Butterman, conductorThe Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Narrator, tbd

The RPO returns to downtown Rochester with a patriotic musical celebration complete with fireworks. The RPO concertstarts at 9:00 pm, with fireworks at approximately 10:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTERPHOTO: WALTER COLLEY

And don’t miss these special celebration concerts!

Single Ticket PricesRed, White and Boom! Zone 1 (Table Seats): $50 Zone 3: $25Zone 2: $40 Zone 4: $15Lawn: $13Children 12 and under are FREE on the lawn

The Music of John WilliamsZone 1 (Table Seats): $60 Zone 3: $35Zone 2: $50 Zone 4: $20Lawn: $15 Children 12 and under are FREE on the lawn

“Porgy & Bess” in ConcertBox Seat: $70Zone 1: $60 Zone 3: $30Zone 2: $50 Zone 4: $20

Magical Music of DisneyBox Seat: $70Zone 1: $60Zone 2: $50 Children: $20Zone 3: $30 Children: $15Zone 4: $20 Children: $10

Jeff’s Birthday Benefit BashSuggested minimum ticket prices:Box Seat: $65Zone 1 & 2: $45 Zone 3 & 4: $25

Midsummer ClassicsGeneral Admission: $30

For more informationon these concerts visitwww.rpo.org/summer

Ontario Beach Concert 2011Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 pmOntario Beach Park (4799 Lake Ave.); FREESPONSORED BY MONROE COUNTY

Summer Spectacular with FireworksFriday, July 8 at 8:30 pmSUNY Geneseo Athletic Fields (Rain location: Wadsworth Auditorium)

SPONSORED BY THE FAMILY OF MRS. HUBERT W. CHANLER AND THE GERTRUDE L. CHANLER RPO FUND AT THE ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

Tickets are available at the Eastman Theatre Box Office

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Sunday, July 17 at 8:30 pmFrontier FieldSPONSORED BY MONROE COUNTY

For information & tickets call (585) 423-9464or visit www.redwingsbaseball.com

Eastman Summer Conducting Institute Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 pmKodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Tickets are available at the Eastman Theatre Box Office

Temple B’rith Kodesh Benefit ConcertThursday, July 28 at 7:30 pm

For tickets call (585) 244-7060 or visit www.tbk.org

Phenomenal Fortepiano!Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 pmMichael Butterman, conductor

The Louise and Henry Epstein Family Chair

Malcolm Bilson, fortepianoMike Lee, fortepiano

BACH Overture to La calamita di cuori (The Calamity of Hearts)MOZART Piano Concerto No. 12 BACH Keyboard Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY Suite No. 4, “Mozartiana”

Hear the music the way Bach and Mozart intended, as we travel back in time with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 and Bach’s first Keyboard Concerto, both masterfully performed on the fortepiano. Michael Butterman will launch the RPO’s Midsummer Classics season with this delightful concert, which also highlights the music of Tchaikovsky in his sparkling homage to Mozart.

Schubert’s “Unfinished”Wednesday, July 13 at 7:30 pmNeil Varon, guest conductorJuliana Athayde, violin

The Caroline W. Gannett & Clayla Ward Chair

SCHUBERT Symphony in B Minor, “Unfinished”MOZART Violin Concerto No. 4 STRAVINSKY Suite from Pulcinella

Just a week before the Eastman School of Music’s Conducting Institute concert with the RPO, ESM’s own Neil Varon leads the Orchestra in this quintessential Midsummer Classics performance. RPO ConcertmasterJuliana Athayde takes center stage, performing Mozart’s energetic Fourth Violin Concerto. The evening alsowill feature Schubert’s emotional “Unfinished” Symphony as well as Stravinsky’s suite to his magnificent balletPulcinella, credited with ushering in Stravinsky’s “neo-classical” style for years to come!

Dynamic Double Bass!Wednesday, July 27 at 7:30 pmSteven Jarvi, guest conductorColin Corner, double bass

The Anne Hayden McQuay Chair

Eric Johnson, bass voice

RAVEL Le Tombeau de CouperinVANHAL Concerto for Double Bass MOZART Per questa bella mano (By this Beautiful Hand)MOZART Symphony No. 38, “Prague”

You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to experience the RPO and Principal Bass Colin Corner performing Vanhal’s moving Concerto for Double Bass! Steven Jarvi leads the RPO through this eclectic musical journey, as the music of Mozart and Ravel will complete our magnificent summer of classics at Hochstein.

Midsummer ClassicsPERFORMANCE HALL AT HOCHSTEIN

Pre-Concert Chamber Music & Wine Tastingstarts at 6:30 pm

SPONSORED BY THE MOZART PERFORMANCE FUND:SARAH D. ATKINSON, M.D. AND STEVEN HESS

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