FRY Macbeth Overture
CLARA SCHUMANN Piano Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2
The program also includes a new composition by an Eastman School of Music student composer.

His reading of Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony last summer captivated audiences. Now, Arild Remmereit leads Beethoven’s graceful Second Symphony. These concerts also afford the opportunity to discover the Piano Concerto of the 17-year-old Clara Wieck, composed shortly after she fell in love with Robert Schumann. Plus, the dramatic Overture to Macbeth, written in the midst of the Civil War by one of America’s earliest composers, William Henry Fry.

“Music Educators Night”: The RPO is proud to honor local music teachers during the performance on Thursday, May 10.

Pre-Concert Chat one hour before the performance.

Included in Phils packages A, B & D

PROKOFIEV Classical Symphony
PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3
GLINKA Valse-fantaisie
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9

“He is one of those rare soloists whose every effort is aimed at serving the music,” declares The Toronto Star. “Immense musical intelligence.” André Laplante plays the blistering Third Piano Concerto of Prokofiev. Also, Vladimir Verbitzky conducts the Ninth Symphony of Shostakovich, a delightful miniature with a subversive subtext.

Pre-Concert Chat one hour before the performance.

Included in Phils packages: A, C & F

Thursday:
SIBELIUS The Lover
BARTÓK Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta
MOZART Serenade No. 10, “Gran Partita”

Saturday:
R. STRAUSS/arr. WESLEY NANCE Fanfare der Stadt Wien
R. STRAUSS Serenade
STRAVINSKY Symphony for Winds
ROUSE Ogoun badagris
MOZART Serenade No. 6, “Serenata notturna”
TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings

Arild Remmereit ushers in the season of renewal—a Spring Festival of Mozart and more! Two separate programs, featuring the RPO’s string, wind, and percussion sections. On Thursday, the strings and percussion play Bartόk and Sibelius; then the winds perform Mozart’s glorious Gran Partita. On Saturday, the winds spotlight Strauss and Stravinsky, the percussion plays a Christopher Rouse piece, then the strings take on Tchaikovsky and Mozart’s Serenata Notturna. Plus, Fanfare der Stadt Wien, arranged by the RPO’s own Wesley Nance. Two great concerts over one festive weekend.

Pre-Concert Chat one hour before the performance.

Included in Phils packages: A, B & D

Additional support provided by the Mozart Performance Fund: Sarah D. Atkinson, M.D. and
Steven Hess

Art 21: Change introduces audiences to Ai Weiwei, Catherine Opie, and El Anatsui – three artists who bear witness, through their work, to transformation—cultural, material, and aesthetic—and actively engage communities as collaborators and subjects. Ai Weiwei infuses his sculptures, photographs, and public artworks with personal poetry and political conviction, often making use of recognizable and historic Chinese art forms in critical examinations of a host of contemporary Chinese social and political issues. In sculptures of clay, wood, and metal El Anatsui uses and explores materials and formal elements that relate to his aesthetic and cultural environment, exemplifying change and revealing the eternal cycle of all things—destruction, transformation, and regeneration. Catherine Opie investigates the ways in which photographs both document and give voice to social phenomena in America today.

Immediately following the screening, at 7:30 p.m., WXXI and the Little will host a talk back with Jason Bernagozzi, video and new media artist on behalf of RoCo; Sarah C. Rutherford, fine artist and illustrator on behalf of 1975 Gallery; and Allen C. Topolski, Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Rochester.

To learn more about the event, visit WXXI.org/events or call (585) 258-0200. To learn more about the film, visit: http://www.art21.org/films/change.

This event is made possible with a mini-grant award from Art21. It is part of Art21 Access ’12, a celebration of contemporary art and creativity at hundreds museums, schools, libraries, art spaces, and community centers.

ART IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY airs Sundays at 2 p.m., beginning April 29 with Change on WXXI-TV/HD. Through in-depth profiles and interviews, the series reveals the inspiration, vision, and techniques behind the creative works of some of the most accomplished contemporary artists.

Cabbage + Baggage is a small acoustic ensemble performing an eclectic mix of bluegrass, jazz, and celtic music on flute, mandolin, and oboe. 7-8pm

Followed by the house band Windsor Folk Family 8-9pm!

The Little Theatre and the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender & Women’s Studies at the University of Rochester are excited to combine forces to present a series of films that explore womens’ roles in many aspects. It is the second year for each organization to use Women’s History Month as a springboard for film programming.

“Last year, we each had separate film series; so this year it felt natural to combine our efforts and work together,” said Beth Bailey, Marketing Director at the Little Theatre. “We hope to reach even more people and bring even more voices to the post-film discussions. Last year our audiences were bursting with comments and questions. It would be wonderful for more people to experience that kind of passionate around these films and topics.”

The series is comprised of four films, each playing at 7pm on Wednesdays in March. In addition, the MVP Health Care Little Buddies Series in March is devoted to shirts aimed at tween and teen girls.

Wednesday, March 7th • University of Rochester • Free

“!Women Art Revolution”-reveals how the Feminist Art Movement fused free speech and politics into an art that radically transformed the art and culture of our times.

Wednesday, March 14th • the Little Theatre • $5.00 • Talkback discussion directly follows the film

“Afghan Star”- Pop culture has returned to Afghanistan in the form of “Afghan Star”; an American Idol-like TV show that millions watch each week. The singers, especially the women, risk their lives to follow their passion for song.

Wednesday, March 21st • University of Rochester • Free

“Mother: Caring for 7 Billion”- A clear-eyed documentary on the often controversial topic of the long-term effects of human population growth on humanity’s ability to sustain itself in the face of the finite natural resources of the Earth.

Wednesday, March 28th • the Little Theatre • $5.00 • Talkback discussion directly follows the film

“Miss Representation”– Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media’s limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman.

Saturday, March 31 • the Little Theatre

“Girl’s POV: Shorts” • 10am • $5.00

A collection of the best short films focusing on female protagonists and exploring common teen and tween girl issues around the globe, for ages 9-16.

MVP Health Care Little Buddies Series

It’s a feast for the eyes—and ears—as James Westwater’s stunning photography is choreographed to iconic American music from Copland and Barber in this incredible program. First, you’ll escape to the West for Chaps and Spurs with images of cowboys and untouched, rustic land displayed on-screen during the concert, followed by vast American landscapes and breathtaking vistas in American Fanfare. Then, Jeff Tyzik takes you along to Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde for Reflections of the Spirit, which will nurture your soul and make for a truly extraordinary evening.

Included in Pops Series: X & Y

Free shuttle buses will run from 10:30am to 12:30pm from the end of the parade to near it’s start at Plymouth Ave/Inner Loop – East Avenue area. These buses are provided so those participating in events at the county building can be taken to the parade’s start after those events conclude.

When is the Parade?
March 17, 2012 and it starts at 12:30pm

Where is the Parade?

It’s at downtown Rochester starting on East Avenue, going to Main Street and ending at Plymouth Avenue.

How can I enter the Parade?

You can contact us at (585) 234-5167 or you can also view other contact methods on our contact page.

How long has the Parade been a tradition in Rochester?

In 2012, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is celebrating its 35th year as a Rochester tradition.

Who organizes the Parade?

There is a devoted group of volunteers to the Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Anyone that is interested in joining us should call us at (585) 234-5167 or email us with email addresses located on the contact page.

How many people attend the Parade?

In 2009, there were approximately 120,000+ spectators at the Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Where is the Parade Headquarters?
The Parade Headquarters is located at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside.

Where can I park for the Parade?
Ample parking garages are located around the city, South Clinton, Main St, East Ave, and Woodbury, to name a few. There is also street parking available on most side streets.

PLEASE NOTE: The RPD typically blocks all traffic along the Parade route at about 11:30am.

Seating will be limited.

Admission $25 – For advance registration contact john@bernunzio.com MARCH 16 – SEE HIM IN CONCERT AT THE MAG

There’s no better way to throw a Celtic celebration than with Irish music sensation Cherish the Ladies, right here in Kodak Hall! Exuberant step dancing, sensational singing, and a heap o’ humor give this concert the “four-leaf clover” rating.

Included in Pops Series: X & Z