Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Rochester, New York. Its primary concert venue is the Eastman Theatre.

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Orchestra - Rochester, New York - Eastman Theatre

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The RPO was founded in 1922 by industrialist and music-lover George Eastman of Eastman Kodak fame. The orchestra, which performs over 140 concerts annually, is currently directed by Christopher Seaman. The current principal Pops conductor is Jeff Tyzik. Past conductors have included David Zinman, Erich Leinsdorf, and Eugene Goossens.

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1922 - George Eastman - Eastman Kodak - David Zinman - Erich Leinsdorf - Eugene Goossens

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The RPO tours extensively and has made several recordings. It also sponsors the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, which is comprised of Rochester-area student musicians in the eighth through twelfth grades.

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Since 1990, the RPO has annually spent a summer residency at the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, in Vail, Colorado.

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