RPYO Fall Concert - Fireside Stories
Nov
17
7:30 PM19:30

RPYO Fall Concert - Fireside Stories

Adult - $15

Student - $5

As the chill autumn weather sets in, the RPYO invites you to an evening that will ignite your imagination and warm your heart. We begin with Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, a thrilling journey through an entrancing, ghostly rhythm. Next, we’re excited to feature RPO musician and RPYO Alumni Edward Castilano, as he navigates us through demanding and virtuosic melodies of Dragonetti’s Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra. You’ll be transported finally to the rugged Wild West, with Billy the Kid - a vivid musical portrayal of frontier life written by American composer Aaron Copland. Join us for an evening of timeless symphonic storytelling that promises to captivate and inspire.

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RPYO & RPO Side-by-Side Concert - Truth to Power
Mar
9
3:00 PM15:00

RPYO & RPO Side-by-Side Concert - Truth to Power

Adult - $15

Student - $5

The RPYO returns from their whirlwind tour to Boston and Montreal with this “Truth to Power” side-by-side concert with your RPO. Embark on an exhilarating musical odyssey exploring the vibrant essence of Russian music through two masterful compositions. Immerse yourself first in the spirited vitality of Russian Sailors' Dance - a compelling piece from Glière's ballet The Red Poppy. “Truth to Power” then features Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11, "The Year 1905," a powerful reflection on the complexity of the Russian Revolution of 1905, marked by its dramatic intensity and vivid melodies.

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RPYO Spring Concert - Who We Are
Jun
2
7:30 PM19:30

RPYO Spring Concert - Who We Are

Adult - $15

Student - $5

“Who We Are” weaves together the celestial and the terrestrial to create a breathtaking musical tapestry that celebrates the beauty of our world. Walk along the Appalachian Trail with Eastman Community Music School Alumni Jordan Jinosko’s evocative Three Sketches of Unblemished Earth. RPYO concerto competition winners shine in featured solo performances and the RPYO conducting competition winner takes the podium. We end in outer space with selections from Holst’s The Planets, a powerful suite that promises to leave you mesmerized and inspired by this incredible youth orchestra.

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RPYO Retreat Concert - Fun and Games
Sep
22
12:00 PM12:00

RPYO Retreat Concert - Fun and Games

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The 24/25 RPYO Season opens with an exciting Fall Retreat program, celebrating the joy of sharing music with our community. The performance will feature an energetic rendition of Lord of the Dance alongside the expansive and vibrant Bloom by Steven Bryant. The program, titled “Fun and Games,” will conclude with Dvořák’s spirited Carnival Overture, promising a dynamic and uplifting experience from start to finish.

This performance is a free concert for RPYO Family and Friends.

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