Musicians in the Hochstein Philharmonia Orchestra (grades 6-11) and Hochstein Sinfonia Strings (grades 4-9) orchestral ensembles give a joint fall concert.

This free concert is led by Director John Fetter with HPO Assistant Director Matt Osika and HSS Assistant Director Terry Smith.

The HSS opens the concert with “This is Halloween” from the animated film “The Nightmare Before Christmas" followed by Little Symphony for Strings by Reinecke, which contains four contrasting movements in the classical style.

The HPO’s half of the concert includes “Procession to the Sardar” from Ippolitov-Ivanov’s “Caucasian Sketches,” Respighi’s “Ancient Airs and Dances,” and von Suppé’s “Light Cavalry” Overture.

This concert will be livestreamed on Hochstein’s YouTube channel for those not able to attend the concert in person. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/live/K_kL6dwljp0.

To receive livestreaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hochsteinschool.

 

The Hochstein Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs are supported in part by the Louise Alfreda Hill Memorial Fund.

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Featuring Ken Luk, mandolin; Howard Spindler, piano; Joanna Kim, voice; and Bernardo Marcondes Rodrigues, guitar.

The mandolin is often associated with bluegrass, country and folk music, but the classical mandolin is a well-established tradition with a diverse repertoire that goes back centuries. This program features a wide variety of mandolin compositions in different instrumental combinations and time periods.

Enjoy a sampler of classical mandolin with works by Beethoven, Calace, Mozart, Kreisler, Scarlatti, and more!

Click here to read the program notes.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Today’s concert is part of Public Radio Music Day, a nationwide celebration that recognizes public radio’s essential community service and its unique role in music discovery. WXXI Classical (FM 91.5), The Route (FM 88.5 in Rochester and 90.1 in Ithaca), and WEOS-FM 89.7 (Finger Lakes region) are proud to be part of a network of stations dedicated to helping listeners discover new artists and music. The celebration continues on October 23 from 7:00-9:00 pm with a special performance by Margaret Explosion at The Little Café (Winthrop Street). To learn more, visit WXXI.org/PRMD.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Make your own short mini-comic in this free Creativity Lab Pop-up. Space is limited.

Join Creativity Lab Director and acclaimed comic artist Dave Chisholm in a crash course at making your own short mini-comic. Beginners welcome!

The mini-comic tradition is an open door for all skill levels and any type of story. At the end of this 90-minute class, you’ll have created your own mini-comic and opened the door to a new means of self-expression. Please bring a pencil and any other favorite drawing utensils. Paper will be provided. 

Limit: 12
To sign up, call 585.454.4596 or stop by the Hochstein Front Office to be added to the list.

For more information about Hochstein's Creativity Lab, click here.

The Hochstein Junior Wind Symphony, directed by John Rolland, presents its concert of wind band music.

Hochstein’s Junior Wind Symphony features wind, percussion, and brass players in grades 7 and 8. The ensemble meets for six weeks in September and October to prepare music for this free concert.

Students from a dozen different school districts will perform a program that includes “Sun Peaks” by Ralph Ford, “Sirocco” by Gary D. Ziek, “Turquoise” by William Owens, and “Dark Ride” by Randall Standridge.

This concert will be livestreamed on Hochstein’s YouTube channel for those not able to attend the concert in person. Click here.

To receive livestreaming alerts, subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hochsteinschool.

 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Featuring Boel Gidholm and Molly Werts MacDonald, violins; Christopher Haritatos, cello; and Deborah Fox, theorbo.

This concert features music for baroque ensemble, performed on period instruments, modeled on the way they would have been in the baroque era, including gut strings. Music by familiar composers Purcell, Corelli, and Vivaldi, will mix with music by lesser-known but no less compelling composers Evaristo Dall’Abaco and Dario Castello.

Audiences can expect to hear the melodious interplay of the two violins, with the cello providing a strong foundation, and the theorbo – a long-necked lute of the baroque era –playing bass and providing harmonies and accompaniment, much like the harpsichord.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Featuring Rita George Simmons, flute; Carl Galland, clarinet; and Willie Lafavor, piano.

This concert features music by contemporary women composers, including Jennifer Higdon, Gwyneth Walker, Valerie Coleman, and Amanda Harberg.

A finalist for the 2016 Chamber Music Performance professional division of The American Prize competition, the Telos Trio are active performers who collaborate across disciplines. Their work features innovative partnerships, such as a collaboration with composer Gwyneth Walker in 2017 to perform the world premiere of her “Equality Now!” They joined together with the National Women’s Rights Museum, the Susan B. Anthony House and Museum, and The Hochstein School to present musical celebrations of “Equality Now!” for the centennial of New York State women’s suffrage. All three are also instructors at Hochstein.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Featuring Joshua Conyers, baritone, and Chelsea Whitaker, piano.

A Miracle in Legacy is the title of Joshua Conyers most recent album – but it is not just an album; it is also a testament to the transformative power of music, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring legacy of hope. A Miracle in Legacy chronicles the story of his life as a Black man in America and celebrates Black creators and musicians.

A native of the Bronx, Joshua Conyers is a Grammy-nominated baritone who has been hailed by critics for his performances of new and standard operatic works, as well as on concert stages in North America and internationally. He is joined for this performance by Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, Assistant Professor of Vocal Coaching at the Eastman School of Music.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Join us for an inspiring, first-of-its-kind event at the Hochstein Performance Hall.

Singers will work with three well-known local clinicians: Dr. Lee Wright, a scholar of the American Negro Spiritual, and composer/conductors Jonathan Thomas Madden and Dr. Philip E. Silvey. The day ends with an informal performance of the new music you’ve learned.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Open to all choral singers, grade 4 and up.

This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested. Click here for more information.

This event is sponsored by The Hochstein School and First Inversion.

Featuring Yi-Wen Chang, piano.

Over time, the prelude has evolved into a distinct genre with a variety of styles. In this concert, Yi-Wen Chang will explore the prelude from different musical periods, including selections by Bach, Hummel, Chopin, Duckworth, and Kapustin, along with a prelude of her own.

A well-established concert pianist, Yi-Wen Chang has been praised for her impeccable technique and creative communicative ideas. She has appeared as a soloist and collaborative pianist in the United States, Canada, Russia, and Taiwan. In 2015, she launched the “Then and Now” concert series combining traditional and contemporary music and presenting their evolution from the past to present. Chang is on the piano faculty of The Hochstein School and Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Featuring Gabriel Kulick, percussion; Rebecca Lee, violin; and Milo Anderson, piano. Please note that this concert is pre-recorded – no live concert this week.

This performance features the winners of the 2024 David Hochstein Recital Competition and was recorded in concert in Hochstein Performance Hall on March 18, 2024.

Since 1991, The Hochstein School has commemorated the life of David Hochstein – Rochester native and gifted violinist and composer – with a yearly competition open to advanced students in grades 10-12 in the nine-county region surrounding Rochester.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Featuring Madrigalia, Cary Ratcliff, artistic director.

Our annual celebration of the holiday season with the choral chamber ensemble Madrigalia. Madrigalia’s expansive interpretation of the December holidays includes celebrations both sparkling and thoughtful.

Since 1975, Madrigalia has distinguished itself as one of the finest chamber choirs in Rochester and western New York. The ensemble is known for its quality performances of challenging and wide-ranging repertoire in this golden age of choral music. Madrigalia appointed Cary Ratcliff as Artistic Director in 2014, subsequently producing two recordings, collaborating with area artists, and commissioning and premiering new works.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.

Featuring the Eastman Horn Choir, W. Peter Kurau, director.

Heralding the holidays with the Eastman Horn Choir, which includes hornists from the Eastman School of Music. The Eastman Horn Choir was founded in 1968 by Verne Reynolds and from its inception the Choir’s mission has been to provide an expanded ensemble experience for horn students, to acquaint them with the breadth of quality repertoire within our musical culture, and to encourage contemporary composers to create original works for multiple horns.

In addition to performing an annual holiday concert at Hochstein, the Choir has been featured on the Eastman at Washington Square series, in a biennial tribute to St. Hubert (patron saint of the hunt, from which the horn derives much of its repertoire), in a formal concert in the Eastman Theatre, and on the Music at St. Andrew’s and Music at St. John’s series.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live. Listen to the concert on WXXI Classical at 91.5 FM, 90.3 FM, or online at https://www.wxxiclassical.org. Listen to an encore broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM at 10:00 pm the day of the concert.

Please note that only bottled water is allowed in the newly renovated hall. PLEASE do not attend any activity at Hochstein if you are not feeling 100% healthy.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. 

Hochstein programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Hochstein programs are also made possible by the Monroe County Legislature; Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive.