Members of the Hochstein Youth Singers showcase their individual talents for family and friends.  

The program includes music by Bach, Louis Armstrong, and Bruno Mars.

This performance in the Hilda D. Taylor Recital Hall is free.

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.

Musicians in Hochstein’s Sinfonia (grades 4-9, directed by John Fetter and Terry Smith), and Concertino Strings (grades 1-5, directed by Marcos Kreutzer) orchestral ensembles give a free joint afternoon concert.

Hochstein Concertino Strings will perform Prelude and Fugue by Brian Balmages, written in the style of J.S. Bach; the familiar Hornpipe from Handel’s “Water Music;” and the exciting “Gargoyles” by Doug Spata.

Then Hochstein Sinfonia Strings performs “Isma’a (Listen),” a setting of traditional Arabic themes by Eastman alum Leanne Darling; a Fantasia on the 17th-century French folk song Picardy; the dramatic Baroque overture from Purcell’s “The Gordian Knot Untied;” and the up-tempo “Today” by Robert Gardner. Gardner in fact has a Hochstein connection - he conducted both Philharmonia and Sinfonia Strings at Hochstein from 1999 to 2003.

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This concert will be livestreamed on Hochstein’s YouTube channel for those not able to attend the concert in person:
https://www.youtube.com/live/7QHQjSH4k_0

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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.

This free concert features young singers in Hochstein’s choral program along with soloists from Hochstein’s voice studios and the Sweden Senior Singers.

Maryellen Giese and Jonathan Thomas Madden direct Hochstein Singers and Youth Singers, who will perform a song from the animated movie “Prince of Egypt,” “O Sifuni Mungu” (sung in Swahili and English), and “Everyone Shine” by Eastman professor Philip Silvey.

Shana Kohler directs Hochstein Little Singers, who will sing “Simple Gifts” and “Dona Nobis Pacem.”

The Sweden Senior Singers, also directed by Maryellen Giese, will perform “Moonglow,” a #1 hit for Benny Goodman.

You’ll also hear selections from Broadway musicals and opera performed by Hochstein voice students.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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. 

This special performance by Hochstein’s Chamber Music Connection ensembles benefits a local food shelf.

During the concert, student chamber ensembles – including brass, strings, and a piano trio – will perform classical music. Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.

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.

The 2025 David Hochstein Recital Competition winners – Tristan Zhang, oboe; Friana Engineer, violin; and Weijun Wang, piano – perform a free concert, which is followed by a reception.

Oboist Tristan Zhang is a sophomore at Pittsford Mendon High School. Violinist Friana Engineer is a senior at Pittsford Sutherland High School. Pianist Weijun Wang is a junior at Pittsford Sutherland High School, Grade 11.

The program will be recorded for later broadcast on WXXI Classical.

Since 1991, The Hochstein School has commemorated the life of David Hochstein with a yearly competition for local upper-level high school students and we are proud to honor his legacy by celebrating and encouraging these talented young musicians.

The David Hochstein Recital Competition is open to advanced students in grades 10-12 in the nine-county region surrounding Rochester. In order to compete, musicians are required to prepare challenging music in varied styles and perform before juries of noted professional artists.

View the full list of winners, runners-up, and judges at https://hochstein.org/Music/David-Hochstein-Recital-Competition.

 

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 Annie Jacobs-Perkins ,cello, and Katelyn Vahala, piano, for an unforgettable musical performance.

Hochstein alumna Annie Jacobs-Perkins, cello, and Katelyn Vahala, piano, present a recital free and open to the public!

Praised for “hypnotic lyricism, causing listeners to forget where they were for a moment,” (The New Yorker), cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins is the 1st prize winner of the Pierre Fournier Award, Buchet International Cello Competition, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs Emerging Soloist Competition, Father Merlet Award from the Pro Musicis Foundation, New England Conservatory Concerto Competition, and Hennings-Fischer Young.

Applauded as a “highly accomplished pianist....with wonderfully rhythmic and robust playing” (New York Concert Review), Katelyn Vahala was a finalist in the 2022 Leipzig International Bach Competition, where she performed with the Mendelssohn Kammerorchester Leipzig. In addition to winning the 2021 USC Thornton Concerto Competition, Katelyn is the first prize winner of the 2019 Rosalyn Tureck International Bach Competition, where she also won the Contemporary Music Award.

Featuring members of the Nazareth University music faculty and celebrating the artistry of women composers during the Women in Music Festival. 

Featuring Annette Farrington, flute; Colleen Wolf, horn; Ryan Hardcastle, viola; Yi-Wen Chang, piano; Bonnie Choi, piano; and Jacob Ertl, piano.

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This program highlights Women Composers of La Belle Époque, including works by composers such as Cécile Chaminade, Mel Bonis, and Luise Adolpha Le Beau. During the Belle Époque (late 1800s/early 1900s), women were often celebrated as performers – particularly in domestic settings – but faced significant barriers to being recognized as composers. Even when their music was performed in the fashionable salons, or published, it frequently fell into obscurity.

This concert is part of the Women in Music Festival at Nazareth University and Buffalo State University. The festival includes concerts and panel discussions, all of which serve as a catalyst for purposeful dialogue, future collaborations, and engaging performances for our community. 

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.

Celebrating some of our favorite divas from across the decades, sharing their uplifting messages of hope, inspiration, and beautiful individuality.

Tickets are $30, general admission.

For tickets and more information, visit https://thergmc.org/concerts-%26-events.

Featuring: Annie Jacobs-Perkins, cello.

Praised for her “hypnotic lyricism, causing listeners to forget where they were for a moment” (Alex Ross, The New Yorker), Hochstein alum Annie Jacobs-Perkins returns to Rochester for a solo concert.

The program includes selections from Sept Papillons by the Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho in which she searches for something ephemeral and fleeting, hunts for a new world. Originally written for the viola da gamba, Les Voix Humaines by the French Baroque-era composer Marin Marais features music that mimics the sound of the human voice. Benjamin Britten wrote his Cello Suite No. 3 for Mstislav Rostropovich, a backwards theme and variations with themes based on Russian folk songs and a hymn that appears at the very end.

Annie is the Artist-in-Residence of the Austin Chamber Music Center in Texas as well as the cellist of the acclaimed Berlin-based ensemble Trio Brontë. Annie regularly participates in international festivals, with performances in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Konzerthaus Berlin, The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and London’s Wigmore Hall. She is a graduate of Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, New England Conservatory, and the University of Southern California. At Hochstein, she studied with Kathy Kemp.

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.

The HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra, directed by Pia Liptak, performs a free concert of string music.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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.

The Hochstein School’s 2025 Gala will feature inspirational performances and stories on Hochstein’s impact as well as opportunities to raise essential funds.

Enjoy a delicious plated dinner and complimentary refreshments as we raise essential funds for students throughout Rochester. 

For more information visit the Gala web page here.

An evening with Garrison Keillor - American author, singer, humorist, voice actor, and radio personality - with proceeds to support the Coffee Connection.

Garrison Keillor - creator of the Minnesota Public Radio show A Prairie Home Companion - comes to Rochester with poetry, limericks, sing-along, and the news from Lake Wobegon in a show to benefit the Coffee Connection.

Doors open at 6:15 pm. Ages 21+.

Tickets start at $50 (early bird price). Assigned seating for front center seats and general admission for all others.

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The Coffee Connection helps women in recovery from addiction, trauma, and incarceration find strength and a fresh start. Visit www.ourcoffeeconnection.org for more information.