Featuring fivebyfive (Laura Lentz, flute; Marcy Bacon, clarinet; Ken Luk, electric guitar; Eric J. Polenik, bass; Haeyeun Jeun, piano) and Emily Pinkerton, voice and banjo.

Songwriter Emily Pinkerton brings the folk and classical worlds together with her chamber music for banjo, fiddle, and voice. She joins with the artist-led ensemble fivebyfive for a program they call Enduring Stories: ghost, murder, and lost voices of the Appalachians and Catskills. Fivebyfive commissioned Pinkerton’s new work, Ephemera Ballads, a song cycle that meshes her distinctive style with their instruments and was inspired by 18th and 19th century broadside folk poetry to showcase fateful stories of women. The concert also includes Rounder Songs, based on tunes and folk tales from Kentucky and West Virginia.

Emily Pinkerton is a founding member of The Early Mays, an old-time, vocal harmony trio that topped the National Folk-DJ charts and was featured twice on NPR’s Mountain Stage.

fivebyfive is an award-winning ensemble known for its impeccable musicianship and adventurous spirit that permeates innovative, cross-genre programming and community engagement. fivebyfive performs music by the most exciting living composers to create unforgettable musical experiences.

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.

This delightful program for flute, cello, and piano includes music by Farrenc, Gaubert, and Kapustin. Featuring Rita George Simmons, flute; Hilary Glen, cello; and Julia Lin, piano.

The concert begins with lavish music of the Romantic Era, a Trio written in 1857 by Louise Farrenc, the only female professor at the Paris Conservatory at that time. Trois Aquarelles by French composer and flutist Philip Gaubert is a sumptuous musical work from 1926 that begins with the piano emulating colorful sounds of rippling water and leads into the flowing musical lines of the flute and cello intertwined. The program concludes with the lively and toe-tapping contemporary jazz sounds of the 1998 composition Trio for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano by Nikolai Kapustin.

Admission at the door is $10 per person, with a $20 family maximum. Concerts are free to Hochstein students/families, faculty, and staff. The concert lasts about an hour, and is followed by a “meet the artists” reception.

 

Thank you to Wegmans Food Markets for their support of our community events.

 

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 Concentus Women’s Chorus; Anna Atwater, Music Director.

From the Latin meaning “singing together, harmony,” Concentus Women’s Chorus was conceived and founded in 2000 and is devoted to exploring the wide variety of classical music – ranging from medieval chant through contemporary compositions – written specifically for women’s voices.

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This program – “Singing Sisters: Our story of lineage, love, and legacy” – celebrates the group’s 25th season and features many of their favorite pieces, including music by Cary Ratcliffe, Eric Whitacre, and Ysaye Barnwell.

In addition to yearly full-length concert presentations each year, Concentus performs at several special events in the Greater Rochester and Central New York area.

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.

There are no regularly scheduled lessons or classes from Monday, April 14, 2025 through Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16 from 9:00 am-9:00 pm are lesson make-up days. Please speak with your instructor if you need to make up a lesson.

There will be no in-person Live from Hochstein concert today due to Spring Recess.

Featuring Gateways Brass Collective (Herbert Smith and Courtney Jones, trumpet; Larry Williams, horn; Isrea Butler, trombone; and Jerome Stover, tuba).

A resident ensemble of the Gateways Music Festival, the Gateways Brass Collective has presented dynamic performances and inspirational educational programs since 2018. This program, Scenes and Snapshots (Music for Brass that Moves You), features music by David Wilborn, George Walker, Herbert Smith, and Astor Piazzolla.

Gateways’ mission is to support and connect professional classical musicians of African descent and enlighten and inspire communities through the power of performance. The quintet has been featured at music festivals across the US and its members are equally fluent in classical, jazz, and contemporary 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.

This special event highlights the excellence of Hochstein’s students and faculty and includes ensembles from various Hochstein programs.

The concert is named in memory of Dr. Max Presberg, a Hochstein student in his youth, a former board member, and a long-time supporter and friend of Hochstein. The concert 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.

The 2nd annual Mitzie Collins Irish Classic honors the legacy of Ted McGraw—beloved local musician, broadcaster, and globally recognized preserver of rare Irish music recordings.

For 20 years, Sampler Records staged sold-out shows featuring some of the finest Irish music and dance Rochester has ever seen. Following up on last year's landmark concert resurrecting these beloved concerts, the 2nd annual MITZIE COLLINS IRISH CLASSIC this year recognizes a figure whose impact is just as worldwide as our honoree from last year and the concert's namesake, folk music matriarch Mitzie Collins.

Ted McGraw was not only a force in our own community as a musician, an organizer, and a broadcaster, but he was recognized worldwide as one of the most important preservers of the oldest and rarest Irish music recordings.

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Featuring Noah Busch, violin; Christian Chan, cello; and Allison Glaza, cello.

Winners of the 2025 Hochstein Merit Scholarships perform. Violinist Noah Busch (11th grade, Brighton High School) is a student of Pia Liptak. Cellists Christian Chan (12th grade, homeschooled) and Allison Glaza (12th grade, Penfield High School) are students of Kathleen Murphy Kemp.

Hochstein teachers nominate students for merit scholarships and auditions take place in January, February, and March. The scholarships are organized in four categories for various age levels of music students, with the top scholarship level winners for grades 11-12 performing in concert.

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.