The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Rochester, New York. Its primary concert venue is the Eastman Theatre. An orchestra is a musical ensemble used most often in classical music. ... Rochester, also known as both The Flour City and The Flower City, is a city in Monroe County, New York, United States. ... The Eastman School of Music is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Rochester. ...

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. 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... George Eastman (July 12, 1854 - March 14, 1932) founded the Eastman Kodak Co. ... Eastman Kodak Company NYSE: EK is a large multinational public company producing photographic materials and equipment. ... David Zinman (born New York, 10 July 1936) is an American conductor. ... Erich Leinsdorf (February 4, 1912 - September 11, 1993) was a conductor. ... Eugène Goossens has been the name of three notable musicians: Eugène Goossens (February 25, 1845, Bruges, Belgium - 30 December 1906, Liverpool, England) was a conductor. ...

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.

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

External Links

• Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Website