Rochester's Classical Idol Winner Jacqueline Noparstak

Glimmerglass Opera’s alto Leah Wool

Renowned Tenor Douglas Ahlstedt

Versatile and charismatic bass Dean Peterson

The impressive Festival Singers

And the clear-sounding Bach Children's Chorus Karla Krogstad, Director, in this holiday treat!

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Simon Pontin will narrate the premiere performance of
On Wings of Song by William Cahn. Poems by Walt
Whitman and songs that describe birds will be sung by
the Bach Children’s Chorus. A refreshing new work!

Principal RCO oboist Emily Agnew,
who also performs with numerous other
orchestras and opera companies, will be
featured in the buoyant D Minor Oboe
Concerto by Antonio Vivaldi.

RCO concertmaster, David Brickman,
is known for his versatility and highly
personal interpretations. He has soloed
with and is a member of the RPO
and numerous other orchestras and
chamber groups.

Patricia Sunwoo won the 1998
Naumburg Award as a member of the
Whitman String Quartet, with whom
she performed across the US and
Europe to critical acclaim. Venues
included Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center
and the Kennedy Center. She joins David Brickman in
J. S. Bach’s inspiring Concerto for Two Violins.

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Brilliant Native American violinist Arvel Bird joins
the RCO in a unique concert that will also include
the Fortissimo String Ensemble.

In addition to the violin, Bird also plays a variety of
Native American Flutes. His music reflects his dual
heritage of the Paiute tribe in Utah and Scotland.

He conveys through words and music
Native American wisdom, the animals, and the earth
we live on, and he utilizes Scottish and Celtic influences
in his own personal style. And he does all of this
with eloquence, conviction and inspiration.

In addition to performing at many Native American
Festivals, and in Europe, he is also featured with
symphony orchestras, most recently with the Utah
Symphony. This will be his first appearance in the
Rochester area with an orchestra. He is the top touring Native American recording artist.

Arvel Bird’s music is a rare gift. His graceful blend of
Celtic and Native American music will touch your
heart and carry you home.

Don’t miss this mesmerizing event!

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