Welcome to the RPOpener

Welcome to the RPOpener, the official blog for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra! Here we present you with interesting perspectives on the art of music. Like how Stalin's Russia used music to control the nation. Or how composers 'capture' springtime in their music. Even the complex origins of tango music. You'll get to know a bit about our musicians and staff and how they prepare for concerts. (And unwind after them.) It's not only about the performances on the stage but beyond it!

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