Live from Hochstein returns! Hosted by WXXI Classical's Mona Seghatoleslami, Live from Hochstein is the longest running live broadcast concert series in Western New York. Broadcast live from the Hochstein Performance Hall (50 North Plymouth Ave. in Rochester), the series presents performances by some of the finest artists from the Rochester area’s musical community. Each of these concerts runs from 12:10-12:50 p.m., giving downtown business people, teachers, families, students, and friends an opportunity to enjoy classical music during their lunch hour.

Join us for a Halloween hit performance featuring Junkyardfieldtrip at The Penthouse! Halloween costumes are welcome, but not mandatory.

Don't miss the WORLD PREMIERE of B.E. Boykin's song cycle "Moments in Sonder", based on the poetry of Maya Angelou.

The Nutcracker's timeless tale of wonder and imagination has captivated audiences for nearly 130 years and has become a Rochester holiday tradition. Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as enchanting dance from Rochester City Ballet pairs with Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, performed in all its glory by the RPO. This beloved story of a young girl's Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!