Thank you to Luna Galassini for filling in for me over my recent vacation. I spent time with friends in Philadelphia, Princeton, and Bristol Harbor, and then had a week to get ready for winter, putting the garden to bed and sorting through a big basket of mittens and hats which now sits by the front door. And rest! I slept in every day! Getting enough rest and being healthy is very important to me, and it was especially vital given the dramatic week that followed with the unexpected announcement that the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra wished to end its four-year contract with Music Director Arild Remmereit two years early. WXXI-FM listeners have expressed shock, anger, sadness, and hope that classical music lovers will work through this situation together to support our city’s great orchestra. Our newsroom will keep you updated on the situation.
Arts and Culture
Heaven and Nature Sing
Nearly 200 musicians from the ensembles of Houghton College’s Greatbatch School of Music in Houghton, New York bring a sense of wonder and enchantment to this festive season.
Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration
Relish this Christmas celebration with singers Chloe, Lisa, Meav and Orla and fiddler Mairead.
The Iranian Americans
Hear from Iranian immigrants who found refuge, overcame adversity and became successful in America.
First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty
Learn how the Founding Fathers raised the ideal of religious freedom to the level of a fundamental human right
Antiques Roadshow “Greatest Gifts”
Have you ever wondered if a seemingly ordinary gift is actually worth a lot of money?
L.A. Holiday Celebration 2010
Performers of African, Asian, European, and Latino backgrounds join to express the joy of the season.
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
Pianist, singer, and composer Eliane Elias kicks off a new season of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival series
Great Performances: The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour
Fans of British rock sensations The Beatles will not want to miss Wednesday, March 13
Chorus Novus
Backstage Pass host Julia Figueras welcomes Chorus Novus and an audience from Valley Manor to a live concert of holiday music performed at WXXI’s studios.