Rochester Symphony Orchestra Unleashes CULTURAL INFUSION

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra invites guests to experience CULTURAL INFUSION, a concert that features a variety of musical selections intended for a broad audience and occurs on Friday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m. Led by conductor and music director Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, the performance takes place at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. The concert begins with "Finlandia," a symphonic poem composed by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra presents an Early Spring Concert “Masterworks”

A Chamber Orchestra Concert Join the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO), under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, for an afternoon at the “Masterworks” concert on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. This performance features compositions from the heart of European classical music. The evening opens with the poignant “Suite from Dido and Aeneas,” a Baroque opera by the English composer Henry Purcell. This … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra “Summer Spectacular” presented as part of the 2024 Kiwanis Club’s Music in the Park

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) directed by Conductor and Music Director Maestro Zeljko Milicevic, opens their 2024-2025 Season as part of the Rochester Kiwanis Club’s “Music in the Park Concert Series.” Join our fantastic music community on Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Rochester Municipal Park as the RSO presents an evening of enchanting music under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, sodas, and your friends and family to enjoy “SUMMER SPECTACULAR.” Admission is … [Read more...]

“Celtic Soul,” a Celtic Sprint Concert Presented by the Rochester Symphony Orchestra

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic presents “Celtic Soul” with Celtic music from across the United Kingdom this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. The RSO welcomes soloist Timothy Michling, instructor of oboe at Oakland University. Tim serves as principal oboe of the Ann Arbor Symphony of Music as well as playing oboe and English horn with the Flint … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents “Les Souvenirs Du Passé” (Mementos from the Past)

Come and Enjoy a French Fall Concert Bonsoir and Bienvenue are French for good evening and welcome. With this in mind, on October 6, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., please join Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic and The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) in Rochester, Michigan as they “welcome” you to a very “good evening” of great classical music.  The concert for this evening (Les Souvenirs Du Passé Mementos from the Past) is the second of five shows in the 2023-2024 concert … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents its 2023 Season Finale – ‘A NEW HORIZON’

Join the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan for a tribute to five extraordinary American performers conducted by music director and conductor Maestro Zeljko Milicevic. In addition, there will also be a performance by Shaun Lee, winner of the 2023 Young Artist Competition. The evening's entertainment will highlight... Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, an American … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Spring Concert performs Classical Gems

Surround yourself in classical music this Spring as the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) presents Classical Gems, performed by the RSO’s Chamber Orchestra, and conducted by Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic. The concert will be presented on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church – 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, MI. The RSO’s Chamber Orchestra delivers a world-class and unique classical music experience. The program features selections from German, … [Read more...]

Rochester Symphony Orchestra’s Spring Concert March 11

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra’s annual spring concert “They May Say I’m A Dreamer” is on Sunday, March 11, at 3:00 p.m. The concert will be held in the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, MI. Maestro Zeljko Milicevic has arranged a year of performances marrying classic and contemporary music for all ages. This concert will feature Rochester Symphony Orchestra’s flutist, Lori Newman, playing “Serenade for Flute, Harp and Strings” by Howard Hanson, John … [Read more...]

Join the Rochester Symphony Orchestra for a Free Concert in the Park

Thursday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will present For Amber Waves. This free concert in the Rochester Municipal Park is the final event of the Kiwanis sponsored summer series of performances.  Pops, Classics, and Patriotic selections will fill the night air once again under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic. If it should rain – no worries – the concert will play on at St. John Lutheran Church located at University and Helen. Bring a lawn chair, a … [Read more...]