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WXXI Classical's annual celebration of local performing groups. While the novel coronavirus has resulted in the cancellation of concerts and seasons, we brought some of the area's best live musical moments to you. This focus on local music has continued through the show Performance Upstate and the continued inclusion of live, local performances as part WXXI's daily programming.

Thu 4/5 @ 8:00a The Hochstein Alumni Orchestra performs Borodin's Petite Suite

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By Julia Figueras
Published April 2, 2018 at 3:59 PM EDT
Evan Meccarello, conductor of the Hochstein Alumni Orchestra
Hochstein School of Music and Dance
Evan Meccarello, conductor of the Hochstein Alumni Orchestra

Alexander Borodin: Two movements, Petite Suite

Evan Meccarello founded the Hochstein Alumni Orchestra (HAO) in 2010, reuniting musicians who received training at the Hochstein School of Music and Dance. Since its debut, the HAO has played summer concerts in Canandaigua and Perinton, adding an annual winter concert in the Hochstein Performance hall in 2011. When not on stage with a baton, you can find Mr. Meccarello hosting Soundspace Tuesday afternoons on WAYO, 104.3 FM.

This excerpt from Borodin's charming Petite Suite comes from the HAO winter concert on January 6, 2018.  We hear the Mazurka.
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Julia Figueras
A Strong Memorial baby and Greece Arcadia grad, Julia Figueras was the Music Director and mid-day host for WXXI Classical until June 30, 2023 when she retired after more than 26 years of service. She also hosted the award-winning monthly interview/performance show, Backstage Pass.
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