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A collection of discussions between special guests and Music Director and midday host, Julia Figueras.

On Record with Gemma New and Vadym Kholodenko

This week, your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is serving up a menu of music filled with color and stories with works by Debussy, Ravel, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Gemma New is making her conducting debut with the RPO, and Vadym Kholodenko, who has twice wowed us with Prokofiev, will show us his looser and lighter side with Ravel's Piano Concerto in G-Major. Both stopped by to talk with Classical 91.5 music director Julia Figueras about it all .

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.