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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.

Tue 4/16, 12:00p Publick Musick presents Sonata Nona by Marini from Cello-bration!

In October 2018, cellist Beiliang Zhu, who is a rising star in the world of early music and currently pursuing a D.M.A. at the Eastman School of Music, joined the Publick Music to pursue perfection in an exploration of great works featuring the Baroque cello. 

Biagio Marini authored this brief sonata, one of many works considered to be innovative in its time. Beiliang Zhu and Christopher Haritatos supply the cellos, with Naomi Gregory at the harpsichord. This is the second of three pieces from this concert that will be featured in Performance Rochester.

Listen to the Sonata Nona.

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.