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WXXI Classical Presents

Each year WXXI Classical presents a series of films that are related to classical music in some way. Selected by our classical music hosts Brenda Tremblay, Mona Seghatoleslami, and Steve Johnson each film chosen exemplifies the power of music in a non-traditional narrative. Films are often preceded by subject-related live music in The Little Cafe or followed by live panel discussion following the film.

WXXI Classical Presents...Chevalier, Saturday July 12th at The Little

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM

Published June 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM EDT

WXXI Classical Presents...Chevalier, in partnership with Finger Lakes Opera, Saturday July 12th at 3pm at The Little Theatre, followed by a discussion co-hosted by Mona Seghatoleslami of WXXI and Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle of the George Walker Center at the Eastman School of Music, with musicologist Julia Hamilton-Louey, PhD.

Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who rose to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with a love affair and falling out with Marie Antoinette. Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., with Samara Weaving and Minnie Driver.

Tickets are on sale now through Finger Lakes Opera (advanced tickets with added treats) and now through The Little Theatre (movie ticket only).

Then see the opera at the heart of this movie! Finger Lakes Opera is performing Joseph Bologne's opera "L'amant Anonyme" (The Anonymous Lover) on Sunday July 20th at 2pm at RIT's Robert F. Panara Theatre.