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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.

Classical 91.5 Presents...Pavarotti (June 29th)

Join WXXI for Classical 91.5 Presents, a series that spotlights classical music connections in film.

Classical 91.5 Presents...Pavarotti - a new documentary by Ron Howard telling the story of the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, with never-before-seen footage, interviews, and live performances - Saturday June 29th at The Little Theatre.

There will be live music starting at 2pm in The Little Café by singers in the Finger Lakes Opera Young Artist Program, followed by the movie screening at 3pm. Then you can take part in a discussion afterwards with tenor Robert Swensen (Eastman School of Music) and Gerard Floriano (Artistic Director, Finger Lakes Opera), hosted by WXXI's Mona Seghatoleslami. You'll also have the chance to win Pavarotti recordings, tickets to Finger Lakes Opera performances,  and other prizes. Tickets are now available online and at the door.

(In addition to this special event, Pavarotti will be part of the regular schedule at The Little starting June 21st). 

More about Classical 91.5 Presents...

Selected by our Classical music hosts Julia Figueras, Brenda Tremblay and Mona Seghatoleslami, each film chosen exemplifies the power of music in a non-traditional narrative. Tickets are $7.

Find out more information about Classical 91.5 Presents, including upcoming films, on The Little Theatre website.

Mona Seghatoleslami is the Music Director, host and producer on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. She also hosts the lunchtime concert series Live From Hochstein Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m., interviews musicians, produces special programs, and works on any project she can find that helps connect people and music in our community through WXXI.