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

On Record with Andreas Delfs and Benjamin Beilman

On the eve of the curtain going up for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's season opener, RPO Music Director Andreas Delfs and violinist Benjamin Beilman stopped in to chat with Julia Figueras about the first show which begins and ends with a sunrise with Wagner and Brahms. In between those works, Benjamin Beilman will play Jennifer Higdon's fiendishly difficult Pulitzer Prize-winning violin concerto, a work that he has embraced with gusto. It's a discussion about passion, rediscovery, and finding inspiration, even in the darkest of days

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.