Backstage Pass: Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra - Encore: 11/12/17

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By Julia Figueras

Published November 3, 2017 at 5:20 PM EDT

It's our biggest Backstage Pass of the year...really! Your Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra--all 84 of 'em--comes to our studio to play Faure, Respighi, and more. RPYO Music Director James Mick, Orchestra Manager Irene Narotsky and Board Chair Dave Lane, mentors Wesley Nance and Lars Kirvan from yourRPO, and students Joyce Luo and Trevor Healy will all have conversations with host Julia Figueras in between jaw-dropping performances by this outstanding orchestra. Friday, November 10 at 1 PM. The program repeats on Sunday, November 12 at 1 PM.

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Julia Figueras

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.

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