WXXI Classical celebrates the rich tradition of live music-making across the region in Performance Upstate. This series takes you into concert halls, sacred spaces, and festivals across Western and Central New York. You'll hear a diverse and colorful array of pieces interpreted by passionate and skillful musicians from Rochester and beyond, along with some of the stories behind the music. Brenda Tremblay is your host. Many concerts are exclusive to WXXI Classical.
The first season of Performance Upstate was recorded and produced in 2020, when assembling for concerts was considered unsafe, and some of the comments reflect concerns of the first pandemic year.
It's an ENCORE presentation of Performance Upstate
Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. February 14 - April 11, 2023
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Performance Upstate is back, beginning with encores from 2021. Some of the commentary may reflect concerns of the early Covid pandemic. -
This encore presentation from WXXI Classical first aired in 2021, and some of the commentary reflects general health concerns of the early pandemic.
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Performance Upstate returns to WXXI Classical with encores from 2021!
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This encore Performance Upstate show from WXXI Classical first aired in 2021. Some of the commentary reflects health concerns of the early pandemic days.
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Enjoy this encore presentation from WXXI Classical from 2021.
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On this episode (pgm 6) of Performance Upstate we’ll hear an outstanding performance by 13-year-old pianist Christoper Zandieh, Winner of the 2018…
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Performance Upstate first aired in 2021 on WXXI Classical. Some of the comments reflect the health concerns of the early pandemic.
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Performance Upstate was introduced on WXXI Classical in 2021, when gathering for concerts was unsafe.
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WXXI Classical introduced this series in 2021, when gathering for concerts was unsafe. Some of the language reflects the concerns of the time.
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This final episode of Performance Upstate first aired in 2021 and some of the commentary may reflect concerns of the early pandemic.
