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WXXI Classical Presents

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. 
  • Milos Forman’s 1984 biography of Mozart celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a luminous new 4K restoration of the original theatrical cut, courtesy The Academy Film Archive! Winner of 8 Academy Awards, including “Best Picture." See it at The Little in Rochester January 11th at 3pm, followed by a discussion.
  • Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in MARIA, the new film from Pablo Larraín (Spencer, Jackie). Join WXXI Classical for a special screening followed by a Q&A/discussion on Saturday December 7th at 3pm at The Little Theatre in Rochester.
  • Experience this movie about choral singing at The Little Theatre in Rochester September 7th at 3pm.
  • Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus is the definitive swan song of one of the world’s greatest musicians. In late 2022, as a parting gift, Ryuichi Sakamoto mustered all of his energy to leave us with one final performance: a concert film featuring just him and his piano. See Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus on the big screen Sunday April 21st, 6:30pm at The Little Theatre in Rochester.
  • Five incredible women from around the world, who are boldly breaking glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting, take center stage in MAESTRA. March 7th, 7pm at The Little, followed by a discussion.
  • Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd...Sunday October 22nd at 7 p.m. at The Little Theatre, followed by a discussion with WXXI Classical mid-day host Steve Johnson and Sondheim expert Eric Grode. Part of Spooky Season at The Little.
  • When conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s international tours are disrupted by deadly protests across his native Venezuela, one of the world’s greatest and most beloved musicians faces the challenge of a lifetime. WXXI Classical Presents...¡Viva Maestro! at The Little Theatre Saturday November 4th at 3pm, followed by a discussion.
  • 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, WXXI Classical Presents, with The Black Cinema Series and Our Voices Project...Chevalier, Wednesday April 26th, 7:30pm at The Little.
  • To celebrate the remarkable legacy of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who passed away last month, The Little is bringing back this revelatory exploration of his life and work Wednesday April 19th at 7:30pm.
  • A special screening of a stirring musical documentary, followed by a discussion hosted by WXXI Classical's Julia Figueras, November 19th at 3pm at The Little Theatre. Tickets on sale now.