Piano Festival: Biss Plays Beethoven
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States · Fairport, NY
About this event
Sponsored by Pinnacle Wine & Liquor Supported by Karen Duguid and Wally Johnson Week 2 of our Piano Festival continues with two programs devoted to the commanding brilliance and deep expressive power of Beethoven and Brahms. Under the direction of Music Director Andreas Delfs, Jonathan Biss brings clarity and conviction to Beethoven’s majestic “Emperor” Concerto, paired with the composer’s vibrant Symphony No. 8. Framed by dramatic overtures, these concerts reveal four masterpieces that balance strength with lyricism and close the festival with authority, depth, and unforgettable artistry. This concert is especially for: Beethoven fans People who enjoy piano RPO Recommends… Piano Festival Week 1 Program A: Kern Plays Rachmaninov Piano Festival Week 1 Program B: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky Piano Festival Week 2 Program B: Hamelin Plays Brahms Sunday Matinee at Naz: Andreas & Mozart (the RPO will perform Beethoven’s The Ruins of Athens Overture) Sunday Matinee at Naz: Andreas & Beethoven
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States · Fairport, NY
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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