MEDIA CONTACT: Josef Hanson 585.273.5157 or Helene Snihur hsnihur@rochester.edu
585.275.7800

January 31, 2007

Concert by the University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m., Saturday, March 3, in Strong Auditorium on the University's River Campus

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public

The University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra is a group of approximately 100 University undergraduates, graduate students, and community members that performs some of the most celebrated works in classical music. Formed in 1956, and currently under the direction of David Harman, professor of music and director of orchestral activities, the symphony orchestra continues its 2006-2007 season with this performance of Ravel's Bolero and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6.

The concert will also feature freshman Lydia Park, winner of this year's River Campus Concerto Competition. Park is one of three winners of this year's competition and will be performing the first movement of Grieg's Piano Concerto.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact (585) 275-2828.

About the University of Rochester

The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.

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