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A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure! Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages.

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CineConcerts brings you one of the most heartwarming classic films: It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert. The film comes to life with Dimitri Tiomkin’s timeless score performed by a live symphony orchestra while the full film is shown on the big screen. Jimmy Stewart portrays the down-and-out George, a lovable “failure” with so many problems that he is thinking about ending it all — and it’s Christmas! Clarence, his guardian angel, shows George what his town would be like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds. Experience the most beloved holiday movie of all time transformed into an unforgettable live film concert event!

Experience the power and intensity of Zeppelin’s legendary catalog brought to life by your RPO in a high-voltage symphonic rock show led by conductor and arranger Brent Havens. This is a one-night-only event.
Performed with full orchestra, amplified rock band, and dynamic lighting, this electrifying concert fuses symphonic force with iconic rock anthems in thrilling, arena-style fashion. Hear classics like “Kashmir,” “Black Dog,” “Good Times, Bad Times,” “All of My Love,” and “Stairway to Heaven” in bold new arrangements that reimagine these timeless hits on a grand scale.

All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Superstar singers LaKisha Jones, Nova Y. Payton, and Armando Imagines will take you on a journey through Tina Turner’s legendary musical career as your RPO elevates all her iconic songs including “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Disco Inferno,” “Proud Mary,” and more. As sentimental as it is powerful, this production pays tribute to the eight-time GRAMMY-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in a way that proves Tina Turner truly was “Simply the Best.”

Experience the power and intensity of Zeppelin’s legendary catalog brought to life by your RPO in a high-voltage symphonic rock show led by conductor and arranger Brent Havens. This is a one-night-only event.
Performed with full orchestra, amplified rock band, and dynamic lighting, this electrifying concert fuses symphonic force with iconic rock anthems in thrilling, arena-style fashion. Hear classics like “Kashmir,” “Black Dog,” “Good Times, Bad Times,” “All of My Love,” and “Stairway to Heaven” in bold new arrangements that reimagine these timeless hits on a grand scale.

Get ready to power up for an unforgettable evening, as your RPO and Rochester’s own Madrigalia chorus take you on a hero’s journey through the mythical landscapes and symphonic soundtracks of your favorite video games.
Heroes: A Video Game Symphony is an electrifying multimedia experience featuring high-definition clips of some of the gaming industry’s most iconic titles projected onto the large screen above the stage as the musicians of your RPO perform below.
Relive the thrills and excitement of your favorite fantastical quests as you’re transported through a world of adventure with the music of more than 20 epic video games including Final Fantasy, Assassin’s Creed, World of Warcraft, Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Starfield, Fallout, Halo, Mass Effect, God of War, Bioshock, and many more!

Experience the power and spirit of between the Eastman School of Music, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and a dynamic community gospel choir. This inspiring concert celebrates the richness of African American musical traditions through the works of legendary Sunday and contemporary composers. From William Grant Still’s majestic to the soul-stirring gospel of Richard Smallwood and Kirk Franklin, Symphony and the moving spirituals of Omar Thomas and John Carter, each piece honors a legacy of resilience, faith, and artistry. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of symphonic soul and gospel brilliance.
Tickets are $5; all proceeds go to ROCmusic.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score by composer John Williams, JAWS is an unforgettable film-with-live-orchestra experience!
Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, JAWS set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. Now for the first time, audiences will have the chance to experience the power of a live symphony orchestra performing the entire score in sync with one of the greatest motion pictures of all time.
The program is a presentation of the complete film Jaws with a live performance of the film’s entire score, including music played by the orchestra during and after the end credits.
Jaws is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
Jaws in Concert produced by Film Concerts Live!, a joint venture of IMG Artists, LLC and The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency, Inc.