Star Wars A New Hope in Concert and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1922 by George Eastman in New York, has been helmed by notable directors like Goossens, Iturbi, Leinsdorf, and Seaman. Renowned for Carnegie Hall performances and recordings on labels like Vox and Azica, it won a Grammy for "American Rapture" with Ward Stare and harpist Yolanda Kondonassis. Collaborations include guest conductors Bernstein and Stokowski. Known for symphony and pops concerts, it engages 350,000 patrons annually and pioneered a conductor for education role, led by Michael Butterman.