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Live from Hochstein

Seasonal, Wednesdays 12:10 to 12:50pm, rpt 10 to 11pm on WXXI-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, WXXI-FM/HD 91.5-1 and online at wxxi.org

Hosted by Classical 91.5's Mona Seghatoleslami, Live from Hochstein is the longest running live broadcast concert series in Western New York. Broadcast live from the Hochstein Performance Hall (50 North Plymouth Ave. in Rochester), the series presents performances by some of the finest artists from the Rochester area’s musical community. Each of these free “brown bag” concerts runs from 12:10-12:50 p.m., giving downtown business people, teachers, families, students and friends an opportunity to enjoy classical music during their lunch hour.  The season also includes the annual Hochstein Recital Winners Concert.

Interview with Cellist Stefan Reuss

By • Apr 9, 2018

Cellist Stefan Reuss recently stopped by WXXI's studios to discuss his experiences playing chamber music at the Rochester Academy of Medicine for twenty years, in a trio that includes pianist Rebecca Penneys and violinist Mikhail Kopelman. We also discussed the trio's upcoming performance this week on Live from Hochstein. 

Trio creates harmony from tension

By & Mona Seghatoleslami • Apr 9, 2018

Among the old beautiful buildings that line East Avenue, you can find the Rochester Academy of Medicine – a place that has been a resource for the medical community for many years, as well as more recently a host for various community events, including “salon” piano trio concerts.  

The salon at 1441 East Avenue is a room that holds about a hundred people . It would be a big living room for most homes, but it’s a rather intimate space for a concert. That is something cellist Stefan Reuss has come to appreciate over the years:

Live from Hochstein Spring 2018

By • Feb 21, 2018

Live from Hochstein with host Mona Seghatoleslami is a series of lunchtime concerts by some of the finest artists in our area broadcast live from Hochstein Performance Hall. Each of these free “brown bag” concerts runs from 12:10-12:50 p.m., giving downtown business people, teachers, families, students, and friends an opportunity to enjoy classical music during their lunch hour. You can also hear an encore broadcast of Live from Hochstein later the same day at 10 p.m. on Classical 91.5.

Hochstein Recital Competition Winners in Concert 11/22 at Noon (and 10pm)

By • Oct 26, 2017

The annual David Hochstein Recital Competition recognizes outstanding musicianship and performance skills of advanced student musicians in grades 10-12 who reside in the nine-county region surrounding Greater Rochester. The students who win this competition perform at a recital at Hochstein each spring.

This year's winners are clarinetist David Kim, violinist Chie Xu, and pianist Raymond Feng. 

Live from Hochstein Fall 2017

By • Sep 20, 2017
The choir Madrigalia standing together near a piano
madrigalia.org

Live from Hochstein with host Mona Seghatoleslami is a series of lunchtime concerts by some of the finest artists in our area broadcast live from Hochstein Performance Hall. Each of these free “brown bag” concerts runs from 12:10-12:50 p.m., giving downtown business people, teachers, families, students, and friends an opportunity to enjoy classical music during their lunch hour. You can also hear an encore broadcast of Live from Hochstein later the same day at 10 p.m. on Classical 91.5.

Hochstein at High Falls - Summer 2017

By • Jun 8, 2017

Join Classical 91.5's Mona Seghatoleslami at Granite Mills Park in High Falls for Hochstein at High Falls, a free lunchtime concert series, hosted by WXXI, Hochstein School of Music & Dance and the High Falls Business Association. Mona welcomes a new band to the park each week. Please note: This is a live concert series, and will not be broadcast on WXXI radio. Hochstein at High Falls is on Facebook. Visit: facebook.com/hochsteinhighfalls.

Cello Mania and Hochstein Fun

By • May 11, 2017
Stephanie Marsh

It's been a great season of Live from Hochstein - with everything from Brahms to brass, world premieres, wind quintet favorites, and Radiohead played by the Eastman Cello Ensemble (along with music by David Liptak, Caleb Burhans, and Arvo Pärt. You can hear this season finale show here: 


3D artist & animator visits Live from Hochstein

By rphinney • Mar 30, 2017
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On Wednesday, March 29th, 3D artist, animator and educator Ted Gordon was visiting Rochester and was in the audience for Live from Hochstein.  Brenda Tremblay was hosting that day and the featured artists were the Telos Trio (Rita George Simmons, flute; Debbie Grohman, clarinet; Willie LaFavor, piano). 

Gordon had with him a tablet equipped with a program that allows him to sketch life drawings.  We are honored to share Ted's depictions of Brenda and the Telos Trio here.

Live from Hochstein Spring 2017

By • Feb 22, 2017

Live from Hochstein with host Mona Seghatoleslami is back with a whole new season of performances by some of the finest artists in our area broadcast live from Hochstein Performance Hall. Each of these free “brown bag” concerts runs from 12:10-12:50 p.m., giving downtown business people, teachers, families, students, and friends an opportunity to enjoy classical music during their lunch hour. Live from Hochstein repeats that same day at 10 p.m. on Classical 91.5.

All of the music from this season of Live from Hochstein is now available to stream on demand at the links below. Enjoy!

March 22nd: Brass Music that Tells a Story
David Bamonte, trumpet; Mark Kellogg, trombone; Priscilla Yuen, piano
Featuring music of Blacher, Ewazen, and Brahms.


A Cup of Good Cheer with Madrigalia

By • Nov 28, 2016
The choir Madrigalia standing together near a piano
madrigalia.org

A holiday classic – celebrate the season with a warm and welcoming mix of songs both old and new, sung by the choir Madrigalia. You can now hear the program online, for a limited time.


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