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The RPO was founded in 1922 by industrialist and music-lover George Eastman of Eastman Kodak camera and film fame. The orchestra, which performs over 140 concerts annually, is currently directed by Christopher Seaman . The current principal Pops conductor is Jeff Tyzik . The RPO tours extensively and has made several recordings. It also sponsors the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, which is comprised of Rochester-area student musicians in the eighth through twelfth grades. Since 1990 , the RPO has annually spent a summer residency at the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, in Vail, Colorado . PRINCIPAL CONDUCTORS
1999-current: Christopher Seaman EXTERNAL LINKS |