Name: Eastman Presents: Emanuel Ax: A Legend Returns
Start: 2027-03-17
End: 2027-03-17

Rochester, NY, is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State, nestled along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. With a proud sports tradition, Rochester is home to iconic teams like the Rochester Red Wings (MiLB), Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Knighthawks (NLL), and Flower City Union (NPSL). Our vibrant sports culture thrives across all levels, from youth clubs and high schools to elite collegiate programs, creating a strong, year-round foundation for athletic excellence.

The Rochester NY Sports Commission champions Monroe County through the power of sports tourism. By attracting championships, invitationals, and tournaments across a wide range of disciplines, we help fuel the region’s economy and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Each year, Rochester welcomes a growing roster of sporting events, showcasing our top-tier facilities, supportive community, and dedication to teamwork on and off the field.

We invite event organizers, rights holders, and sports professionals to discover why Rochester and Monroe County are ideal destinations for your next competition or tournament. Let’s play in Rochester!

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The doyen of classical piano brings spring to Rochester with a program of Romantics. Emanuel Ax, beloved for his warmth, elegant yet unassuming playing, and “self-effacing mastery” (*The Guardian*) performs Schumann’s Papillons, Schubert’s Four Impromptus, and a curated selection of Chopin’s works.

**Haydn** Sonata in C, HOB.XVI/50

**F. Schubert** Four Impromptus Op. 142 Intermission

**F. Chopin**

– Polonaise Fantaisie in A-flat major, Op.61

– Barcarolle Op. 60

– Nocturnes Op. 27, Nos. 1 & 2

– Scherzo No. 2 B-flat minor Op. 31

“Mr. Ax…played with youthful brio, incisive rhythm, bountiful imagination, delicacy when called for, and thundering power when the piano fought back.” — *The New York Times*

\*This event is part of the Fernando Laires Piano Series.

Eastman Presents: Emanuel Ax: A Legend Returns

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