Peer Gynt With John de Lancie

Step into the world of myth, memory, and music as your RPO presents a rare, semi-staged performance of Grieg’s Peer Gynt. Led by acclaimed actor John de Lancie, best known for his portrayal of Q on various seasons of the Star Trek series, this concert brings Ibsen’s epic tale vividly to life through narration, movement, and Grieg’s unforgettable score. From the sunrise majesty of Morning Mood to the thrilling rush of In the Hall of the Mountain King, this immersive presentation blurs the line between concert and theater—inviting audiences to experience one of the great storytelling masterpieces of the orchestral repertoire in a fresh, theatrical way. This production will be spoken and sung in English in an adaption by the concert’s narrator, John de Lancie. This concert is especially for: Classical music fans Fans of visual arts Star Trek fans RPO Recommends… If you like recognizable classical music, join us for Piano Festival Week 1 Program 1: Kern Plays Rachmaninov. If you like visual arts, attend one of the six offerings of The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet. If you like celebrity sightings, check out It’s a Wonderful Life – In Concert 80th Anniversary as some of the surviving cast members will be in attendance!