Live From Hochstein: Gibbs & Main

Gibbs & Main kicks off the 2011 season, and presents the world premier of Classical 91.5's Chris Van Hof's Caravan Tone Poem.

Live from Hochstein kicks off its new season on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 12:10 p.m. with Gibbs & Main. The group, consisting of five professional musicians who are dedicated to performing classical masterpieces side by side with Latin, pop, and contemporary repertoire, will present the world premier of Caravan Tone Poem by Classical 91.5 afternoon host Chris Van Hof.

Founded by Karine Stone and Diego Garcia in 2002, Gibbs & Main often expand beyond their core quintet, performing with winds, pianists, vocalists, narrators, and choirs, including Rochester-based Madrigalia. In addition to playing Van Hof's piece, they will also present Judd Greenstein’s "Elements of Elements", commissioned by Gibbs & Main, along with "Grasshopper Dances" by Cary Ratcliff, with guest artist, Chien Kwan Lin, saxophone.

Live from Hochstein is the longest running live broadcast concert series in Western New York. Held at the Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 North Plymouth Ave. in Rochester, the free lunchtime concerts run 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 concerts air live on Classical 91.5/FM-HD 91.5-1, and repeat that evening at 10:06 p.m.