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Meet the New President and CEO of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Tanya McBride Robles
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- Rochester Speaks
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 870
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Summary
Tonya McBride Robles, incoming President and CEO of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, joins the show ahead of her August 17th start date to talk about her background, what drew her to the RPO and what she hopes to build here in Rochester. Tonya shares her path from the Peabody Conservatory to senior executive roles at orchestras around the country, what two decades of following a naval officer around the world taught her about music and community, and why arriving at the RPO feels like the culmination of her life's work. She also talks about what she sees in Rochester that excites her, where she thinks the RPO can grow and what she plans to do first when she walks through the door. Spoiler: she plans to listen. Learn more about upcoming RPO performances and programs at rpo.org .