New BPO children’s disc features a boy named Goo, Buffalo News, Mary Kunz Goldman
It’s the ultimate Buffalo stocking stuffer: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra meets the Goo Goo Dolls.
It’s the ultimate Buffalo stocking stuffer: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra meets the Goo Goo Dolls.
The Buffalo Philharmonic’s newest discs highlight two of the orchestra’s most important endeavors: its outreach to children, and its commitment to advancing young classical guitarists
If you are new to classical music, it’s a fine choice for a first concert.
“We think it’s wonderful to expose the children to the BPO this early,” said Allison Gioia, who was with her husband, E.J. Flammer, daughter, Lily, 8, dressed as a princess, and Jack, 4, as Darth Vader.
A sleek archive room showcasing the history of Kleinhans and the couple responsible for the hall opened Thursday in what was once two adjoining storage rooms crammed with boxes of papers.
Rex Ryan, LeSean McCoy, Jack Eichel, Dan Bylsma – as usual the Bills and Sabres are grabbing all the headlines. But I think our other “team,” the BPO, has made the biggest moves this season.
A colorful concerto commissioned by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is in the running for a Latin Grammy award.
Sanders believes that newcomers and longtime supporters of the BPO alike are going to love this performance. He said, “This concert will blow away any preconceived notions you may or may not have about the BPO. Don’t miss out!”
Louis P. Ciminelli, the chairman of the BPO’s board of directors, is turning 60. And he is celebrating his milestone birthday in a big way – by giving the BPO a million dollars.