BPO Mozart concert goes down easy, Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
You find yourself wondering: What could Mozart’s contemporaries have been thinking? They must have thought he was from another planet.
Lauded musician shares what sparked her passion, Amy Robb, Hamburg Sun
We all have that one point in our lives, that one poignant moment that will define, or at least guide, who we are forever after. For Heywood, it was a living room in Detroit, surrounded by the sounds of Mozart.
Happy Birthday, Wolfgang! Jan Jezioro, Artvoice
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born 249 years ago, on January 27 1756 in Salzburg, Austria. For several decades, the BPO has celebrated his birthday. The tradition continues this year with a pair of concerts.
No snow, but lots of sparkle at sold-out BPO Christmas show, Buffalo News, Mary Kunz Goldman
“JoAnn’s Classical Christmas” sold out on Friday morning. Quite a sight it was – every seat packed to the top rows. The crowds have been growing for Coffee Concerts, and this was a new high.
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.
“Stars of the Guitar” and “Classics for Kids” now available on Beau Fleuve label
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
Philharmonic’s Russian concert both electric and fun, Buffalo News, Mary Kunz Goldman
If you are new to classical music, it’s a fine choice for a first concert.
BPO’s ‘Symphonic Spooktacular’ for children is a big hit, Mark Sommer, Buffalo News
“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.
New archive room at Kleinhans Music Hall showcases its history, Janice Habuda, Buffalo News
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.