Concerto commissioned by BPO is up for Latin Grammy award, Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
A colorful concerto commissioned by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is in the running for a Latin Grammy award.
“Soundwave” concert set to be a blast, Lloyd Huff Jr., Buffalo State Record
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!”
Million-dollar gift kicks off Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra campaign, Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
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.
In rousing BPO gala, Lang Lang delights crowd with virtuoso magic, Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
If the rest of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Classics concerts this season are anywhere near as good as the opening concert was, we are in for some real excitement.
Kleinhans New Seats a hit with music fans, James Fink, Business First
The verdict is in and music fans say the new seats at Kleinhans Music Hall are a welcome and long overdue addition.
Ciminelli donation starts BPO’s Crescendo Campaign on high note, James Fink, Business First
To kick-start the Crescendo Campaign, Louis Ciminelli, BPO board of trustees chair and LPCiminelli chairman, announced he is making a $1 million gift to the fund.
The Return of Lang Lang, Jan Jezioro, Artvoice
It is a very safe bet that almost everyone would agree that the Chinese pianist Lang Lang is currently the one undisputed superstar in the classical musical firmament.
BPO’s new concertmaster comes from Toronto, via Finland, Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
For the last year, the orchestra has been welcoming guest concertmasters. And they have finally named Ludwig’s successor. He is Dennis Kim, a violinist with a cosmopolitan background.
Paul Ferington will conduct his final concert with the BPO tomorrow, Virginia Kropf, Batavia Daily News
A man hailed as an incredible advocate for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is stepping down after 30 years as conductor.
July 3rd to be Ferington’s last concert, bisons.com
You could say that because Paul Ferington continually came through with one amazing performance after another on the big stage, he may just be as recognizable by fans as any retired Bisons player.