Rehearsal and Concert Repertoire:
Rossini, Overture to Semiramide
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes members of the World Doctors Orchestra and other international medical organizations to a unique side-by-side musical experience.  After hosting this program in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2024 we are thrilled to bring it back in 2027!

Doctor musicians are treated to an intensive schedule of rehearsals and coachings with BPO musicians and conductors.  A final side-by-side concert at Kleinhans Music Hall will take place on Tuesday evening, April 6th, conducted by our world renowned Music Director, JoAnn Falletta, and will be open to the public.

We hope you can join us!

Why BPO?

The Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the leadership of music director JoAnn Falletta presents more than 120 concerts each year, and has a discography of over 60 recordings that can be heard in broadcasts around the world. Since 1940, the orchestra’s permanent home has been Kleinhans Music Hall, a National Historic Site with an international reputation as one of the finest concert halls in the United States.

Why Buffalo?

In addition to being home to the internationally recognized Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo also boasts incredible art museums like the newly reinvigorated AKG Art Museum and the Burchfield Penney Art Center; historically important architecture such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House; wonderful restaurants and bars, and a close proximity to one of the wonders of the world, Niagara Falls. For more details please check out VisitBuffaloNiagara.com.

Schedule:

Saturday, April 3 – arrival day and optional sightseeing
Sunday, April 4 – optional morning Kleinhans tour, afternoon orchestra rehearsal and sectionals, welcome reception
Monday, April 5 – orchestra rehearsal and sectionals (lunch provided), optional sightseeing/social activities
Tuesday, April 6 – dress rehearsal (lunch provided) and concert, post-concert reception
Wednesday, April 7 – departure day or sightseeing day

Hotel Accommodations:

We have reserved a block of rooms at two hotels. Rooms are $199 a night at either hotel. These blocks of rooms will be available until February 16, 2027.

Residence Inn by Marriott Buffalo Downtown
620 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
(0.6 miles/1 kilometer from Kleinhans Music Hall)
Book your group rate for Doctors of the World at the BPO

Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown
220 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202
(1.2 miles/2 kilometers from Kleinhans Music Hall)
Book your group rate for Doctors of the World at the BPO

Fees for Participation:

$1,000 – Orchestral side-by-side experience

This fee helps us cover costs for rehearsals, coachings, the concert, use of Kleinhans Music Hall, several lunches, a welcome reception and a post-concert reception.

Once accepted, a down payment of $250 will be required to secure your spot.