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SUMMARY:Mendelssohn & Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nRoberto Minczuk\, conductor\nAmaryn Olmeda\, violin \nELODIE BOUNY   Ignis\nMENDELSSOHN  Violin Concerto in E minor\nDVOŘAK  Symphony No. 8 in G major \nThe concert opens with Franco-Brazilian composer Elodie Bouny’s striking homage to the Amazon rainforest and the destruction it has faced in the form of Ignis—meaning “fire.” The piece serves as a contemporary complement to Mendelssohn’s exquisite and romantic Violin Concerto\, which features a turning-point cadenza as a center jewel. Award-winning soloist Amaryn Olmeda brings Mendelssohn’s virtuosic and vivacious melodies to the stage. Countering the sparkling energy of the concerto\, but no less joyful\, Dvořák’s pastoral Symphony No. 8 vividly depicts Czech songs and dances through rich\, pleasing melodies and harmonies. The symphony reflects the composer’s musings on the implications of nature\, as well as his own experience enjoying its benefits.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/mendelssohn-dvorak/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T103000
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SUMMARY:Disney in Concert: A Dream Is A Wish
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \nRon Spigelman\, conductor \nA Dream Is A Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney Animated Feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. Join us as we awaken a little mermaid who longs to be human\, a lion cub who struggles to find his place in the circle of life\, and two sisters who wish to warm a frozen relationship. The stories of The Little Mermaid\, The Lion King\, Beauty and the Beast\, Frozen\, Aladdin\, and more are told through the talents of four Broadway-caliber singers\, original Disney film footage\, and sweeping orchestral scores performed by your Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Ron Spigelman. The magic of Disney storytelling comes to life once again and reminds us anew that anything is possible\, “…if you keep on believing\, the dream that you wish will come true.” \nPresentation authorized by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/disney-in-concert-a-dream-is-a-wish/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T123000
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SUMMARY:Brahms & Bruch
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nSimone Porter\, violin \nBUTTERWORTH  The Banks of Green Willow\nBRUCH  Scottish Fantasy\nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 1 in C minor \nTwo English folk songs form George Butterworth’s idyllic The Banks of Green Willow\, premiered just two years before the promising young composer’s demise in the trenches of World War I. German Max Bruch\, captivated by Scottish traditions\, wove these melodies into his violin showpiece\, Scottish Fantasy. Meanwhile\, Brahms’ expressive Symphony No. 1\, finely dubbed “Beethoven’s Tenth\,” gestated for 22 years due to his remarkable perfectionism.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/brahms-bruch/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250529T172207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T130454Z
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SUMMARY:Building Harmony: For 1st - 4th Grades
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \nUsing a variety of musical selections this youth concert tackles the topics of respect\,\npersonal responsibility\, cooperation and community\, all through the orchestra. The BPO\nhas a unique platform for this topic: 73 individual voices all working together to create\na beautiful sound. This concert also features selections from Leonard Bernstein’s famous\nWest Side Story\, a musical known for its powerful story about the impacts of intolerance. \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-4 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250529T181340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T193711Z
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SUMMARY:The Dream of America
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \nThis special concert honors our country’s 250th anniversary with Peter Boyer’s powerful multi-media piece Ellis Island: The Dream of America. This concert also features the Sphinx Competition winner\, 16-year-old violinist Jacqueline Rodenbeck\, performing as soloist with the BPO. \nThis concert is presented by
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/the-dream-of-america/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:The Dream of America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T111500
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CREATED:20250529T172207Z
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SUMMARY:Building Harmony: For 1st - 4th Grades
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \nUsing a variety of musical selections this youth concert tackles the topics of respect\,\npersonal responsibility\, cooperation and community\, all through the orchestra. The BPO\nhas a unique platform for this topic: 73 individual voices all working together to create\na beautiful sound. This concert also features selections from Leonard Bernstein’s famous\nWest Side Story\, a musical known for its powerful story about the impacts of intolerance. \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-4 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T123000
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SUMMARY:Ruben Studdard - My Tribute to Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nEarnest Echols\, conductor\nRuben Studdard\, vocalist \nFrom his roots in Gospel to forays into R&B and Jazz to top winner of American Idol’s second season\, Ruben Studdard has always considered Luther Vandross his hero. He recreates the velvet tones of songs like Here and Now\, Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now\, Always and Forever\, and Dance with my Father for a sentimental return to the ’80s and ’90s.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/ruben-studdard-my-tribute-to-luther-vandross/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T190816Z
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SUMMARY:Building Harmony: For 5th - 8th Grades
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \nUsing a variety of musical selections this youth concert tackles the topics of respect\,\npersonal responsibility\, cooperation and community\, all through the orchestra. The BPO\nhas a unique platform for this topic: 73 individual voices all working together to create\na beautiful sound. This concert also features selections from Leonard Bernstein’s famous\nWest Side Story\, a musical known for its powerful story about the impacts of intolerance. \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 5-8 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T185720Z
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SUMMARY:Shostakovich No. 5
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nRoman Mekinulov\, cello \nBRAHMS  Academic Festival Overture\nMIGUEL DEL ÁGUILA  Concierto en Tango for Cello and Orchestra\nSHOSTAKOVICH  Symphony No. 5 in D minor \nComposed to express his gratitude upon receiving an honorary degree despite not attending university\, a mischievous Brahms penned the tongue‐in‐cheek Academic Festival Overture\, which features boisterous student drinking songs as well as folk songs turned songs of student protest. With the energy of the music and the expansive orchestration\, the piece tends to lean more into the celebratory side of the title than the scholarly. South American composer Miguel del Aguila’s Concierto en Tango for Cello and Orchestra was commissioned by the BPO and principal cellist Roman Mekinulov\, and received its world premiere by the BPO in 2014. The work’s lighthearted\, rhythmic syncopation avoids the melodrama of tango’s traditional form\, while capturing the nostalgia of its joyful expression\, uniquely conveyed by the cello’s depth. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5\, which closes the program\, is forcedly optimistic and tonal. It proved career and lifesaving for the under-fire Shostakovich because of its patriotic nature and its glorification of Stalin’s Soviet regime.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/shostakovich-no-5/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T123000
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CREATED:20250512T123242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T185740Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart's Mass
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nMaximiano Valdes\, conductor\nNatalia Sandaliz\, soprano\nCarmen Isabel\, soprano\nJohn Tiranno\, tenor\nLester Lynch\, baritone\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nMOZART  Symphony No. 38\, “Prague”\nMOZART  “Great” Mass in C minor \nOur Mozart Festival opens with the “Prague” Symphony No. 38\, composed on the heels of The Marriage of Figaro‘s tremendous success. Rich in complex subtleties and lyrical sophistication\, it spans a full spectrum of emotion. Mozart’s unfinished “Great” Mass in C minor—his most exalted and personal work—was deeply influenced by the Baroque traditions of Bach and Handel. Its original movements journey from somber to soaring\, with later 20th-century revisions completing the piece.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/mozarts-mass/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T151319Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nThis event is sold-out. Please contact Rachael Pudlewski at rpudlewski@bpo.org for more information or to be added to a waitlist if seats open up. \n  \n  \nRon Spigelman\, conductor \nDeck the halls for Western New York’s most cherished holiday tradition! Ron Spigelman conducts a celebration of the sounds of the season with help from the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus\, the Buffalo United Community Choir\, and a few surprises!
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/holiday-pops-2/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T185917Z
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SUMMARY:JoAnn's Classical Christmas
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nSirgourney Cook\, soprano\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nADAM  Cantique de Noël\nNILES  I Wonder As I Wander\nHANDEL  Let the Bright Seraphim from Samson \nJoin JoAnn Falletta on a captivating journey through centuries of seasonal music highlighted by soprano Sirgourney Cook performing “O Holy Night\,” John Jacob Niles’ “I Wonder as I Wander” and Handel’s “Let the Bright Seraphim” from Samson. Perfect for the whole family\, this performance promises a warm\, illuminating feast celebrating winter’s spirit and charm.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/joanns-classical-christmas/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
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SUMMARY:Exceptional Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:$13.00\n \nThis event is sold-out. Please contact Rachael Pudlewski at rpudlewski@bpo.org for more information or to be added to a waitlist if seats open up.\n \nExclusive accessible concerts for group attendance.\n \n\n\nKathleen Bassett\, host\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe BPO Exceptional Holiday Concerts are developed specifically to enhance the BPO experience for audience members with disabilities. Concerts are performed in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall\, to accommodate the flexible seating needed for wheelchairs and floor seating for the youngest audience members. The program itself is very visual and interactive and the BPO musicians and staff welcome the audience to react to the music in any way they feel comfortable.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/exceptional-holiday-concert-3/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Exceptional Holiday Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T111500
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CREATED:20250512T123241Z
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SUMMARY:Exceptional Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:$13.00\n \nThis event is sold-out. Please contact Rachael Pudlewski at rpudlewski@bpo.org for more information or to be added to a waitlist if seats open up.\n \nExclusive accessible concerts for group attendance.\n \n\n\nKathleen Bassett\, host\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe BPO Exceptional Holiday Concerts are developed specifically to enhance the BPO experience for audience members with disabilities. Concerts are performed in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall\, to accommodate the flexible seating needed for wheelchairs and floor seating for the youngest audience members. The program itself is very visual and interactive and the BPO musicians and staff welcome the audience to react to the music in any way they feel comfortable.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/exceptional-holiday-concert-2/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Exceptional Holiday Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T190021Z
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SUMMARY:Building Harmony: For 1st - 4th Grades
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \nUsing a variety of musical selections this youth concert tackles the topics of respect\,\npersonal responsibility\, cooperation and community\, all through the orchestra. The BPO\nhas a unique platform for this topic: 73 individual voices all working together to create\na beautiful sound. This concert also features selections from Leonard Bernstein’s famous\nWest Side Story\, a musical known for its powerful story about the impacts of intolerance. \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-4 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T130548Z
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SUMMARY:Building Harmony: For 1st - 4th Grades
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \nUsing a variety of musical selections this youth concert tackles the topics of respect\,\npersonal responsibility\, cooperation and community\, all through the orchestra. The BPO\nhas a unique platform for this topic: 73 individual voices all working together to create\na beautiful sound. This concert also features selections from Leonard Bernstein’s famous\nWest Side Story\, a musical known for its powerful story about the impacts of intolerance. \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/building-harmony-for-1st-4th-grades/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-4 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T123241Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler & Mahler
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAndrea Bickford\, soprano \nA. MAHLER  Lieder\nG. MAHLER  Symphony No. 1\, “Titan” \nOnly sixteen Lieder (songs for voice and piano) survive from Alma Mahler’s vast output\, as her husband Gustav curtailed her publication efforts. Five poem-based works evoke love—intoxicating\, intimate\, infinite\, and reflective of loves’ past. Gustav’s initially panned Symphony No. 1 employs musical imagery akin to a song cycle\, interpreting nature’s joys and sorrows.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/mahler-mahler/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
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SUMMARY:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \nScott Terrell\, conductor \nDirector Stephen Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is filled with unparalleled magic and imagination in the moving story that follows a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure\, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed by the BPO while the film is projected overhead. \n©IMG Artists/Film Concerts Live™ & © Universal Studios
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-in-concert-film-with-live-orchestra/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T150256Z
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SUMMARY:Building Harmony: For 5th - 8th Grades
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nUsing a variety of musical selections this youth concert tackles the topics of respect\,\npersonal responsibility\, cooperation and community\, all through the orchestra. The BPO\nhas a unique platform for this topic: 73 individual voices all working together to create\na beautiful sound. This concert also features selections from Leonard Bernstein’s famous\nWest Side Story\, a musical known for its powerful story about the impacts of intolerance. \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 5-8 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T123241Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven's Pastoral
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nNikki Chooi\, violin\nRoman Mekinulov\, cello\nEric Huebner\, piano \nBRITTTEN Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes\nROBERT PATERSON Trio Concerto\nBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6\, “Pastoral” \nBritten’s mysterious and moving Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes powerfully interpret an outcast fisherman’s tragic end amid turbulent seas. Buffalo-born Robert Paterson’s colorful Triple Concerto compellingly examines Earth’s fragility\, while Beethoven’s gentle Sixth Symphony portrays a charming countryside turn\, evoking deep relaxation and contentment.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/beethovens-pastoral/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T123241Z
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SUMMARY:Nikki Plays Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nNikki Chooi\, violin \nGOULD  Cowboy Rhapsody\nBEHZAD RANJBARAN  Mithra\nBEHZAD RANJBARAN  Elegy for Cello and Orchestra\nBEETHOVEN  Violin Concerto in D major \nThe spirited orchestration of Gould’s Cowboy Rhapsody\, filled with yodels and cowboy calls\, is complemented by two works by Behzad Ranjbaran. Concertmaster Nikki Chooi masterfully leads Beethoven’s monumental Violin Concerto in D major\, celebrated for its improvised cadenzas.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/nikki-plays-beethoven/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T130622Z
UID:24936-1759922100-1759925700@bpo.org
SUMMARY:Building Harmony: For 5th - 8th Grades
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \nUsing a variety of musical selections this youth concert tackles the topics of respect\,\npersonal responsibility\, cooperation and community\, all through the orchestra. The BPO\nhas a unique platform for this topic: 73 individual voices all working together to create\na beautiful sound. This concert also features selections from Leonard Bernstein’s famous\nWest Side Story\, a musical known for its powerful story about the impacts of intolerance. \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/building-harmony-for-5th-8th-grades/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 5-8 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20250512T123241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T160624Z
UID:24785-1759487400-1759494600@bpo.org
SUMMARY:Folklore & Fantasy
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nMaxim Lando\, piano \nROSSINI Overture to Semiramide\nBARTÓK  Dance Suite\nCHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor \nMenacing timpani rolls set the tone for Rossini’s solemn Overture to Semiramide\, a deceivingly upbeat narration of family rivalries. Bartók’s Dance Suite—featuring five original Hungarian folk soundscapes composed for the 50th anniversary of the merger of Buda and Pest—offers a vibrant musical journey. Chopin’s poetic Piano Concerto No. 1 stands as a sparkling showcase of virtuosity.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/fabio-folklore-fantasy/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20240504T180945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T180945Z
UID:24312-1748601000-1748608200@bpo.org
SUMMARY:Bernstein & Copland
DESCRIPTION:$8.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nTim McAllister\, saxophone \nCOPLAND  El Salón México\nADOLPHUS HAILSTORK  Concerto for Saxophone (World Premiere)\nGINASTERA  Variaciones concertantes\nBERNSTEIN  Symphonic Dances from West Side Story \nJoin JoAnn Falletta and the BPO for a vibrant celebration of American music\, starting with Copland’s El Salón México\, a piece that captures the spirit and rhythms of Mexican dance halls. The concert features the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork’s Concerto for Saxophone\, performed by the exceptional Tim McAllister\, promising a work of great emotion and virtuosity that explores the saxophone’s expressive range. Ginastera’s Variaciones concertantes offers a showcase of Argentine musical traditions\, while Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story close the evening with thrilling\, jazz-infused melodies and the drama of New York’s city streets. This program highlights the diversity and innovation of American music\, celebrating its power to tell stories and evoke vivid landscapes.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/bernstein-copland/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20240504T180919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T180919Z
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SUMMARY:Patriotic Pops
DESCRIPTION:$8.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nBradley Thachuk\, conductor\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nThe BPO’s Patriotic Pops concert is an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition that pays tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of America’s military personnel. Conducted by Bradley Thachuk and featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus\, this concert is a stirring salute to the spirit of America\, highlighting the music that has defined and celebrated the country’s values over the centuries. From the rousing marches of John Philip Sousa to the poignant strains of “America the Beautiful\,” the program is designed to inspire and uplift\, reminding us of the enduring ideals for which so many have served. Join us for this moment of reflection\, appreciation\, and patriotic pride\, as we honor those who have dedicated themselves to our nation’s defense.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/patriotic-pops-2/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20240504T180853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T174857Z
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SUMMARY:Dvořák Symphony No. 6
DESCRIPTION:$8.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAndrea Cicalese\, violin \nBARTÓK  The Miraculous Mandarin Suite\nGLAZUNOV  Violin Concerto\nDVOŘÁK  Symphony No. 6 \nEmbark on a musical voyage through Eastern Europe with JoAnn Falletta and the BPO\, beginning with Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin\, a ballet score that pulses with energy and exoticism. Andrea Cicalese\, a violinist known for his exquisite lyricism and technical precision\, takes center stage with Glazunov’s Violin Concerto\, a work that beautifully melds Russian romanticism with virtuosic flair. The program culminates with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6\, a piece that pays homage to the Czech composer’s homeland\, its melodies infused with the spirit and rhythms of Czech folk music. This concert is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Eastern Europe\, offering a journey through its vibrant landscapes and deep traditions.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/dvorak-symphony-no-6/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20240504T180827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T180827Z
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SUMMARY:Sibelius Symphony No. 1
DESCRIPTION:$8.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nNikki Chooi\, violin \nJESSIE MONTGOMERY  Snapshots\nBEHZAD RANJBARAN  Violin Concerto\nSIBELIUS  Symphony No. 1 \nJessie Montgomery’s vibrant Snapshots\, a 2023 BPO co-commissioned work\, captures the playful essence of childhood under a looming storm\, setting a dynamic opening with its lively and spirited melodies. The program then transitions to the contemporary colors of Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto\, performed by BPO concertmaster Nikki Chooi. Chooi’s interpretation promises to be a deep\, soulful exploration of Ranjbaran’s Persian-influenced themes\, a testament to the violinist’s technical prowess and emotive depth. The evening culminates with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1\, a masterpiece that conjures the stark beauty and profound solitude of the Finnish landscape. This concert promises an immersive journey through contrasting musical terrains\, each piece a reflection of its cultural roots and historical moments. 
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/sibelius-symphony-no-1/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20240504T180756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T204739Z
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SUMMARY:Bette\, Babs\, & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:$8.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \nJason Seber\, conductor \nBette\, Babs & Beyond is a dynamic tribute to the legendary women who have shaped the music industry. Conducted by Jason Seber\, the BPO is joined by a stellar cast of vocalists to celebrate the iconic songs of Bette Midler\, Barbra Streisand\, Cher\, Aretha Franklin\, Janis Joplin\, Dolly Parton\, Carole King\, Tina Turner\, and more. This concert is a journey through the hits that made these women superstars\, performed with the passion and power they deserve. It’s a journey of emotional highs\, unforgettable melodies\, and the stories of the remarkable women behind the music. Prepare to honor the trailblazers with performances that are simply the best.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/bette-babs-beyond/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20240504T180726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T201153Z
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SUMMARY:Erie Canal 200: A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:$8.00 \nReserve Seats \n\n \n\n\n\n\nFernanda Lastra\, conductorAlex McArthur\, host \nJEROD TATE Lowak Shoppala’ (Fire and Light)\, Scene 4: Clans\, Fani’ (Squirrel)ANDERSON Horse and BuggyELLINGTON It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)GRIEG “Morning Mood” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5\, Mvt. IVGOULD Swing Low\, Sweet ChariotMUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition\, Mvt. X “The Great Gate of Kiev”LIADOV Eight Russian Folksongs\, Mvt. V “Legend of the Birds”WINKLER Majestic FanfareJOSÉ ELIZONDO “Estampas Mexicanas ( Mexican Vigenettes)”\, Mvt. 1 “Ferial (Parade)”LIADOV Eight Russian Folksongs\, Mvt. VIII “Round Dance Song” \n\n\n \nWe’re celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal\, which played a key role in making New York the “Empire State.” This concert will explore four principal elements of music: rhythm\, melody\, harmony\, and timbre. Students will make connections between the contour and roles of the Erie Canal to the musical contour and roles of instruments in diverse repertoire. As we journey along the Erie Canal\, we’ll discover how it shaped the past\, and what it means for the future. \n\n\n \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/erie-canal-200-a-musical-journey-2/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 5-8 Youth Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T111500
DTSTAMP:20260417T140242
CREATED:20240504T180646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T153412Z
UID:24249-1742292900-1742296500@bpo.org
SUMMARY:Erie Canal 200: Low Bridge\, Everybody Down!
DESCRIPTION:$8.00 \nThis concert is SOLD OUT. Please contact Rachael Pudlewski at rpudlewski@bpo.org with questions. \n\n\n\n  \nFernanda Lastra\, conductorLeah Wietig\, host \nJEROD TATE Lowak Shoppala’ (Fire and Light)\, Scene 4: Clans\, Fani’ (Squirrel)ANDERSON Horse and BuggyELLINGTON It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)GRIEG “Morning Mood” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5\, Mvt. IVGOULD Swing Low\, Sweet ChariotMUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition\, Mvt. X “The Great Gate of Kiev”LIADOV Eight Russian Folksongs\, Mvt. V “Legend of the Birds”WINKLER Majestic FanfareJOSÉ ELIZONDO “Estampas Mexicanas ( Mexican Vigenettes)”\, Mvt. 1 “Ferial (Parade)”ALLEN The Erie Canal Song \n\n\n\nWe’re celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal\, which played a key role in making New York the “Empire State.” This concert will explore four principal elements of music: rhythm\, melody\, harmony\, and timbre. Through music by diverse composers\, students will learn how each element is built to create symphonic music\, just as the canal created a beautiful community where we all live. As we journey along the Erie Canal\, we’ll discover how it shaped the past\, and what it means for the future. \n\n\n\nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/erie-canal-200-low-bridge-everybody-down-3/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-4 Youth Concerts
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