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SUMMARY:Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGeorge Daugherty\, conductor \nCelebrate the world’s most popular rabbit as “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony” projects 17 classic Looney Tunes on the big screen while the BPO\, conducted by George Daugherty\, performs the iconic original scores LIVE. Composed by Carl Stalling\, and inspired by the masterpieces of Wagner\, Rossini\, Donizetti\, Johann Strauss\, Liszt\, and many more\, the beloved animated masterpieces including Baton Bunny\, The Rabbit of Seville\, Corny Concerto\, Long-Haired Harem and What’s Opera\, Doc?\, plus such brand new eye-popping premieres as “Skyscraper Scrap” starring Tweety and Sylvester\, and a very special animated short produced to celebrate Bugs’ 85th Birthday\, and the concert’s 35th. Created by George Daugherty and David Ka Lik Wong. \nLOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s26)
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/bugs-bunny-at-the-symphony/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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SUMMARY:Dvořák Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDvořák’s Violin Concerto combines lyrical warmth with quicksilver energy\, and violinist Bella Hristova brings the solo role to life with both brilliance and intimacy. Conductor Valentina Peleggi shapes the program with a clear sense of momentum and color. Dvořák’s Fifth Symphony completes the evening with bright spirit and generous melody\, expanding the sound into a wide horizon. Together\, the concerto and symphony create a richly satisfying journey\, soloist and orchestra in conversation\, then the full ensemble opening outward in radiant orchestral bloom. \n\nProgram\nValentina Peleggi\, conductor\nBella Hristova\, violin \nDVOŘÁK  Violin Concerto DVOŘÁK  Symphony No. 5
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/dvorak-violin-concerto/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T123000
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CREATED:20260508T174726Z
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UID:25426-1797503400-1797510600@bpo.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRon Spigelman\, conductor\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nHoliday Pops is Buffalo’s most cherished seasonal tradition for a reason. It is pure shared joy. Under Ron Spigelman\, the BPO fills Kleinhans with familiar favorites\, fresh surprises\, and the warmth you feel the moment you walk into the hall. With guest artists to be announced and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus on stage\, this concert is designed for families\, friends\, and anyone who wants a holiday outing that feels uplifting rather than hectic. Expect sparkle\, singable moments\, and that unmistakable feeling when the whole room is in it together. Come for the music\, stay for the atmosphere\, and leave with the season feeling a little brighter.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/holiday-pops-3/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T174909Z
CREATED:20260508T174909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T174909Z
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SUMMARY:JoAnn's Classical Christmas
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nJohn Riesen\, tenor\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nIf you love the season’s glow but crave something quieter and more luminous\, this concert is your tradition. JoAnn Falletta leads an elegant program with tenor John Riesen and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus\, shaped for reflection as much as celebration. Rather than hustle\, this is an invitation to pause and let the hall’s warmth\, voices\, and orchestral color create space. Expect music that feels like candlelight\, uplifting and resonant with a calm center. It is a Classical Christmas that offers what the season rarely does on its own\, room to breathe and leave a little steadier.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/joanns-classical-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T175216Z
CREATED:20260508T175216Z
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SUMMARY:Exceptional Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \nExclusive accessible concerts for group attendance. \nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\,\nKathleen Bassett\, host \nThe BPO Exceptional Holiday Concerts are developed specifically to enhance the BPO experience for audience members facing 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-5/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Exceptional Holiday Concerts
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SUMMARY:Exceptional Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:$13.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \nExclusive accessible concerts for group attendance. \nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\nKathleen Bassett\, host \nThe BPO Exceptional Holiday Concerts are developed specifically to enhance the BPO experience for audience members facing 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-6/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Exceptional Holiday Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T111500
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DTSTAMP:20260615T165342Z
CREATED:20260508T175445Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Storytelling: A Symphonic Journey to Oz
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFollow the Yellow Brick Road to the BPO! This year\, we invite you to join us at Kleinhans where we bring the world of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz to life through music.  \nFrom the shimmering Morning Mood of Kansas to the dark\, thrilling shadows of a Night on Bald Mountain\, the orchestra will be your guide through the twists and turns of a classic story arc\, illustrating how composers use rhythm\, melody\, and dynamics to illuminate the stories we love. This exciting program takes us Over the Rainbow before taking a magical turn to explore the “untold” story of Oz with music from Wicked. Grab your ruby slippers and get ready for a concert that proves there’s no place like the symphony!  \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.  \n\nProgram\nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\nLeah Wietig\, host  \nBIZET Prelude & Aragonaise from Carmen Suite No. 1\nGRIEG “Morning Mood” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 \nSOON HEE NEWBOLD The Iliad\nSMETANA The Moldau \nCOLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor\, Op. 33\nMUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain\nARLEN “Over the Rainbow” \nSTEPHEN SCHWARTZ Highlights from Wicked\nGLINKA Overture from Ruslan and Lyudmila
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/the-art-of-storytelling-a-symphonic-journey-to-oz-2/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-4 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T111500
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SUMMARY:The Art of Storytelling: A Symphonic Journey to Oz
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFollow the Yellow Brick Road to the BPO! This year\, we invite you to join us at Kleinhans where we bring the world of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz to life through music.  \nFrom the shimmering Morning Mood of Kansas to the dark\, thrilling shadows of a Night on Bald Mountain\, the orchestra will be your guide through the twists and turns of a classic story arc\, illustrating how composers use rhythm\, melody\, and dynamics to illuminate the stories we love. This exciting program takes us Over the Rainbow before taking a magical turn to explore the “untold” story of Oz with music from Wicked. Grab your ruby slippers and get ready for a concert that proves there’s no place like the symphony!  \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.  \n\nProgram\nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\nLeah Wietig\, host  \nBIZET Prelude & Aragonaise from Carmen Suite No. 1\nGRIEG “Morning Mood” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 \nSOON HEE NEWBOLD The Iliad\nSMETANA The Moldau \nCOLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor\, Op. 33\nMUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain\nARLEN “Over the Rainbow” \nSTEPHEN SCHWARTZ Highlights from Wicked\nGLINKA Overture from Ruslan and Lyudmila
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/the-art-of-storytelling-a-symphonic-journey-to-oz-3/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 1-4 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T123000
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SUMMARY:Bronfman Plays Mozart
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 is one of his most gripping works\, full of tension\, elegance\, and emotional depth. Pianist Yefim Bronfman brings commanding presence to the solo role\, partnered by JoAnn Falletta and the BPO. John Adams’ The Chairman Dances adds rhythmic sparkle and motion\, while Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra expands the orchestra into vast\, cinematic territory. Together these works create a journey from crisp precision to awe\, with the concert hall itself becoming part of the experience. \n\nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nYefim Bronfman\, piano \nJOHN ADAMS  The Chairman Dances\nMOZART  Piano Concerto No. 24\nR. STRAUSS  Also Sprach Zarathustra
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/bronfman-plays-mozart/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T165311Z
CREATED:20260508T175811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T165311Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Storytelling: A Symphonic Journey to Oz
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFollow the Yellow Brick Road to the BPO! This year\, we invite you to join us at Kleinhans where we bring the world of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz to life through music.  \nFrom the shimmering Morning Mood of Kansas to the dark\, thrilling shadows of a Night on Bald Mountain\, the orchestra will be your guide through the twists and turns of a classic story arc\, illustrating how composers use rhythm\, melody\, and dynamics to illuminate the stories we love. This exciting program takes us Over the Rainbow before taking a magical turn to explore the “untold” story of Oz with music from Wicked. Grab your ruby slippers and get ready for a concert that proves there’s no place like the symphony!  \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.  \n\nProgram\nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\nAlexandra McArthur\, host  \nBIZET Prelude & Aragonaise from Carmen Suite No. 1\nGRIEG “Morning Mood” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 \nSOON HEE NEWBOLD The Iliad\nSMETANA The Moldau \nCOLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor\, Op. 33\nMUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain\nARLEN “Over the Rainbow” \nSTEPHEN SCHWARTZ Highlights from Wicked\nGLINKA Overture from Ruslan and Lyudmila
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/the-art-of-storytelling-a-symphonic-journey-to-oz-4/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 5-8 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T123000
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SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis program offers a satisfying arc from the new to the beloved. BPO Associate concertmaster Amy Glidden joins JoAnn Falletta for Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1\, a Romantic favorite filled with lyricism\, drama\, and heart. You will also hear a world premiere\, Jonathan Leshnoff’s Symphony No. 5\, bringing a contemporary voice into conversation with masterworks. The evening closes with Brahms’s Second Symphony\, warm\, luminous\, and richly crafted. It is a concert that rewards deep listening and leaves you feeling grounded. \n\nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAmy Glidden\, violin \nJONATHAN LESHNOFF  Symphony No. 5 (World Premiere)\nBRUCH  Violin Concerto No. 1\nBRAHMS  Symphony No.2
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/glidden-plays-bruch/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T165254Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Storytelling: A Symphonic Journey to Oz
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFollow the Yellow Brick Road to the BPO! This year\, we invite you to join us at Kleinhans where we bring the world of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz to life through music.  \nFrom the shimmering Morning Mood of Kansas to the dark\, thrilling shadows of a Night on Bald Mountain\, the orchestra will be your guide through the twists and turns of a classic story arc\, illustrating how composers use rhythm\, melody\, and dynamics to illuminate the stories we love. This exciting program takes us Over the Rainbow before taking a magical turn to explore the “untold” story of Oz with music from Wicked. Grab your ruby slippers and get ready for a concert that proves there’s no place like the symphony!  \nThis program aligns with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for ELA and Literacy and NYS Social Studies Standards.  \n\nProgram\nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\nAlexandra McArthur\, host  \nBIZET Prelude & Aragonaise from Carmen Suite No. 1\nGRIEG “Morning Mood” from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 \nSOON HEE NEWBOLD The Iliad\nSMETANA The Moldau \nCOLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor\, Op. 33\nMUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain\nARLEN “Over the Rainbow” \nSTEPHEN SCHWARTZ Highlights from Wicked\nGLINKA Overture from Ruslan and Lyudmila
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/the-art-of-storytelling-a-symphonic-journey-to-oz-5/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 5-8 Youth Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180009Z
CREATED:20260508T180009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T180009Z
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SUMMARY:S'Wonderful Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:$9.00 \nReserve Seats \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRon Spigelman\, conductor\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocals \nGershwin’s music lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song\, instantly recognizable and endlessly fresh. Under Ron Spigelman\, the BPO celebrates Gershwin’s birthday with vocalist Alexandra McArthur bringing favorites to life\, including I Got Rhythm\, Summertime\, I’ve Got a Crush on You\, and The Man I Love. Expect swing\, romance\, and rhythmic sparkle\, all elevated by the full sound of the orchestra. It is a feel good night built on melody and style\, the kind of concert that makes the room smile and sends you back into the world a little lighter.
URL:https://bpo.org/education/event/swonderful-gershwin/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Grades 7-12 Friday Morning Concerts
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