Holiday 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.

Program

Ron Spigelman, conductor
George Brown, tenor
Glenn Einschlag, bassoon
Doron Laznow, bassoon
Natalya Rose Vrbsky, bassoon
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Vernon Huff, BPC Chorus Director

NIGEL HIESS  A Christmas Overture
TRADITIONAL (arr. Mack Wilberg)  Fum, Fum, Fum
CHIP DAVIS  Traditions of Christmas
GARY FRY  A Christmas Gloria
JOHN RUTTER  Angels Carol
JAGODA (arr. Bill Elliott)  Ocho Kandelikas
JAMES STEPHENSON  BasSOON It Will Be Christmas

INTERMISSION

JAMES A. BECKEL JR.  A Christmas Fanfare
LEONTOVYCH (arr. Carmen Dragon)  Carol of the Bells
WALDTEUFEL  The Skater’s Waltz
TRADITIONAL (arr. Dan Forrest)  Angels We Have Heard On High
TORMÉ (arr. Carmen Dragon)  The Christmas Song
TRADITIONAL (arr. Gary Fry)  Two Spirituals on the Christmas Star
TRADITIONAL (arr. Gary Fry)  A Suite of Carols (Sing-Along)
Joy to the World
I Heard the Bells
Here We Come A-Wassailing
The First Noel
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
O Come All Ye Faithful
We Wish You A Merry Christmas

The Pops Series is presented by

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BPO Holiday Concerts are presented by