December
5
Handel’s Messiah at St. Mary’s Swormville
Join your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for our annual performance of Handel's Messiah at St. Mary's Swormville.
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7
Vanessa Williams
Television, film and Broadway megastar Vanessa Williams joins your BPO in this special one-night-only holiday concert event! Enjoy a bouquet of holiday favorites along with Broadway show tunes, pop songs, and personal stories from her celebrated career.
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10
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Maestro JoAnn Falletta is joined by operatic soprano and Buffalo resident, Sirgourney Cook in a heart-warming selection of traditional favorites. Wintry classical treasures including Rimsky-Korsakov's "Polonaise" from Christmas Eve, selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Handel's Messiah and Glazunov's The Seasons, and the always popular Leroy Anderson carols anchor a program that will unwrap even more holiday joy!
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11
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Maestro JoAnn Falletta is joined by operatic soprano and Buffalo resident, Sirgourney Cook in a heart-warming selection of traditional favorites. Wintry classical treasures including Rimsky-Korsakov's "Polonaise" from Christmas Eve, selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, Handel's Messiah and Glazunov's The Seasons, and the always popular Leroy Anderson carols anchor a program that will unwrap even more holiday joy!
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12
FREE BROADCAST: Jingle Bell Jam
A family tradition of festive frivolity is wrapped with a virtual bow this season! Stream our video broadcast from the safety and comfort of your own home and enjoy a rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas, Royal Academy of Dance members performing to selections from The Nutcracker, a holly, jolly sing-along, and more!
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16
John Morris Russell’s Jazzy Holiday Pops
Celebrate the holidays with “Mr. Christmas” himself, Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell! Your BPO performs swinging and soulful renditions of popular favorites “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and Donny Hathaway’s classic, “This Christmas,” with vocals by Buffalo native George Brown. Selections from Duke Ellington’s jazzy take on The Nutcracker, to Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” will feature the dazzling Darlene Ceglia Dance Project. Buffalo’s sensational Celtic band, Normal Street Entrance and traditional carol sing-along round out a program that is as eclectic as it is fun and festive.
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17
John Morris Russell’s Jazzy Holiday Pops
Celebrate the holidays with “Mr. Christmas” himself, Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell! Your BPO performs swinging and soulful renditions of popular favorites “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and Donny Hathaway’s classic, “This Christmas,” with vocals by Buffalo native George Brown. Selections from Duke Ellington’s jazzy take on The Nutcracker, to Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” will feature the dazzling Darlene Ceglia Dance Project. Buffalo’s sensational Celtic band, Normal Street Entrance and traditional carol sing-along round out a program that is as eclectic as it is fun and festive.
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18
John Morris Russell’s Jazzy Holiday Pops
Celebrate the holidays with “Mr. Christmas” himself, Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell! Your BPO performs swinging and soulful renditions of popular favorites “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and Donny Hathaway’s classic, “This Christmas,” with vocals by Buffalo native George Brown. Selections from Duke Ellington’s jazzy take on The Nutcracker, to Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” will feature the dazzling Darlene Ceglia Dance Project. Buffalo’s sensational Celtic band, Normal Street Entrance and traditional carol sing-along round out a program that is as eclectic as it is fun and festive.
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19
John Morris Russell’s Jazzy Holiday Pops
Celebrate the holidays with “Mr. Christmas” himself, Principal Pops Conductor John Morris Russell! Your BPO performs swinging and soulful renditions of popular favorites “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and Donny Hathaway’s classic, “This Christmas,” with vocals by Buffalo native George Brown. Selections from Duke Ellington’s jazzy take on The Nutcracker, to Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” will feature the dazzling Darlene Ceglia Dance Project. Buffalo’s sensational Celtic band, Normal Street Entrance and traditional carol sing-along round out a program that is as eclectic as it is fun and festive.
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14
New World Symphony
Conducting phenom Teddy Abrams leads your BPO in an evocative musical narration from young Anne Frank’s hopes and visions for the future to her sobering final moments, composed by former BPO Music Director, Michael Tilson-Thomas. Contrasting the program is Antonin Dvořák’s well-known ovation for North America, with its gorgeous melodies inspired by African-American spirituals and Native American music.
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