December
8
Baroque Fireworks
Baroque is front and center as JoAnn Falletta conducts Handel’s Water Music Suite No. 2, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, and Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in C minor played by principal oboist Henry Ward. Your BPO Brass plays an exciting work by Giovanni Gabrieli, and soloists Alex Jokipii and Geoff Hardcastle perform on a Vivaldi Trumpet Concerto rare for the early 18th century. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3 completes the program.
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15
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
BPO musicians highlight our annual offering when Sal Andolina presents a special saxophone rendition of holiday favorites, and the BPO Brass shine in Darin Kelly’s Of Nights and Lights, a sparkling Hanukkah composition. Perennial classics including selections from Respighi’s “The Adoration of the Magi,” Vaughan-Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves, and more bring the spirit of the season to life.
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15
Gerard Schwarz Conducts Brahms
Nature takes center stage with two classical favorites: The Flying Dutchman is a thrilling nautical fairytale, while Brahms’ Third is a rapturous ode to the mysterious life in the forest.
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16
Gerard Schwarz Conducts Brahms
Nature takes center stage with two classical favorites: The Flying Dutchman is a thrilling nautical fairytale, while Brahms’ Third is a rapturous ode to the mysterious life in the forest.
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23
Mozart’s The Magic Flute
We celebrate Mozart’s birthday with a semi-staged performance of the cherished lighthearted opera with members of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music Hillman Opera Program.
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5
The Trumpeter’s Call
An inventive program featuring the unique sound of renowned international trumpeter Pacho Flores, plus Rachmaninoff’s brilliant Symphonic Dances.
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6
The Trumpeter’s Call
An inventive program featuring the unique sound of renowned international trumpeter Pacho Flores, plus Rachmaninoff’s brilliant Symphonic Dances.
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20
Beethoven’s Emperor
The majestic keyboard flourishes of Beethoven’s last and largest concerto is countered by the ebullient and lively folk sounds of Eastern Europe.
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21
Beethoven’s Emperor
The majestic keyboard flourishes of Beethoven’s last and largest concerto is countered by the ebullient and lively folk sounds of Eastern Europe.
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5
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3
One of the most difficult pieces in the piano repertoire, Rachmaninoff’s dramatic Third anchors a program featuring two idyllic works by Kodaly.
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