January
22
Magnificent Mozart
Our annual celebration of Mozart’s birthday features BPO principal clarinet, William Amsel, performing Mozart’s last major composition, the Clarinet Concerto, plus the high-spirited and familiar Overture to The Marriage of Figaro. Completing the program are his dazzling “Haffner” Symphony, and Tchaikovsky’s “Mozartiana,” a devoted tribute to four of Mozart’s lesser-known piano works.
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23
Magnificent Mozart
Our annual celebration of Mozart’s birthday features BPO principal clarinet, William Amsel, performing Mozart’s last major composition, the Clarinet Concerto, plus the high-spirited and familiar Overture to The Marriage of Figaro. Completing the program are his dazzling “Haffner” Symphony, and Tchaikovsky’s “Mozartiana,” a devoted tribute to four of Mozart’s lesser-known piano works.
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28
The Music of David Bowie
The innovative, enigmatic icon of 20th century music is celebrated when Jeans 'n Classics rejoins the BPO to reprise their incredible interpretation of Bowie's musical genius.
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29
Star Trek vs. Star Wars
Experience the full splendor of the original orchestral scores from the two greatest sci-fi franchises of all time. Music by legends like James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, Michael Giacchino, and John Williams highlight an evening that includes “backstage” stories, trivia, and movie lore from half a century of television and film adventures. May the Force be with you? Live long and prosper!
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4
Beethoven & Rachmaninoff
The breathtaking kaleidoscope of Rachmaninoff’s colorful, flamboyant take on Niccolò Paganini’s melody is paired with the impressive triumph of the symphony that Beethoven himself called “one of the happiest products of my poor talents.” The energy of the two masterworks is mirrored in the multicultural rhythms of Jessie Montgomery’s modern work inspired by New York City’s frenetic pace.
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5
Beethoven & Rachmaninoff
The breathtaking kaleidoscope of Rachmaninoff’s colorful, flamboyant take on Niccolò Paganini’s melody is paired with the impressive triumph of the symphony that Beethoven himself called “one of the happiest products of my poor talents.” The energy of the two masterworks is mirrored in the multicultural rhythms of Jessie Montgomery’s modern work inspired by New York City’s frenetic pace.
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10
Winter Journey
A powerful multimedia screening of the film Winter Journey based on Martin Goldsmith's book, The Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany. The evening features a Q&A with Goldsmith and JoAnn Falletta followed by a performance of Nielsen’s Inextinguishable Symphony, his tribute to the power of life over war.
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12
A Chris Botti Valentine
Botti is back for a sweet Valentine serenade. The master trumpeter and entertainer is one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces on the contemporary music scene--a Buffalo fan favorite with the lush sound of the BPO.
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13
Tales from the Movies
This imaginative concert includes music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Beauty and the Beast, How to Train Your Dragon, and more.
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18
Classical Fireworks
Enescu’s ebullient and lively folk sounds of Eastern Europe juxtapose the driving, dramatic concerto of Rochester, NY native Adolphus Hailstork, performed by Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear. Tchaikovsky’s supercharged Fourth Symphony, depicting a battle with Fate, rounds out a brilliantly energetic program.
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