September
17
Midori Returns
JoAnn Falletta conducts superstar violinist Midori in her return engagement with the BPO performing the lush and lyrical Korngold Violin Concerto. Fandangos is a colorful showpiece for orchestra that provides the perfect season opener, and the epic Scheherazade tells the story of the Arabian Nights and the 1,001 Tales, featuring concertmaster Nikki Chooi.
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30
The Lukas Foss Legacy
In commemoration of his 100th birthday, we celebrate the life and works of Lukas Foss, music director of the BPO from 1963 to 1970, and a transformative force in the Buffalo arts scene.
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1
The Lukas Foss Legacy
In commemoration of his 100th birthday, we celebrate the life and works of Lukas Foss, music director of the BPO from 1963 to 1970, and a transformative force in the Buffalo arts scene.
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14
Tchaikovsky Piano No. 1
Taiwanese-American conductor Mei-Ann Chen makes her BPO debut with an epic musical journey of ages past.
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15
Tchaikovsky Piano No. 1
Taiwanese-American conductor Mei-Ann Chen makes her BPO debut with an epic musical journey of ages past.
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28
Symphonie Fantastique
One of the most internationally-celebrated trumpet players, Pacho Flores brings his unique energy and beautiful sound colors to two contrasting trumpet works: the jubilant and familiar Haydn Concerto, and a simmering new concerto by Mexico's Arturo Márquez. Rounding out the program is Hector Berlioz's wild journey through the highs of romantic obsession, the lows of love lost, and the nightmare that ensues in Symphonie Fantastique.
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29
Symphonie Fantastique
One of the most internationally-celebrated trumpet players, Pacho Flores brings his unique energy and beautiful sound colors to two contrasting trumpet works: the jubilant and familiar Haydn Concerto, and a simmering new concerto by Mexico's Arturo Márquez. Rounding out the program is Hector Berlioz's wild journey through the highs of romantic obsession, the lows of love lost, and the nightmare that ensues in Symphonie Fantastique.
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12
Elgar & Kodály
Walton's overture paints a portrait of an English seafaring town in the early twentieth century, replete with peg-leg street fiddlers and rowdy taverns. The Elgar is soaring and wild, performed splendidly by Spain's Asier Polo, while In Memoriam: Gabriel Fauré is a moving tribute to Schmitt's teacher and mentor. Finally, Háry János tells the tale of the oft-embellished heroic exploits of a day-dreaming soldier.
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13
Elgar & Kodály
Walton's overture paints a portrait of an English seafaring town in the early twentieth century, replete with peg-leg street fiddlers and rowdy taverns. The Elgar is soaring and wild, performed splendidly by Spain's Asier Polo, while In Memoriam: Gabriel Fauré is a moving tribute to Schmitt's teacher and mentor. Finally, Háry János tells the tale of the oft-embellished heroic exploits of a day-dreaming soldier.
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9
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
An annual holiday favorite, Maestro Falletta celebrates the season with centuries of classical treasures.
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