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Opening Night with Joshua Bell

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Igor Stravinsky's enchanting ballet suite The Firebird sets a fantastical scene for the extraordinary. Joshua Bell to bring his 300-year-old Stradivarius to life in Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2. This performance also celebrates a landmark with the world premiere of Daron Hagen’s City of Light, honoring music director JoAnn Falletta’s 25th anniversary and Buffalo's luminous spirit.

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Gershwin & Respighi

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Immerse yourself in a sonic journey where George Gershwin's Concerto in F, infused with jazz and blues, meets the lyrical beauty of Respighi's Church Windows. Jacques Ibert’s Escales is a musical postcard depicting the vibrant rhythms discovered on a honeymoon voyage to Spain, North Africa, and Italy.

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Gershwin & Respighi

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Immerse yourself in a sonic journey where George Gershwin's Concerto in F, infused with jazz and blues, meets the lyrical beauty of Respighi's Church Windows. Jacques Ibert’s Escales is a musical postcard depicting the vibrant rhythms discovered on a honeymoon voyage to Spain, North Africa, and Italy.

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Schubert Symphony No. 9, “The Great”

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Experience the sublime romance of Debussy's Clair de lune alongside Roberto Sierra’s heartfelt Violin Concerto, a musical homage to a lost young soul. Schubert’s monumental Symphony No. 9, known as “The Great,” weaves threads of nostalgia, sorrow, and optimism into a tapestry of sound, reflecting life’s profound journey.

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Schubert Symphony No. 9, “The Great”

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Experience the sublime romance of Debussy's Clair de lune alongside Roberto Sierra’s heartfelt Violin Concerto, a musical homage to a lost young soul. Schubert’s monumental Symphony No. 9, known as “The Great,” weaves threads of nostalgia, sorrow, and optimism into a tapestry of sound, reflecting life’s profound journey.

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BPO 90th Anniversary Celebration

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Join us as we recreate the BPO’s historic inaugural concert, featuring Beethoven’s valiant Egmont Overture, Brahms’ deeply expressive Symphony No. 3, and Debussy’s Nocturnes, inspired by Whistler's mystical paintings. This program bridges the past and present, celebrating 90 years of musical excellence and emotional depth.

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BPO 90th Anniversary Celebration

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Join us as we recreate the BPO’s historic inaugural concert, featuring Beethoven’s valiant Egmont Overture, Brahms’ deeply expressive Symphony No. 3, and Debussy’s Nocturnes, inspired by Whistler's mystical paintings. This program bridges the past and present, celebrating 90 years of musical excellence and emotional depth.

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Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Otto Tausk and the BPO explore themes of heroism and hope with fellow Dutchman, Wagenaar's Overture to Cyrano de Bergerac and Tim Fain's pandemic-inspired Edge of a Dream. Beethoven's revolutionary Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” promises a night of profound inspiration, showcasing the symphony's enduring power to speak to the human spirit.

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Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Otto Tausk and the BPO explore themes of heroism and hope with fellow Dutchman, Wagenaar's Overture to Cyrano de Bergerac and Tim Fain's pandemic-inspired Edge of a Dream. Beethoven's revolutionary Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” promises a night of profound inspiration, showcasing the symphony's enduring power to speak to the human spirit.

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JoAnn’s Classical Christmas

Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with Vivaldi’s and Piazzolla's captivating interpretations of winter. BPO concertmaster Nikki Chooi masterfully intertwines these contrasting visions, offering a unique and magical musical experience that highlights the universal language of seasons, shared across centuries and continents.