2025-2026 Season
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Fabio, Folklore & Fantasy
Fabio, Folklore & Fantasy
Menacing timpani rolls set the tone for Rossini's solemn Overture to Semiramide, a deceivingly upbeat narration of family rivalries. Bartók's Dance Suite—featuring five original Hungarian folk soundscapes composed for the 50th anniversary of the merger of Buda and Pest—offers a vibrant musical journey. Chopin's poetic Piano Concerto No. 1 stands as a sparkling showcase of virtuosity.
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Fabio, Folklore & Fantasy
Fabio, Folklore & Fantasy
Menacing timpani rolls set the tone for Rossini's solemn Overture to Semiramide, a deceivingly upbeat narration of family rivalries. Bartók's Dance Suite—featuring five original Hungarian folk soundscapes composed for the 50th anniversary of the merger of Buda and Pest—offers a vibrant musical journey. Chopin's poetic Piano Concerto No. 1 stands as a sparkling showcase of virtuosity.
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A Gospel Symphony Celebration with Karen Clark-Sheard
A Gospel Symphony Celebration with Karen Clark-Sheard
Your BPO welcomes the incomparable superstar for a jubilant evening of classic and contemporary Gospel music, blended with the joyful voices of the Buffalo United Community Choir.
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La Vida Loca
La Vida Loca
Get on your feet with the greatest hits of the '80s, '90s, and '00s Latin pop explosion! La Vida Loca celebrates artists including Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, Ricky Martin, and more, in a high-octane program conducted by the always-engaging Enrico Lopez-Yañez.
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Symphonic Spooktacular
Symphonic Spooktacular
Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy some of the spookiest music ever composed, then join the costume parade across Kleinhans' stage. There's nothing to be afraid of!
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Nikki Plays Beethoven
Nikki Plays Beethoven
The spirited orchestration of Gould's Cowboy Rhapsody, filled with yodels and cowboy calls, is complemented by two works by Behzad Ranjbaran. Concertmaster Nikki Chooi masterfully leads Beethoven's monumental Violin Concerto in D major, celebrated for its improvised cadenzas.
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Nikki Plays Beethoven
Nikki Plays Beethoven
The spirited orchestration of Gould's Cowboy Rhapsody, filled with yodels and cowboy calls, is complemented by two works by Behzad Ranjbaran. Concertmaster Nikki Chooi masterfully leads Beethoven's monumental Violin Concerto in D major, celebrated for its improvised cadenzas.
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Beethoven’s Pastoral
Beethoven’s Pastoral
Britten's mysterious and moving Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes powerfully interpret an outcast fisherman's tragic end amid turbulent seas. Buffalo-born Robert Paterson's colorful Triple Concerto compellingly examines Earth's fragility, while Beethoven's gentle Sixth Symphony portrays a charming countryside turn, evoking deep relaxation and contemtment.
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Beethoven’s Pastoral
Beethoven’s Pastoral
Britten's mysterious and moving Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes powerfully interpret an outcast fisherman's tragic end amid turbulent seas. Buffalo-born Robert Paterson's colorful Triple Concerto compellingly examines Earth's fragility, while Beethoven's gentle Sixth Symphony portrays a charming countryside turn, evoking deep relaxation and contemtment.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra
Director Stephen Spielberg's heartwarming masterpiece is filled with unparalleled magic and imagination in the moving story that follows a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure, complete with John Williams' Academy Award®-wining score performed by the BPO while the film is projected overhead.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra
Director Stephen Spielberg's heartwarming masterpiece is filled with unparalleled magic and imagination in the moving story that follows a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure, complete with John Williams' Academy Award®-wining score performed by the BPO while the film is projected overhead.