Folklore & Fantasy
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesMenacing 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.
Folklore & Fantasy
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesMenacing 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.
A Gospel Symphony Celebration with Karen Clark-Sheard
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesYour 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.
La Vida Loca
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesGet 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.
Symphonic Spooktacular
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWear 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!
Nikki Plays Beethoven
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesVerdi’s tangled and tragic operatic tale La Forza del Destino complements the symphonic fantasy Francesca da Rimini, Tchaikovsky’s interpretation of the eternal torment of elicit lovers depicted in Dante’s Inferno narrative. Concertmaster Nikki Chooi tackles the celebrated improvised cadenzas of Beethoven’s monumental Violin Concerto in D major.
Nikki Plays Beethoven
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesVerdi’s tangled and tragic operatic tale La Forza del Destino complements the symphonic fantasy Francesca da Rimini, Tchaikovsky’s interpretation of the eternal torment of elicit lovers depicted in Dante’s Inferno narrative. Concertmaster Nikki Chooi tackles the celebrated improvised cadenzas of Beethoven’s monumental Violin Concerto in D major.
Beethoven’s Pastoral
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesDreamlike images in orchestral colors infuse the ethereal Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy’s iconic tone poem. 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 contentment.
Beethoven’s Pastoral
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesDreamlike images in orchestral colors infuse the ethereal Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy’s iconic tone poem. 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 contentment.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesDirector 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.