Events
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Ben Folds
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBen Folds brings his signature piano-driven pop to the stage with the BPO in a concert that blurs the line between rock show and symphonic event. Known for clever lyrics, emotional ballads, and electrifying energy at the keyboard, Folds has spent more than two decades collaborating with orchestras around the world, creating performances that feel both intimate and larger than life. Expect fan favorites, surprising moments, and the rich sound of the BPO elevating his unmistakable style.
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Heroes and Villains
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesAre you a superhero? Or an arch nemesis? Reveal your alter ego in costume while you hear great music that illustrates them all, from Batman and Darth Vader to wizards and princesses.
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Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesSink into Rachmaninoff’s lush, introspective Third Symphony, where longing and brilliance intertwine. Framed by Paul Frucht’s Inextinguishable, this program invites you to linger in sound that glows with emotion and resilience.
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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesDrama, destiny, and release define this powerful evening. JoAnn Falletta leads Tchaikovsky’s electrifying Fourth Symphony, joined by violist Paul Neubauer in the premiere of Zwilich’s expressive Viola Concerto—music that moves from tension to triumph.
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Patriotic Pops
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus in our annual tribute to the American spirit and recognition of the men and women who have served our country.
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Beethoven in Retrospect I
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesMichael Stern and pianist Clayton Stephenson open the cycle with Beethoven’s poetic Fourth Piano Concerto and music from Egmont, tracing a composer finding his voice with grace, depth, and quiet defiance.
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Beethoven in Retrospect II
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBeethoven’s ideals resound as Stern leads the heroic Eroica Symphony. Joined by chorus and soloists, the evening celebrates freedom, humanity, and the shared power of music to inspire change.
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Beethoven in Retrospect III
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoAnn Falletta explores Beethoven’s early brilliance with the buoyant Second Symphony and Piano Concerto No. 2. Pianist Michael Davidman brings freshness and clarity to music alive with wit and forward momentum.
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Beethoven in Retrospect IV
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe cycle concludes in exuberance as Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony lifts the room. Joined by soloists for the Triple Concerto, this finale celebrates rhythm, joy, and the unmistakable energy of a hall alive together.