Events
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Play It Forward 2026
Twentieth Century Club 595 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin us for the Friends of the BPO's annual Play It Forward luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club! This special fundraising event will feature performances by our 2026 Young Musician's Scholarship winners, a basket raffle, and more.
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Opening Doors
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin the BPO Diversity Council in a unique fundraiser and awards ceremony supporting the BPO’s efforts to build diversity in... Read more »
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Patron Appreciation Concert
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesFor years, our summer concert at Kleinhans Music Hall has been a thank you to our Donors and Subscribers. This... Read more »
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Opening Night with Lang Lang
FeaturedKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBegin the season with a shared moment of brilliance as JoAnn Falletta welcomes the incomparable Lang Lang. From Debussy’s shimmering La Mer to Beethoven’s majestic “Emperor” Concerto, Opening Night glows with grandeur, color, and collective anticipation.
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S’Wonderful Gershwin
Featured RecurringKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBorn September 26, 1898, George Gershwin's influence on 20th century music still resonates today. The BPO celebrates his birthday with works from Rhapsody in Blue and Strike Up The Band to Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris.
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S’Wonderful Gershwin
Featured RecurringKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBorn September 26, 1898, George Gershwin's influence on 20th century music still resonates today. The BPO celebrates his birthday with works from Rhapsody in Blue and Strike Up The Band to Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris.
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Coco in Concert | Live to Film
FeaturedKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe magical celebration of the Day of the Dead introduces Miguel, a young boy with dreams of becoming a musician like his idol. On a mysterious journey to the colorful Land of the Dead, he meets a charming trickster who helps him unlock the ban on music his family has imposed. Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s score is performed live while the film is projected overhead.
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Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes
Featured RecurringKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBe part of a landmark world premiere as the BPO unveils Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes, a sweeping new work inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through large-scale sound and intimate storytelling, the oratorio reflects on compassion, care for creation, shared humanity, and the search for meaning in our own time.
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Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes
Featured RecurringKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBe part of a landmark world premiere as the BPO unveils Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes, a sweeping new work inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through large-scale sound and intimate storytelling, the oratorio reflects on compassion, care for creation, shared humanity, and the search for meaning in our own time.
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A Gospel Symphony Tribute to Richard Smallwood
FeaturedKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe BPO and BUCC honor the legendary Gospel Hall of Fame composer, pianist, and choir leader with a heartfelt selection from his many contributions to worship anthems and beyond. Smallwood bridged traditional church music, classical orchestral training, and contemporary R&B, recording with artists including Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, and Destiny’s Child. His modern-day hymn, Total Praise crossed denominations, races, and cultures throughout the Christian world.