October
30
Bewitching Broadway
Broadway favorites in a Halloween revelry from shows such as Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Little Shop of Horrors, Jekyll & Hyde, Young Frankenstein, and Wicked. Come in costume for an evening of fiendish fun and fabulous frolic!
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5
Grieg Piano Concerto
The beguiling and brilliant keyboard flourishes of Grieg’s only piano concerto are executed by the flawless Joyce Yang in her return engagement with the BPO. The lighthearted musical imagery is extended with the Classical Symphony of Prokofiev, an appealing nod to Haydn and the 18th century, which also inspired Stravinsky’s witty Pulcinella Suite, originally scored as a one-act opera with sets designed by Picasso.
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6
Grieg Piano Concerto
The beguiling and brilliant keyboard flourishes of Grieg’s only piano concerto are executed by the flawless Joyce Yang in her return engagement with the BPO. The lighthearted musical imagery is extended with the Classical Symphony of Prokofiev, an appealing nod to Haydn and the 18th century, which also inspired Stravinsky’s witty Pulcinella Suite, originally scored as a one-act opera with sets designed by Picasso.
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13
Whitney Houston: The Greatest Love of All
Whitney Houston’s powerful voice touched our hearts and inspired our souls. Join your BPO and a powerhouse singer Amanda Cole for this Windborne Productions tribute to Whitney’s biggest hits, including How Will I Know, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, I Will Always Love You, and more.
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20
Gershwin & Barber
Virtuoso Philippe Quint debuts with the BPO on Samuel Barber’s romantic, reflective, and storied violin concerto, while contemporary composer Gabriela Frank’s homage to her South American heritage was distinctly influenced by Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances. The program concludes with George Gershwin’s iconic, jazz-infused, epic love letter to the City of Lights.
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21
Gershwin & Barber
Virtuoso Philippe Quint debuts with the BPO on Samuel Barber’s romantic, reflective, and storied violin concerto, while contemporary composer Gabriela Frank’s homage to her South American heritage was distinctly influenced by Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances. The program concludes with George Gershwin’s iconic, jazz-infused, epic love letter to the City of Lights.
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3
Elf in Concert
Buddy the elf travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Now experience this holiday adventure with a live symphony orchestra: Elf in Concert!
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7
Vanessa Williams
Television, film and Broadway megastar Vanessa Williams joins your BPO in this special one-night-only holiday concert event! Enjoy a bouquet of holiday favorites along with Broadway show tunes, pop songs, and personal stories from her celebrated career.
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10
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Celebrate the holidays with a collection of traditional classical treasures when JoAnn is joined by operatic soprano and Buffalo resident, Sirgourney Cook.
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11
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
Celebrate the holidays with a collection of traditional classical treasures when JoAnn is joined by operatic soprano and Buffalo resident, Sirgourney Cook.
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