December
8
Baroque Fireworks
Baroque is front and center as JoAnn Falletta conducts Handel’s Water Music Suite No. 2, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, and Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in C minor played by principal oboist Henry Ward. Your BPO Brass plays an exciting work by Giovanni Gabrieli, and soloists Alex Jokipii and Geoff Hardcastle perform on a Vivaldi Trumpet Concerto rare for the early 18th century. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3 completes the program.
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15
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
BPO musicians highlight our annual offering when Sal Andolina presents a special saxophone rendition of holiday favorites, and the BPO Brass shine in Darin Kelly’s Of Nights and Lights, a sparkling Hanukkah composition. Perennial classics including selections from Respighi’s “The Adoration of the Magi,” Vaughan-Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves, and more bring the spirit of the season to life.
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17
Winkler & Samuels Holiday Music & Wine Pairing Class
Join us for a virtual holiday music and wine pairing class co-hosted by owner and sommelier Melissa Winkler and Maestro…
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22
Holiday Pops
JoAnn Falletta takes the Holiday Pops podium to conduct your BPO Brass in a variety of the season’s best-known works including selections from The Nutcracker, Carol of the Bells, and Anderson’s popular Christmas Festival Overture.
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15
Gerard Schwarz Conducts Brahms
Nature takes center stage with two classical favorites: The Flying Dutchman is a thrilling nautical fairytale, while Brahms’ Third is a rapturous ode to the mysterious life in the forest.
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16
Gerard Schwarz Conducts Brahms
Nature takes center stage with two classical favorites: The Flying Dutchman is a thrilling nautical fairytale, while Brahms’ Third is a rapturous ode to the mysterious life in the forest.
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23
Mozart’s The Magic Flute
We celebrate Mozart’s birthday with a semi-staged performance of the cherished lighthearted opera with members of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music Hillman Opera Program.
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24
Mozart’s The Magic Flute
We celebrate Mozart’s birthday with a semi-staged performance of the cherished lighthearted opera with members of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music Hillman Opera Program.
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30
Whitney Houston: The Greatest Love of All
Join your BPO and a powerhouse vocalist who pays tribute to Whitney’s biggest hits.
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5
The Trumpeter’s Call
An inventive program featuring the unique sound of renowned international trumpeter Pacho Flores, plus Rachmaninoff’s brilliant Symphonic Dances.
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