BPO Opening Doors
Clement House @ 786 Delaware Ave. 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, United StatesJoin the BPO Diversity Council in a unique fundraiser and awards ceremony supporting the BPO’s efforts to build diversity in orchestral music.
Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana
Artpark 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston, NY, United StatesFeaturing the BPO, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, and Spanish theatrical group La Fura dels Baus, this production enhances Carl Orff’s famously dramatic score with striking imagery and special effects.
Opening Night: Pictures at an Exhibition
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesOpening Night Gala! Artist Gil Shaham "one of today's pre-eminent violinists" will perform the technically dazzling Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in a program that also includes Mussorgky's musical interpretation of an art gallery presentation.
John Williams’ Movie Music
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe BPO kicks off our blockbuster Pops season with hits from your favorite John Williams film scores, including Harry Potter, Home Alone, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, ET, Jurassic Park, and more.
Boléro
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe intoxicating influences of Spain dominate both Ravel's syncopated and sinuous Boléro and his humorous Alborada del gracioso. Continuing the travelogue are Debussy's colorful Ibéria, and the talented Tianwa Yang tackles the exhilarating Violin Concerto composed for Jascha Heifetz by Miklós Rózsa.
Aida Cuevas “The Queen of Mariachi”
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesMexico’s master of the mariachi art song, Aida Cuevas’ unique voice and style have entertained international audiences for over 45 years. Featuring iconic Latin hits and ranchera classics including Te sigo amando, Asi Fue, El Pastor, and La Bikina.
Symphonic Spooktacular
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesAn oogie, woogie, super spooky performance of the trickiest, treatiest Halloween hits. Wear your costume and join the parade across the Kleinhans stage!
Haydn’s The Clock
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJulius Williams makes his BPO conducting debut leading Haydn's exuberant "The Clock" and expressive violinist Tessa Lark performing Dvořák's Romance and Ravel's Tzigane. The program also features the turn-of-the-century Rhapsodic Overture of Edmund Thornton Jenkins, and the inspirational Moments of Arrival by Elena Roussanova.
A Gospel Symphony Celebration with Donald Lawrence
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesDonald Lawrence wears many musical hats, including songwriter, producer, and recording artist. Over a 30-year career, the multiple Grammy and Stellar Award winner has collaborated with marquee names in the Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Pops, and Broadway worlds.
Stephen Schwartz & Friends
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesGrammy and Oscar-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz shares his stories and songs from Broadway with a stellar cast of performers for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre from Godspell to Wicked and beyond.