Events
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Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman
Featured RecurringKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesA myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots, pans, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his acclaimed BPO ensemble in performing Danny Elfman's offbeat, idiosyncratic Percussion Concerto, composed without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony, once plagued by poor reviews and personal self-doubt, endures as a beloved, emotionally lyrical masterpiece, proving its timeless appeal.
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Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman
Featured RecurringKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesA myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots, pans, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his acclaimed BPO ensemble in performing Danny Elfman's offbeat, idiosyncratic Percussion Concerto, composed without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony, once plagued by poor reviews and personal self-doubt, endures as a beloved, emotionally lyrical masterpiece, proving its timeless appeal.
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Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe Bat Signal lights up Buffalo when the BPO performs Danny Elfman's iconic score live while the star-studded Micahel Keaton and Jack Nicholson movie is projected above the orchestra.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesIn partnership with Buffalo Toronto Public Media. Join Rick Steves and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg, and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. Experience Europe’s history, the passion for freedom, and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music, history, and travel.
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Brahms & Bruch
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesTwo English folk songs form George Butterworth's idyllic The Banks of Green Willow, premiered just two years before the promising young composer's demise in the trenches of World War I. German Max Bruch, captivated by Scottish traditions, wove these melodies into his violin showpiece, Scottish Fantasy. Meanwhile, Brahms' expressive Symphony No. 1, finely dubbed "Beethoven's Tenth," gestated for 22 years due to his remarkable perfectionism.
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Brahms & Bruch
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesTwo English folk songs form George Butterworth's idyllic The Banks of Green Willow, premiered just two years before the promising young composer's demise in the trenches of World War I. German Max Bruch, captivated by Scottish traditions, wove these melodies into his violin showpiece, Scottish Fantasy. Meanwhile, Brahms' expressive Symphony No. 1, finely dubbed "Beethoven's Tenth," gestated for 22 years due to his remarkable perfectionism.
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Andrew Bird with the BPO
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWith a distinctive sound that resists categorization, Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Balancing swelling sounds with jazz, folk, and pop melodies in an unforgettable display of unique virtuosity, Bird celebrates the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed record The Mysterious Production of Eggs.
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Masterclass with Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar
Clement House @ 786 Delaware Ave. 786 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, United StatesThe Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classics Series. We make many of these masters... Read more »
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Pablo’s Guitar
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBacewicz’s six-minute Overture for Orchestra, composed during the German occupation of Poland, offers a perpetually shifting palette of colors. Spaniard Joaquin Rodrigo’s animated Concierto de Aranjuez features elaborate orchestration for classical guitar, while Fauré’s tragic Pelléas et Mélisande Suite was originally composed as incidental music for a dramatic play. Borodin’s colorful Symphony No. 2 evokes the exuberance of Russian folk dances.
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Pablo’s Guitar
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBacewicz’s six-minute Overture for Orchestra, composed during the German occupation of Poland, offers a perpetually shifting palette of colors. Spaniard Joaquin Rodrigo’s animated Concierto de Aranjuez features elaborate orchestration for classical guitar, while Fauré’s tragic Pelléas et Mélisande Suite was originally composed as incidental music for a dramatic play. Borodin’s colorful Symphony No. 2 evokes the exuberance of Russian folk dances.