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SUMMARY:Peter and the Wolf
DESCRIPTION:Meet the instruments of the orchestra representing each character in this thrilling symphonic fairy tale of Peter and his adventures to capture the wolf. \nProgram\nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\nBrandon Williamson\, narrator \nROSSINI  Overture to The Barber of Seville \nPROKOFIEV  Peter and the Wolf\, Op. 67\nBrandon Williamson\, narrator \nOFFENBACH  Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
URL:https://bpo.org/event/peter-and-the-wolf/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 BPO Kids Series
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SUMMARY:Mendelssohn & Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe concert opens with Franco-Brazilian composer Elodie Bouny’s striking homage to the Amazon rainforest and the destruction it has faced in the form of Ignis II—meaning “fire.” The piece serves as a contemporary complement to Mendelssohn’s exquisite and romantic Violin Concerto\, which features a turning-point cadenza as a center jewel. Award-winning soloist Amaryn Olmeda brings Mendelssohn’s virtuosic and vivacious melodies to the stage. Countering the sparkling energy of the concerto\, but no less joyful\, Dvořák’s pastoral Symphony No. 8 vividly depicts Czech songs and dances through rich\, pleasing melodies and harmonies. The symphony reflects the composer’s musings on the implications of nature\, as well as his own experience enjoying its benefits. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nRoberto Minczuk\, conductor\nAmaryn Olmeda\, violin \nELODIE BOUNY   Ignis II\nI. Introito\nII. Ignis \nMENDELSSOHN  Concerto in E minor for Violin and Orchestra\, Op. 64\nI. Allegro molto appassionato\nII. Andante\nIII. Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivace \nINTERMISSION \nDVOŘAK  Symphony No. 8 in G major\, Op. 88\nI. Allegro con brio\nII. Adagio\nIII. Allegretto grazioso\nIV. Allegro ma non troppo[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Classics Series is presented by the\n \nThe Coffee Concert Series is presented by\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/mendelssohn-dvorak/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:Mendelssohn & Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe concert opens with Franco-Brazilian composer Elodie Bouny’s striking homage to the Amazon rainforest and the destruction it has faced in the form of Ignis II—meaning “fire.” The piece serves as a contemporary complement to Mendelssohn’s exquisite and romantic Violin Concerto\, which features a turning-point cadenza as a center jewel. Award-winning soloist Amaryn Olmeda brings Mendelssohn’s virtuosic and vivacious melodies to the stage. Countering the sparkling energy of the concerto\, but no less joyful\, Dvořák’s pastoral Symphony No. 8 vividly depicts Czech songs and dances through rich\, pleasing melodies and harmonies. The symphony reflects the composer’s musings on the implications of nature\, as well as his own experience enjoying its benefits. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nRoberto Minczuk\, conductor\nAmaryn Olmeda\, violin \nELODIE BOUNY   Ignis II\nI. Introito\nII. Ignis \nMENDELSSOHN  Concerto in E minor for Violin and Orchestra\, Op. 64\nI. Allegro molto appassionato\nII. Andante\nIII. Allegretto non troppo – Allegro molto vivace \nINTERMISSION \nDVOŘAK  Symphony No. 8 in G major\, Op. 88\nI. Allegro con brio\nII. Adagio\nIII. Allegretto grazioso\nIV. Allegro ma non troppo[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Classics Series is presented by the\n \nThe Coffee Concert Series is presented by\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/mendelssohn-dvorak/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:BPO UpClose: Musical Machinery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Get closer than ever to the music at BPO UpClose—an immersive\, in-the-round concert experience that places you at the heart of orchestral sound in Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room. Led by concertmaster Nikki Chooi and double-bassist Jonathan Borden\, this program explores “musical machinery” with fascinating stories and insights into the music. This is not your typical concert—it’s intimate\, informal\, and interactive. You’ll sit among the musicians and see the artistry up close. Photos and videos are encouraged\, so bring your camera and capture this one-of-a-kind experience![/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart\nSymphony No. 35 in D major\, K. 385 (“Haffner”)\nI. Allegro con spirito \nFranz Joseph Haydn\nSymphony No. 39 in G minor\, Hob. I:39\nIII. Menuet & Trio \nLudwig van Beethoven\nSymphony No. 1 in C major\, Op. 21\nIII. Menuetto (Scherzo) \nEdward Elgar\nVariations on an Original Theme\, Op. 36 (“Enigma”)\nVariation IX: “Nimrod” \nMaurice Ravel\nPavane pour une infante défunte \nSamuel Barber\nAdagio for Strings\, Op. 11 \nAntonio Vivaldi\nThe Four Seasons\, Op. 8\, No. 1 in E major\, RV 269 (“Spring”)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/bpo-upclose-musical-machinery/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
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SUMMARY:The Music of The Tragically Hip with The Strictly Hip
DESCRIPTION:The music of Canada’s most popular rock band heats up Kleinhans with the return engagement of The Strictly Hip and their faithful interpretation of The Hip’s classic tunes. \nProgram\nBradley Thachuk\, conductor\nThe Strictly Hip \nProgram to be announced from the stage. \nThis performance is sponsored by Reid Group.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/the-music-of-the-tragically-hip-with-the-strictly-hip/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Rock Series
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SUMMARY:Leslie Odom\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom\, Jr. brings his extraordinary voice\, magnetic stage presence\, and genre-spanning artistry to the stage for an evening of music that is soulful\, sophisticated\, and deeply moving. \nThis captivating concert features selections from the American Songbook\, reimagined pop favorites\, and beloved musical theater classics — including special performances of songs from Hamilton\, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony Award for his iconic portrayal of Aaron Burr. \nWith his signature charm\, stunning vocals\, and heartfelt storytelling\, Leslie Odom\, Jr. creates a live experience that is intimate\, inspiring\, and unforgettable. \nJoin us for a night of timeless music\, powerful emotion\, and the unmatched artistry of one of today’s most celebrated performers.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nRon Spigelman\, conductor\nLeslie Odom\, Jr.\, vocalist \nProgram to be announced from the stage.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Leslie Odom\, Jr.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Leslie Odom\, Jr. is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning\, three-time Emmy and two-time Academy Award-nominated songwriter\, actor\, and a New York Times bestselling author. Well known for his breakout role as ‘Aaron Burr’ in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical Hamilton\, Odom made the season’s most highly anticipated return to his award-winning role in September 2025. During his limited engagement run\, which came nine years after his final bow\, Hamilton hit its highest ever gross in its ten years on Broadway. Odom’s long-awaited return to Broadway following his original Hamilton run came in 2023 as a producer\, alongside his beloved Nicolette Robinson and the gracious Jeffrey Richards\, with the classic American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch written by the legendary Ossie Davis. The revival opened to widespread critical acclaim. Odom was Tony-nominated for his performance\, and the production received six nominations and one win. Purlie Victorious was recorded and aired as part of PBS’ Great Performances. Odom has continued to captivate audiences across film and television including his star turn as legendary soul singer Sam Cooke in the Amazon film adaptation of One Night in Miami…\, directed by Regina King. His lauded portrayal of the soul icon and musical performance of original song “Speak Now” earned him multiple awards and nominations. Additional film and television credits include Rian Johnson’s record-breaking 2022 Knives Out sequel\, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery\, for Netflix\, The Many Saints of Newark\, a prequel to David Chase’s award-winning HBO series The Sopranos\, Apple TV+’s Central Park (2020 Emmy nomination)\, Hamilton on Disney+ (2021 Emmy nomination)\, host of “The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!” on CBS (2022 Emmy nomination)\, Abbott Elementary\, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder\, Harriet\, and many more. In March 2018\, Odom added the title of author to his resume with the release of his book – Failing Up: How to Take Risks\, Aim Higher and Never Stop Learning\, which was recently released in paperback in March 2025. Co-written with Nicolette Robinson\, Odom’s first children’s book\, I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know\, was published by Feiwel & Friends in March 2023. The book debuted on the New York Times bestseller list at #7 in its first week. Odom has released six full-length albums. His sixth and first-ever live album\, An Offering: Live at Speakeasy Studios\, was released on October 17\, 2025.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/leslie-odom-jr/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Specials
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T130218Z
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SUMMARY:BAVPA Side by Side Concert
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, The Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts joins the BPO for an in-depth side-by-side experience for the music department students\, while also providing a showcase for all the disciplines at BAVPA\, including visual arts\, media arts\, drama and dance. \nMusic students at BAVPA receive coaching sessions from BPO musicians leading up to the concert\, and students from other departments prepare dramatic scenes\, artwork\, visuals and choreography that is incorporated into the program. The public is invited free of charge to experience the talents of Buffalo’s rising artists.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/bavpa-side-by-side-concert/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Masterclass with Sterling Elliott\, cello
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classics Series. We make many of these masters available to the community in our Masterclass series. These artists will work one-on-one with talented local students in front of a live audience. All events are FREE with a required reservation.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Apply Now” color=”primary” size=”lg” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbpo.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FMC-app_Sterling-Elliott.pdf|title:Sterling%20Elliott_MC%20app”][vc_column_text css=””]Please send application and recording to rpudlewski@bpo.org. \nDEADLINE: April 16\, 2026 \nAll applicants notified by April 23rd. \nQuestions?\nRachael Pudlewski\nAssociate Director of Education\nrpudlewski@bpo.org or (716) 242-7822[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/masterclass-with-sterling-elliott-cello/
LOCATION:Clement House @ 786 Delaware Ave.\, 786 Delaware Ave.\, Buffalo\, 14209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Haydn Cello Concerto
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe powerful\, tense chords of Sibelius’ patriotic Finlandia open a program filled with nationalistic pride. The orchestration is stirring\, powerful\, and yet restrained at times—evocative of the fact that the symphonic poem was written as the composer’s “battle hymn” for Finland as it faced political opposition. Haydn’s lyrically virtuosic Cello Concerto No. 2 follows—regarded as one of the greatest works for cello of the Classical era—sparkling and singing under talented young star Sterling Elliott’s fingers. Grieg’s four charming Symphonic Dances\, inspired by Norwegian folk songs\, close the program with jaunty rhythms and folk-dance melodies that played a key role in formalizing Norway’s national identity. \nRune Bergmann\, conductor\nSterling Elliott\, cello \nSIBELIUS  Finlandia\nHAYDN  Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major\nGRIEG  Symphonic Dances[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/haydn-cello-concerto/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:Haydn Cello Concerto
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URL:https://bpo.org/event/haydn-cello-concerto/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:Among the Music: A Candlelit Experience
DESCRIPTION:Mari Nihira Jones\, violin\nAmelie Fradette\, cello\nHenry Ward\, oboe\nNatalya Rose Vrbsky\, bassoon\nAbigail Rockwood\, piano \n5:30pm- Complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception\n6pm- Performance by BPO Musicians \nExperience the music up close\, surrounded by candlelight\, as you sit on stage alongside the musicians for this exclusive event.\nSpace is extremely limited. Tickets are $100. Proceeds from these special events will benefit the BPO’s Education Programs. \nFor additional information or questions\, please contact BPO Special Events Coordinator\, Carson Mannino at cmannino@bpo.org or 716-242-7821.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/among-the-music-a-candlelit-experience/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Candlelight Concerts
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SUMMARY:Patriotic Pops
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nSal Andolina\, clarinet\nColleen Williams\, vocals \nJoin your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a patriotic tradition as we honor the men and women who have served our country and pay tribute to the American spirit.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/patriotic-pops/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Pops Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T193000
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SUMMARY:Patriotic Pops
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nSal Andolina\, clarinet\nColleen Williams\, vocals \nJoin your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a patriotic tradition as we honor the men and women who have served our country and pay tribute to the American spirit.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/patriotic-pops/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Pops Series
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
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URL:https://bpo.org/event/carmina-burana/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
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LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:American Soundscapes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOur season concludes with three iconic compositions and two orchestral world premieres. The program opens with Bernstein’s toe-tapping Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\, a comedic Broadway hit filled with dance\, sentimentality\, and lightheartedness. The musical spirit of America continues with Copland’s emblematic and patriotic Appalachian Spring: Suite\, which blooms with optimism and brims with the tender promise of new life. Starting with its idiosyncratic clarinet glissando\, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue swings and sweeps listeners into a different American soundscape where an improvisational-sounding piano line takes the center of this Jazz-age stage. These quintessential American pieces are paired with two works rooted in our own Western New York. Michael Daugherty’s Niagara Falls is a musical journey through one of the world’s great scenic wonders\, while Buffalo-born Paul Moravec’s Serenade—inspired by the Great Western Staircase at the New York State Capitol\, a marvel of intricate sculpture and history—offers a stirring narrative of ascent and aspiration. This closing concert provides a rich musical portrait of America—both past and present—bound to inspire listeners to appreciate the musical and natural beauty surrounding them. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nJon Kimura Parker\, piano \nBERNSTEIN  Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\nMICHAEL DAUGHERTY  Niagara Falls (Orchestral World Premiere)\nCOPLAND  Appalachian Spring: Suite\nPAUL MORAVEC  Serenade (Orchestral World Premiere)\nGERSHWIN  Rhapsody in Blue \nThe Saturday evening performance is sponsored by\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/american-soundscapes/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:American Soundscapes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nOur season concludes with three iconic compositions and two orchestral world premieres. The program opens with Bernstein’s toe-tapping Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\, a comedic Broadway hit filled with dance\, sentimentality\, and lightheartedness. The musical spirit of America continues with Copland’s emblematic and patriotic Appalachian Spring: Suite\, which blooms with optimism and brims with the tender promise of new life. Starting with its idiosyncratic clarinet glissando\, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue swings and sweeps listeners into a different American soundscape where an improvisational-sounding piano line takes the center of this Jazz-age stage. These quintessential American pieces are paired with two works rooted in our own Western New York. Michael Daugherty’s Niagara Falls is a musical journey through one of the world’s great scenic wonders\, while Buffalo-born Paul Moravec’s Serenade—inspired by the Great Western Staircase at the New York State Capitol\, a marvel of intricate sculpture and history—offers a stirring narrative of ascent and aspiration. This closing concert provides a rich musical portrait of America—both past and present—bound to inspire listeners to appreciate the musical and natural beauty surrounding them. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nJon Kimura Parker\, piano \nBERNSTEIN  Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\nMICHAEL DAUGHERTY  Niagara Falls (Orchestral World Premiere)\nCOPLAND  Appalachian Spring: Suite\nPAUL MORAVEC  Serenade (Orchestral World Premiere)\nGERSHWIN  Rhapsody in Blue \nThe Saturday evening performance is sponsored by\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join the BPO Diversity Council in a unique fundraiser and awards ceremony supporting the BPO’s efforts to build diversity in orchestral music. Featuring a variety of delicious foods\, a basket raffle\, a cash bar\, and music provided by the Marcus Lolo Trio. The awardees of the 2026 BPO Diversity Council IDEA Award will be honored at this event. \nEmpowering young voices through music.\nThis year\, your generosity helps the BPO expand musical access across our city. These funds directly support advanced private lessons for Buffalo String Works students\, professional coaching for the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts\, and complimentary tickets that invite Buffalo Public School families to experience the magic of the BPO together.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/opening-doors/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
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SUMMARY:Opening Night with Lang Lang
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URL:https://bpo.org/event/opening-night-with-lang-lang/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:S'Wonderful Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocals \nGershwin’s music lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song\, instantly recognizable and endlessly fresh. Under Ron Spigelman\, the BPO celebrates Gershwin’s birthday with vocalist Alexandra McArthur bringing favorites to life\, including I Got Rhythm\, Summertime\, I’ve Got a Crush on You\, and The Man I Love. Expect swing\, romance\, and rhythmic sparkle\, all elevated by the full sound of the orchestra. It is a feel good night built on melody and style\, the kind of concert that makes the room smile and sends you back into the world a little lighter.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/swonderful-gershwin/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Pops Series
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SUMMARY:S'Wonderful Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocals \nGershwin’s music lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song\, instantly recognizable and endlessly fresh. Under Ron Spigelman\, the BPO celebrates Gershwin’s birthday with vocalist Alexandra McArthur bringing favorites to life\, including I Got Rhythm\, Summertime\, I’ve Got a Crush on You\, and The Man I Love. Expect swing\, romance\, and rhythmic sparkle\, all elevated by the full sound of the orchestra. It is a feel good night built on melody and style\, the kind of concert that makes the room smile and sends you back into the world a little lighter.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/swonderful-gershwin/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Pops Series
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SUMMARY:Coco in Concert | Live to Film
DESCRIPTION:Experience Coco in the most immersive way possible\, with the full film projected overhead while the BPO performs Michael Giacchino’s score live. The story follows Miguel\, a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician\, on a journey into the Land of the Dead that is filled with family\, memory\, and heart. What changes when the orchestra is in the room is the emotional depth. The humor lands bigger\, the tender moments feel shared\, and the music becomes a living presence. With Festival Encanto Hispano returning the same day for free events from 4:30pm – 7:30pm\, it is also a chance to make a full day of community\, culture\, and music at Kleinhans. \nPresentation licensed by Disney Concerts\n \n 
URL:https://bpo.org/event/coco-film-in-concert/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Movie Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T193000
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SUMMARY:Francis: A New Oratorio by Richard Danielpour
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE\nInspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of his death.\nSister Margaret Carney\, OSF\, STD\, librettist \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nClaudia Christian\, narrator\nAnna Schubert\, soprano\nEdward Nelson\, baritone\nJames Darrah\, director\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus\nMembers of the UCLA Chorus\nJames Bass\, director \n\n\n\nRICHARD DANIELPOUR\nFrancis (2026) World Premiere – Richard Danielpour\nAn oratorio in nine scenes for soprano\, baritone\, narrator\, chorus\, and orchestra\n\n\n\nExperience a major world premiere as the BPO brings Richard Danielpour’s Francis to life—an expansive new oratorio inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Blending orchestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration\, this work explores compassion\, humanity\, and the search for meaning through a story that continues to resonate today. \nLed by JoAnn Falletta\, this large-scale work brings together orchestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration in a deeply expressive exploration of compassion\, transformation\, and shared humanity. With a libretto by Sister Margaret Carney and featuring Claudia Christian as narrator\, the performance unites the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and members of the UCLA Chorus in a powerful collaboration.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/francis/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T143000
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SUMMARY:Francis: A New Oratorio by Richard Danielpour
DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE\nInspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of his death.\nSister Margaret Carney\, OSF\, STD\, librettist \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nClaudia Christian\, narrator\nAnna Schubert\, soprano\nEdward Nelson\, baritone\nJames Darrah\, director\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus\nMembers of the UCLA Chorus\nJames Bass\, director \n\n\n\nRICHARD DANIELPOUR\nFrancis (2026) World Premiere – Richard Danielpour\nAn oratorio in nine scenes for soprano\, baritone\, narrator\, chorus\, and orchestra\n\n\n\nExperience a major world premiere as the BPO brings Richard Danielpour’s Francis to life—an expansive new oratorio inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Blending orchestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration\, this work explores compassion\, humanity\, and the search for meaning through a story that continues to resonate today. \nLed by JoAnn Falletta\, this large-scale work brings together orchestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration in a deeply expressive exploration of compassion\, transformation\, and shared humanity. With a libretto by Sister Margaret Carney and featuring Claudia Christian as narrator\, the performance unites the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and members of the UCLA Chorus in a powerful collaboration.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/francis/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:A Gospel Symphony Tribute to Richard Smallwood
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Taylor Rush\, conductor\nBuffalo United Community Choir \nThis concert honors a towering figure in gospel music\, Richard Smallwood\, through the combined power of orchestra and choir. The BPO joins the Buffalo United Community Choir for an evening rooted in faith\, artistry\, and the kind of music that lifts a room from the inside out. Smallwood is celebrated for bridging traditions\, drawing on classical training\, church roots\, and contemporary sound to create music that resonates across generations. You will hear selections from his remarkable catalog\, including Total Praise\, a modern-day hymn known across denominations and communities. This is more than a performance. It is a shared experience of voice\, spirit\, and community\, offered with joy and reverence.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/a-gospel-symphony-tribute-to-richard-smallwood/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T193000
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SUMMARY:Smooth Sailing: Yacht Rock of the '70s & '80s
DESCRIPTION:Jason Seber\, conductor\nMorgan James\, vocals\nDoug Wamble\, guitar\, vocals\nJohn Scarpulla\, saxophone\, vocals \nThis is your soundtrack in full color\, breezy\, nostalgic\, and built for a true night out. With Jason Seber conducting\, vocalist Morgan James joins guitarist and vocalist Doug Wamble and saxophonist and vocalist John Scarpulla for soft rock favorites that defined two decades. Expect hits by Hall & Oates\, Christopher Cross\, Fleetwood Mac\, George Michael\, Kenny Loggins\, and more\, reimagined with the sweep and punch of the orchestra. The result is familiar music with an added lift\, where the hooks land bigger and the room feels like it is all moving together.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/smooth-sailing-yacht-rock-of-the-70s-80s/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Pops Series,2026-27 Rock Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T103000
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SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch
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LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch
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LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Spooktacular
DESCRIPTION:Grant O’Brien\, conductor \nCostumes encouraged and curiosity required. Symphonic Spooktacular is a family-friendly way to celebrate the season with spooky music\, big orchestral sounds\, and a concert hall that feels welcoming and playful. With Grant O’Brien conducting\, you will hear some of the spookiest music ever composed\, pieces that swirl\, sneak\, and surprise\, showing how composers can paint stories in sound. After the concert\, kids get their moment on stage with the costume parade across Kleinhans’ stage. It is a joyful mix of music and participation\, designed to help families make a memory and help kids feel that live orchestral music is something they belong in.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/symphonic-spooktacular/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T193000
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SUMMARY:Hauntingly Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor \nOn Halloween night\, the BPO transforms Kleinhans into a world of shadow\, suspense\, and orchestral storytelling. Led by Ron Spigelman\, this hauntingly atmospheric program brings together music made for goosebumps\, from John Williams’ Jaws and Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique to Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and Saint-Saëns’ Danse macabre. Each work builds tension\, drama\, and dark beauty\, creating a concert experience perfectly tuned to the spirit of the night. \nWhen the final note fades\, the evening continues. Stay after the concert for our Halloween Night Dance in the Mary Seaton Room\, with a DJ\, costumes encouraged\, and the bar open late. It is the ideal way to turn a concert into a full Halloween night out\, elegant\, playful\, and shared.
URL:https://bpo.org/event/hauntingly-halloween/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Pops Series
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