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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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SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday\, July 11.** \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAmy Glidden\, violin \nJONATHAN LESHNOFF  Symphony No. 5 (World Premiere)\nBRUCH  Violin Concerto No. 1\nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 2 \nThis program offers a satisfying arc from the new to the beloved. BPO Associate concertmaster Amy Glidden joins JoAnn Falletta for Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1\, a Romantic favorite filled with lyricism\, drama\, and heart. You will also hear a world premiere\, Jonathan Leshnoff’s Symphony No. 5\, bringing a contemporary voice into conversation with masterworks. The evening closes with Brahms’s Second Symphony\, warm\, luminous\, and richly crafted. It is a concert that rewards deep listening and leaves you feeling grounded.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbWJlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZvcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdCUyRjB3bzl3ZUdBaElIN2RYQktRcDBKVnElM0Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9wbGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday\, July 11.** \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAmy Glidden\, violin \nJONATHAN LESHNOFF  Symphony No. 5 (World Premiere)\nBRUCH  Violin Concerto No. 1\nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 2 \nThis program offers a satisfying arc from the new to the beloved. BPO Associate concertmaster Amy Glidden joins JoAnn Falletta for Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1\, a Romantic favorite filled with lyricism\, drama\, and heart. You will also hear a world premiere\, Jonathan Leshnoff’s Symphony No. 5\, bringing a contemporary voice into conversation with masterworks. The evening closes with Brahms’s Second Symphony\, warm\, luminous\, and richly crafted. It is a concert that rewards deep listening and leaves you feeling grounded.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbWJlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZvcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdCUyRjB3bzl3ZUdBaElIN2RYQktRcDBKVnElM0Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9wbGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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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. \nThe Pops Series is presented by
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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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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SUMMARY:Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]WORLD PREMIERE\nInspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. \nRichard Danielpour\, composer\nSr. Margaret Carney\, librettist\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nClaudia Christian\, narrator (Angel)\nEdward Nelson\, baritone (Francis)\nAnna Schubert\, soprano (St. Clare)\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus\nFredonia Chamber Choir\nVernon Huff\, chorus director \nExperience a major world premiere as the BPO brings Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes to life — an expansive new work inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through orchestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration\, the oratorio explores compassion\, transformation\, care for creation\, and the search for meaning in a divided world. \nConducted by JoAnn Falletta\, with a libretto by Sr. Margaret Carney and narration by Claudia Christian\, Francis brings together powerful musical and dramatic forces for a story that feels both ancient and urgently present. \nSweeping in sound and intimate in reflection\, this world premiere invites us to consider what it means to live with purpose\, empathy\, and connection in our own time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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:Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]WORLD PREMIERE\nInspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. \nRichard Danielpour\, composer\nSr. Margaret Carney\, librettist\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nClaudia Christian\, narrator (Angel)\nEdward Nelson\, baritone (Francis)\nAnna Schubert\, soprano (St. Clare)\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus\nFredonia Chamber Choir\nVernon Huff\, chorus director \nExperience a major world premiere as the BPO brings Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes to life — an expansive new work inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through orchestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration\, the oratorio explores compassion\, transformation\, care for creation\, and the search for meaning in a divided world. \nConducted by JoAnn Falletta\, with a libretto by Sr. Margaret Carney and narration by Claudia Christian\, Francis brings together powerful musical and dramatic forces for a story that feels both ancient and urgently present. \nSweeping in sound and intimate in reflection\, this world premiere invites us to consider what it means to live with purpose\, empathy\, and connection in our own time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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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SUMMARY:Coco in Concert | Live to Film
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Samuel Hollister\, conductor  \nExperience 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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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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SUMMARY:S'Wonderful Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday\, July 11.** \nRon 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. \nThe Pops Series is presented by
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:S'Wonderful Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday\, July 11.** \nRon 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. \nThe Pops Series is presented by
URL:https://bpo.org/event/swonderful-gershwin/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Night with Lang Lang
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Start your season with an evening that truly feels like an occasion. JoAnn Falletta welcomes Lang Lang for Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto\, pairing regal scale with brilliant virtuosity and a singing\, generous spirit. Dukas opens with a radiant fanfare\, and Debussy’s La Mer fills the hall with shifting color and atmosphere. It is a program designed to lift you out of the everyday and into a shared moment\, where the first downbeat settles the room and the season begins in full glow.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nLang Lang\, piano \nDUKAS  Fanfare to precede La Péri\nDEBUSSY  La mer\nI. De l’aube à midi sur la mer [From Dawn to Noon on the Sea]\nII. Jeux des vagues [Play of the Waves]\nIII. Dialogue du vent et de la mer [Dialogue of Wind and Sea] \nBRIEF INTERMISSION \nBEETHOVEN  Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major for Piano and Orchestra\, Op. 73\, “Emperor”\nI. Allegro\nII. Adagio un poco mosso\nIII. Rondo: Allegro[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Classics Series is presented by the \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nOpening Night Gala\nJoin us for a post-concert Gala dinner celebration! For information on Gala tickets or table sponsorship benefits\, visit bpo.org/gala or call (716) 242-7821. \nThe Opening Night Concert and Gala is sponsored by Carolyn and John Yurtchuk.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”black” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbpo.org%2Fgala%2F|target:_blank”][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Lang Lang\nLang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today – as a pianist\, educator\, and philanthropist\, he has become one of the world’s most influential and committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century. Equally happy playing for billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing\, the 2020 Dubai EXPO Opening Ceremony\, the 2024 Reopening of Notre Dame in Paris\, or just for a few hundred children in public schools\, he is a master of communicating through music. \nHeralded by the New York Times as “the hottest artist on the classical music planet\,” Lang Lang plays sold-out concerts all over the world. He has formed ongoing collaborations with conductors including Sir Simon Rattle\, Gustavo Dudamel\, Daniel Barenboim\, and Christoph Eschenbach\, and performs with all the world’s top orchestras. Millions of viewers watched his performances at the GRAMMY Awards with Metallica\, Pharrell Williams\, and jazz legend Herbie Hancock. \nFor about a decade\, Lang Lang has contributed to musical education worldwide. In 2008\, he founded the Lang Lang International Music Foundation\, aimed at cultivating tomorrow’s top pianists\, championing music education at the forefront of technology\, and building a young audience through live music experiences. In 2013\, Lang Lang was designated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations as a Messenger of Peace\, focusing on global education. \nLang Lang started playing the piano at age three and gave his first public recital before the age of five. At age nine\, he entered Beijing’s Central Music Conservatory and won First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at 13. He subsequently went to Philadelphia to study with legendary pianist Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute of Music. 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In 2016\, Lang Lang was invited to the Vatican to perform for Pope Francis. 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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:Patron Appreciation Concert
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For years\, our summer concert at Kleinhans Music Hall has been a thank you to our Donors and Subscribers. This year\, we’re excited to welcome everyone because the BPO loves Buffalo and wants to share the music with the whole community! Led by JoAnn Falletta\, this concert features a lively program with pieces the BPO musicians love but rarely perform. Celebrate the music\, summer\, and the community that makes it all possible! \nAll seating is General Admission in the Main Hall. Pricing is “Pay-What-You-Will” with a minimum price of $10. \nDonors and Subscribers: As a heartfelt thanks for your support\, you may reserve your complimentary tickets by calling the BPO Box Office at (716) 885-5000.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nShutong Chen\, conductor\nDajoung Choi\, conductor\nMason Cancilla\, conductor\nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\nEthan Blake\, cello\nSimon Housner\, cello\n\n\n\nGERSHWIN /\narr. Rose\nStrike Up the Band Overture\n\n\nVIVALDI\n\nConcerto in G minor for Two Cellos and Orchestra\nI. Allegro\nII. Largo\nIII. Allegro\nEthan Blake\, cello\nSimon Housner\, cello\n\n\n\nBEETHOVEN\n\nOverture to Egmont\, Op. 84\nShutong Chen\, conductor\n\n\n\nDVOŘÁK\n\nCarnival Overture\, Op. 92\nDajoung Choi\, conductor\n\n\n\nTCHAIKOVSKY\n\nSuite from The Sleeping Beauty\, Op. 66a\nI. Introduction: La Fée des lilas\nV. Valse\nMason Cancilla\, conductor\n\n\n\nCOLERIDGE-TAYLOR /\ned. Bradburd\n\nBallade\, Op. 33\nGrant O’Brien\, conductor\n\n\n\nCOPLAND\n\nFour Dance Episodes from Rodeo\nI. Buckaroo Holiday\nII. Corral Nocturne\nIII. Saturday Night Waltz\nIV. Hoe Down\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nThis concert is sponsored by Bond\, Schoeneck & King. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T173000
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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_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nOpening Doors Sponsorship Opportunities\nClick the button below for details on our sponsorship levels and to sponsor our Opening Doors event.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BECOME A SPONSOR” color=”black” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbpo.my.salesforce-sites.com%2Fdonate%2F%3FdfId%3Da0nUW00000njOy4YAE%26|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Play It Forward 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the BPO’s annual Play It Forward luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club! This special fundraising event will feature performances by our 2026 Young Musician’s Scholarship winners\, a basket raffle\, and more. All proceeds support the Friends of the BPO Scholarship Fund. \nTickets & Pricing\nGeneral Admission: $55\nScholarship Patron: $80 – Support young musicians & receive prime seating! \nTickets can be purchased online\, in-person at the BPO Box Office or by calling (716) 885-5000\, and at the Kleinhans “BPO Friends” Sales Table during BPO concerts. \nEvent Details\nLuncheon choice: Chicken Francaise\, Broiled Salmon with Dill Sauce\, or Stuffed Portabella Mushroom.\nClub Dress Code: Business Casual; no denim. \nMore info? Call Carl at (716) 759-6428
URL:https://bpo.org/event/play-it-forward/
LOCATION:Twentieth Century Club\, 595 Delaware Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Among the Music: A Candlelit Experience
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]5:30pm- 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nMari Nihira Jones\, violin\nAmelie Fradette\, cello\nHenry Ward\, oboe\nNatalya Rose Vrbsky\, bassoon\nAbigail Rockwood\, piano \nTelemann\, Georg Philipp – Quartet in D minor from “Tafelmusik II” TWV 43:d1\nI. Andante\nII. Vivace\nIII. Largo\nIV. Allegro \nBizet\, Georges – Little Duo for Bassoon and Cello \nMartinů\, Bohuslav – Quartet for Oboe\, Violin\, Cello and Piano\nI. Moderato poco allegro\nII. Adagio – Andante poco moderato – Poco allegro \nBoismortier\, Joseph Bodin de – Sonata in D minor\, Op. 14\nI. Allemande\, Gravement\nII. Allemande\, Gayment\nIII. Lentement\nIV. Gigue \nPoulenc\, Francis – Trio for Oboe\, Bassoon and Piano\nI. Presto\nII. Andante\nIII. Presto[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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: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/
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