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SUMMARY:Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Experience 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_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nWORLD 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 \nRICHARD DANIELPOUR  Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes\nScene I: Voce Mea!\nScene II: The Answer…\nScene III: Is he Insane?\nScene IV: Sanctus\nInterlude: Prelude to Scene V\nScene VI: Creation-Bethlehem\nScene VII: Dark Angels\nScene VIII: The Death of Francis\nScene IX: Epilogue: Canticle of the Sun[/vc_column_text][/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:Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Experience 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_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nWORLD 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 \nRICHARD DANIELPOUR  Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes\nScene I: Voce Mea!\nScene II: The Answer…\nScene III: Is he Insane?\nScene IV: Sanctus\nInterlude: Prelude to Scene V\nScene VI: Creation-Bethlehem\nScene VII: Dark Angels\nScene VIII: The Death of Francis\nScene IX: Epilogue: Canticle of the Sun[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/francis/2026-10-11/
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SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This 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_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAmy Glidden\, violin \nJONATHAN LESHNOFF  Symphony No. 5 (World Premiere) \n\n Molto rubato\n ♩ = 106\nSlow ♩ = 56 \n\nBRUCH  Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra\, Op. 26 \n\nPrelude: Allegro moderato\nAdagio\nFinale: Allegro energico\n\nINTERMISSION \nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 2 \n\nAllegro non troppo\nAdagio non troppo\nAllegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino)\nAllegro con spirito\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Amy Glidden\nAmy Glidden serves as the associate concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Praised by the Buffalo News for her “keen rhythmic acuity\, consistently fine tone\, and an innate sense of phrasing\,” Amy has performed on stages throughout Western New York. A native of Wichita\, Kansas\, Amy attended the University of Kansas\, where she received a B.A. in Biology as well as a B.M. in Violin Performance. Subsequently\, she received a Master of Violin Performance degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Amy’s past appointments include concertmaster of Opera Saratoga\, concertmaster of the Mendocino Music Festival\, assistant concertmaster of the Marin Symphony\, and acting concertmaster of the Mansfield Symphony. She currently holds the position of assistant principal second violin in the Sun Valley Music Festival and has performed with the Grand Teton Music Festival orchestra. As a chamber musician\, Amy performs regularly with the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival and the Buffalo Chamber Players. \nAmy has often performed as a soloist with the BPO\, as well as solo engagements with the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra\, the Amherst Symphony\, the Buffalo State Philharmonia\, the Cheektowaga Symphony\, and the Orchard Park Symphony. She is the founding violin instructor at Buffalo State University and performed at the dedication of Buffalo State’s Ciminelli Recital Hall. In addition\, Amy maintains an active home studio and has given masterclasses both nationally and throughout the local area. \nAlthough she grew up in Kansas\, Amy has embraced Buffalo as her home and loving community. She learned to downhill ski with her daughter\, Hannah\, and she enjoys cross-country skiing and hiking. Amy is a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Diversity Council and serves on the board of the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival. She is a past board member of the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and frequently coaches youth ensembles as a Buffalo Philharmonic teaching artist. Amy loves the artistic culture and community spirit of the Buffalo area and is proud to contribute in her career with the Buffalo Philharmonic.[/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
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Season,2026-27 Classics Series
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SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This 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_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAmy Glidden\, violin \nJONATHAN LESHNOFF  Symphony No. 5 (World Premiere) \n\n Molto rubato\n ♩ = 106\nSlow ♩ = 56 \n\nBRUCH  Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra\, Op. 26 \n\nPrelude: Allegro moderato\nAdagio\nFinale: Allegro energico\n\nINTERMISSION \nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 2 \n\nAllegro non troppo\nAdagio non troppo\nAllegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino)\nAllegro con spirito\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Amy Glidden\nAmy Glidden serves as the associate concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Praised by the Buffalo News for her “keen rhythmic acuity\, consistently fine tone\, and an innate sense of phrasing\,” Amy has performed on stages throughout Western New York. A native of Wichita\, Kansas\, Amy attended the University of Kansas\, where she received a B.A. in Biology as well as a B.M. in Violin Performance. Subsequently\, she received a Master of Violin Performance degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Amy’s past appointments include concertmaster of Opera Saratoga\, concertmaster of the Mendocino Music Festival\, assistant concertmaster of the Marin Symphony\, and acting concertmaster of the Mansfield Symphony. She currently holds the position of assistant principal second violin in the Sun Valley Music Festival and has performed with the Grand Teton Music Festival orchestra. As a chamber musician\, Amy performs regularly with the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival and the Buffalo Chamber Players. \nAmy has often performed as a soloist with the BPO\, as well as solo engagements with the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra\, the Amherst Symphony\, the Buffalo State Philharmonia\, the Cheektowaga Symphony\, and the Orchard Park Symphony. She is the founding violin instructor at Buffalo State University and performed at the dedication of Buffalo State’s Ciminelli Recital Hall. In addition\, Amy maintains an active home studio and has given masterclasses both nationally and throughout the local area. \nAlthough she grew up in Kansas\, Amy has embraced Buffalo as her home and loving community. She learned to downhill ski with her daughter\, Hannah\, and she enjoys cross-country skiing and hiking. Amy is a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Diversity Council and serves on the board of the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival. She is a past board member of the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and frequently coaches youth ensembles as a Buffalo Philharmonic teaching artist. Amy loves the artistic culture and community spirit of the Buffalo area and is proud to contribute in her career with the Buffalo Philharmonic.[/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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