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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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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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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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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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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:Glidden Plays Bruch
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URL:https://bpo.org/event/glidden-plays-bruch/2026-10-24/
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
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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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