Simply unforgettable, from its thundering opening chords to its electrifying finale. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 blend nicely with George Tsontakis’ “Let the River Be Unbroken.”
Find out more »A classic program with a New York flair! Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 blend nicely with George Tsontakis’ “May the River Be Unbroken.” JoAnn Falletta conducts.
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This world premiere performance of Irish folks songs with string quartet features Irish brothers Owen and Mícheál “Moley” Ó Súilleabháin with members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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A world-premiere event commemorating 40 years of iconic music, paying tribute to this star who was gone too soon.
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Melinda Doolittle became a household name during American Idol and continues to thrill audiences from the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame to Carnegie Hall. Join her and John Morris Russell for the best of American soul!
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Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 is featured in this concert that salutes two New York composers: Samuel Barber, and Buffalo native Robert Paterson.
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Join Power Yoga Buffalo for a unique yoga practice featuring live music performed by musicians of the BPO. Proceeds benefit the BPO and Girls on the Run.
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Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 is featured in this concert that salutes two New York composers: Samuel Barber, and Buffalo native Robert Paterson.
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Composer Jerry Herman is well-known for musicals such as “Hello, Dolly!” “Mame,” and “La Cage Aux Folles.” His timeless music will be brought to life with singers and your BPO! Come at 9:30 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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Composer Jerry Herman is well-known for amazing musicals such as “Hello, Dolly!” “Mame,” and “La Cage Aux Folles.” His timeless music will be brought to life on the Kleinhans stage with singers and your BPO!
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Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy some of the spookiest music ever composed, then join the traditional costume parade across the Kleinhans stage!
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The BPO celebrates 100 years of Polish independence and the warm relationship between Buffalo and Poland, featuring Paderewski’s Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Polish Symphony.
Find out more »The BPO celebrates 100 years of Polish independence and the warm relationship between Buffalo and Poland, featuring Paderewski’s Piano Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Polish Symphony.
Find out more »Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein were towering figures in early-twentieth century American theater. The BPO’s season-long exploration of the works of Kurt Weill continues with this Centerstage performance of chamber music composed by each man. Presented in partnership with Buffalo Chamber Players, the audience will sit onstage surrounding the musicians for a visceral experience. Program: Weill, String Quartet No. 1, Opus 8 Blitzstein, Sting Quartet No. 1, “Italian”
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Ann Hampton Callaway performs the Linda Ronstadt songbook, complemented by the full orchestral treatment and a rock band in this symphonic premiere performance. Come at 9:30 for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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Ann Hampton Callaway performs the Linda Ronstadt songbook, featuring hits from all parts of her varied career, complemented by the full orchestral treatment and a rock band in this symphonic premiere performance.
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Paganini was so virtuosic that it was rumored that he had traded his soul to the Devil in exchange for his unearthly talent. His Violin Concerto No. 1 sparkles under eminent conductor Hans Graf.
Find out more »Paganini was so virtuosic that it was rumored that he had traded his soul to the Devil in exchange for his unearthly talent. His Violin Concerto No. 1 sparkles under eminent conductor Hans Graf.
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Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition anchors this inventive concert featuring Joan Tower’s two best-known works and a concerto performed by violinist Robert McDuffie and former R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills.
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Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition anchors this inventive concert featuring Joan Tower’s two best-known works and a concerto performed by violinist Robert McDuffie and former R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills.
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A supersized musical treat for Thanksgiving weekend. John Morris Russell features your favorites from Batman, Superman, The Avengers, and more than a few surprises!
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Get in the holiday spirit with the angelic voices of Celtic Woman when the Irish music sensation performs classic hits and Christmas favorites.
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The greatest of Beethoven’s piano concertos is paired with Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” in this oasis of calm before the holiday season.
Find out more »The greatest of Beethoven’s piano concertos is paired with Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” in this oasis of calm before the holiday season.
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JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus celebrate the season with centuries of classical treasures! Come at 9 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts!
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JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus celebrate the season with centuries of classical treasures!
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By popular demand, we’ve added a second morning of Holiday Pops! Come at 9:30 for complimentary coffee and doughnuts. Mr. Christmas brings together a magical program to put you in the holiday spirit.
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This year, JMR is pulling out all the holiday favorites from his Christmas bag. Mr. Christmas will bring together a magical program to put you in the holiday spirit. Come at 9 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
Find out more »This year, JMR is pulling out all the holiday favorites from his Christmas bag. Mr. Christmas will bring together a magical program to put you in the holiday spirit.
Find out more »This year, JMR is pulling out all the holiday favorites from his Christmas bag. Mr. Christmas will bring together a magical program to put you in the holiday spirit.
Find out more »Explore the work of Kurt Weill, one of the 20th century’s most important immigrant composers, through this fascinating and immersive concert experience starring Lisa Vroman and the Hudson Shad quartet.
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Randy Jackson’s vocals, a full band, rock show lighting, and your BPO cranking out Zeppelin — what more could you want?
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The BPO celebrates Mozart’s birthday. JoAnn Falletta is on the podium for a program that puts the spotlight on the BPO’s own musicians and shows off several facets of the man who changed music.
Find out more »The BPO celebrates Mozart’s birthday. JoAnn Falletta is on the podium for a program that puts the spotlight on the BPO’s own musicians and shows off several facets of the man who changed music.
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Free and Open to the Public. Each year the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra joins the BPO for a mentoring experience that culminates in a joint performance on stage at Kleinhans Music Hall. BPO musicians spend time with GBYO students in coaching sessions prior to each performance. A longstanding tradition! The Greater Buffalo Youth String Orchestra performs in the Mary Seaton Room preceding the concert in the Main Hall.
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Usher in the Year of the Pig and celebrate the musical legacy of China! Xu Ke performs the beloved Butterfly Lovers Concerto on the traditional Chinese erhu.
Find out more »Usher in the Year of the Pig and celebrate the musical legacy of China! Xu Ke performs the beloved Butterfly Lovers Concerto on the traditional Chinese erhu.
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Music made famous during the Roaring 20s catches fire again through the Hot Sardines’ brassy arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals, conducted by John Morris Russell.
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Be ready to dance in the aisles with Platypus Theatre’s interactive family show that highlights the rhythms and sounds of Latin music from the Americas.
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Truly stellar, or just out of this world? Holst’s The Planets is paired with Scriabin’s Poem of Ecstasy for a concert that transcends the everyday! Come at 9:30 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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Truly stellar, or just out of this world? Holst’s The Planets is paired with Scriabin’s Poem of Ecstasy for a concert that transcends the every day!
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Michael Cavanaugh was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. His style rivals the Piano Man himself! His show includes the music of Elton John and many other piano rockers.
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Child prodigy turned violin superstar Sarah Chang returns to the BPO for the first time in a decade to perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto under the baton of JoAnn Falletta.
Find out more »Child prodigy turned violin superstar Sarah Chang returns to the BPO for the first time in a decade to perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto under the baton of JoAnn Falletta.
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New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Anthony McGill lends his virtuosity to Copland’s uniquely American Clarinet Concerto. Come at 9:30 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Anthony McGill lends his virtuosity to Copland’s uniquely American Clarinet Concerto, composed for jazz great Benny Goodman.
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This colorful work has illustrated the instruments of the orchestra to generations of concertgoers. Explore the individual sections as they build toward playing beautiful music together.
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Defy gravity and travel over the rainbow with a cast of vocalists as we take a musical journey down the yellow brick road. Come at 9:30 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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Defy gravity and travel over the rainbow with a cast of vocalists as we take a musical journey down the yellow brick road!
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The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our M&T Bank 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. Musically advanced high school and college students are invited to apply as a performer for these classes. All applications require a private instructor’s nomination and an audio…
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Buffalo favorite Fabio Bidini tackles another Brahms masterpiece: his Piano Concerto No. 2, which follows two jewels of Russian repertoire. See this program here before it tours Florida!
Find out more »Fabio Bidini is a Buffalo favorite; this time, he tackles another Brahms masterpiece: his Piano Concerto No. 2, which follows two jewels of Russian repertoire.
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It’s the original Glinda herself! Singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth brings her trademark wit and charisma to her BPO debut.
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Travel the world in this exciting program that combines music and cultures from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and North America!
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This large-scale oratorio was written for the BPO. Describing the final days of Jesus’ life through both Jewish and Christian texts, it is a passion for the 21st century.
Find out more »This full-length oratorio was written for the BPO. Describing the final days of Jesus’ life through both Jewish and Christian texts, it is a passion for the 21st century.
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You know the Sabre Dance. Get to know another of Khachaturian’s masterworks: his piano concerto, performed by Tanya Gabrielian. Come at 9:30 for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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You know the Sabre Dance. Get to know another of Khachaturian’s masterworks: his piano concerto, performed by Tanya Gabrielian. With pieces by Dvorak and Smetana, this program is a tour through Eastern Europe.
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America’s premier Pink Floyd experience delivers classic hits timed to a spectacular laser show!
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We’re joining the rest of the galaxy in celebrating all things Star Wars! Hear the music from films spanning the entire Star Wars universe.
Find out more »This IS the concert you’re looking for! Hear the music from films spanning the entire Star Wars universe. Special Sunday afternoon time for young Padawan.
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Free and Open to the Public 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. Music 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…
Find out more »JoAnn Falletta conducts Beethoven’s iconic “Eroica” Symphony, first dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, but later changed “To the Memory of a Great Man.”
Find out more »Beethoven’s iconic “Eroica” Symphony was first dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, but the dedication was later changed “To the Memory of a Great Man,” as Beethoven changed his opinion about the leader.
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Celebrate American history through 200+ years of music. Experience our heritage from the Civil War forward, saluting our troops throughout the ages. Come at 9 AM for complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
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Celebrate American history through 200+ years of music. Experience our heritage from the Civil War forward, saluting our troops throughout the ages. JMR’s program reflects all that makes our country extraordinary.
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JoAnn Falletta leads a thrilling conclusion to the season, as a stellar cast lights up the stage in a semi-staged production of one of the world’s most popular operas.
Find out more »JoAnn Falletta leads a thrilling finale to the season! A fantastic cast of singers lights up the stage in this opera that broke new ground for its themes of love, lust and loss.
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After a sold-out world tour celebrating 25 years together, HANSON marks their 26th birthday with a unique musical manifesto: HANSON STRING THEORY, with new and career spanning works.
Find out more »When the BPO and The Strictly Hip performed at Canalside in 2017, the question on everyone’s lips was “when will you work together again?” The wait ends with this sure-to-sell-out show!
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