April
13
Vocal Masterclass with Hila Plitmann
BPO favorite Hila Plitmann presents a free vocal masterclass starring local high school and college students. The public is invited to attend and learn.
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20
Video Games Live
Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Your BPO performs along with exclusive synchronized video footage, synchronized lighting, well known internet soloist, electronic percussion, live action and interactive segments.
Find out more »September
21
Favorites & Friends: A Celebration of 20 Years of JoAnn Falletta
Join the celebration as our lady of honor, Maestro JoAnn Falletta, takes the podium for her official 20th season with the BPO!
Find out more »September
27
Cirque FIESTA!
All-stars of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world will transport you to a place of wonder in this Latin-themed program as John Morris Russell opens the 2019-2020 Pops season!
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28
Cirque FIESTA!
All-stars of exceptional cirque programs throughout the world will transport you to a place of wonder in this Latin-themed program as John Morris Russell opens the 2019-2020 Pops season!
Find out more »October
5
Canadian Superstar James Ehnes
JoAnn Falletta conducts superstar violinist James Ehnes in his debut with the BPO, performing the lush, lyrical Korngold Violin Concerto.
Find out more »October
6
Canadian Superstar James Ehnes
JoAnn Falletta conducts superstar violinist James Ehnes in his debut with the BPO, performing the lush, lyrical Korngold Violin Concerto.
Find out more »October
12
The Paul Simon Songbook
Paul Simon changed the face of songwriting, from his years with Simon and Garfunkel through his solo albums. Experience his timeless songs conducted by Todd Craven in this brand-new show.
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18
Danny Elfman’s Violin Concerto
A world of mystery and enchantment await as violinist Sandy Cameron takes on the Violin Concerto of film composer Danny Elfman, known for his brilliant scores to Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Batman (1989). This thrilling performance rounds out with two storied works of Richard Strauss.
Find out more »October
19
Danny Elfman’s Violin Concerto
A world of mystery and enchantment await as violinist Sandy Cameron takes on the Violin Concerto of film composer Danny Elfman, known for his brilliant scores to Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Batman (1989). This thrilling performance rounds out with two storied works of Richard Strauss.
Find out more »October
26
Byron’s Ragtime Jazz
Byron Stripling rejoins the BPO, bringing his incomparable talent, wit, and charm to Kleinhans for another evening of jazzy musical stylings.
Find out more »November
2
Leonard Slatkin Conducts Grieg
World-renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin personally requested a stop in Buffalo on his world tour of orchestras of his career. He conducts George Li on Grieg’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Cindy McTee’s Circuits and Elgar’s Symphony No. 1 are the perfect complement.
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3
Leonard Slatkin Conducts Grieg
World-renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin personally requested a stop in Buffalo on his world tour of orchestras of his career. He conducts George Li on Grieg’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Cindy McTee’s Circuits and Elgar’s Symphony No. 1 are the perfect complement.
Find out more »November
8
Pops Goes to the Movies
John Morris Russell and the BPO bring silver-screen soundtrack selections from your favorite action-adventure films to life in this high-octane salute to the music that moved us at the movies!
Find out more »November
9
Pops Goes to the Movies
John Morris Russell and the BPO bring silver-screen soundtrack selections from your favorite action-adventure films to life in this high-octane salute to the music that moved us at the movies!
Find out more »November
15
Max Valdés’ Tour of Europe
Former BPO music director Maximiano Valdés returns with a bouquet of European masters: Preludes to Act 1 and 3 of Wagner’s "Lohengrin;" Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5; and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Drew Peterson.
Find out more »November
16
Max Valdés’ Tour of Europe
Former BPO music director Maximiano Valdés returns with a bouquet of European masters: Preludes to Act 1 and 3 of Wagner’s "Lohengrin;" Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5; and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Drew Peterson.
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22
The Beatles Classical Mystery Tour
From early Beatles music through the solo years, the exceptional portrayal of the Fab Four in Classical Mystery Tour brings the music of The Beatles to life!
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23
The Beatles Classical Mystery Tour
From early Beatles music through the solo years, the exceptional portrayal of the Fab Four in Classical Mystery Tour brings the music of The Beatles to life!
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7
Classical Sax
In this inventive performance with renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins on podium, the sax busts boundaries, becoming the featured woodwind of Fuchs’ Rush and Glazunov’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone, both brilliantly executed by top classical saxophonist Timothy McAllister.
Find out more »December
8
Classical Sax
In this inventive performance with renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins on podium, the sax busts boundaries, becoming the featured woodwind of Fuchs’ Rush and Glazunov’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone, both brilliantly executed by top classical saxophonist Timothy McAllister.
Find out more »December
13
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
An annual holiday favorite, Maestro Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus celebrate the season with centuries of classical treasures.
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14
JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
An annual holiday favorite, Maestro Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus celebrate the season with centuries of classical treasures.
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19
John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops
Mr. Christmas brings his musical pack to Buffalo, filled with spectacular new arrangements, merriment, and fun in his not-to-be-missed holiday extravaganza that will delight audiences of all ages. It's Western New York's most cherished family holiday tradition.
Find out more »December
20
John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops
Mr. Christmas brings his musical pack to Buffalo, filled with spectacular new arrangements, merriment, and fun in his not-to-be-missed holiday extravaganza that will delight audiences of all ages. It's Western New York's most cherished family holiday tradition.
Find out more »December
21
John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops
Mr. Christmas brings his musical pack to Buffalo, filled with spectacular new arrangements, merriment, and fun in his not-to-be-missed holiday extravaganza that will delight audiences of all ages. It's Western New York's most cherished family holiday tradition.
Find out more »December
22
John Morris Russell’s Holiday Pops
Mr. Christmas brings his musical pack to Buffalo, filled with spectacular new arrangements, merriment, and fun in his not-to-be-missed holiday extravaganza that will delight audiences of all ages. It's Western New York's most cherished family holiday tradition.
Find out more »January
17
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in collaboration with Irish Classical Theatre
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Irish Classical Theatre present a very special collaborative production of Shakespeare’s warmhearted comedy with Felix Mendelssohn’s brilliant score.
Find out more »January
18
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in collaboration with Irish Classical Theatre
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Irish Classical Theatre present a very special collaborative production of Shakespeare’s warmhearted comedy with Felix Mendelssohn’s brilliant score.
Find out more »January
19
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in collaboration with Irish Classical Theatre
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Irish Classical Theatre present a very special collaborative production of Shakespeare’s warmhearted comedy with Felix Mendelssohn’s brilliant score.
Find out more »January
25
Mozart’s Requiem
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus joins the BPO to honor the world’s most-celebrated composer with his profoundly moving Requiem, a must-experience for any classical music lover.
Find out more »January
26
Mozart’s Requiem
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus joins the BPO to honor the world’s most-celebrated composer with his profoundly moving Requiem, a must-experience for any classical music lover.
Find out more »February
1
RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
It takes a cast of three sensational vocalists to tell the FULL story of the one and only Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin defined gospel, blues, R&B, jazz , rock and soul over the last six decades. Todd Craven conducts this loving tribute to an all-American legend.
Find out more »February
8
Mahler & Bernstein
Celebrate three Jewish-born masters: Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, a spirited Klezmer Concerto in the Jewish tradition, written and performed by American concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, Noah Bendix-Balgley.
Find out more »February
9
Mahler & Bernstein
Celebrate three Jewish-born masters: Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, a spirited Klezmer Concerto in the Jewish tradition, written and performed by American concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, Noah Bendix-Balgley.
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14
Nobody Does It Better: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch
Longtime friend and collaborator Kevin Cole joins John Morris Russell in tribute to the former BPO Principal Pops Conductor and esteemed composer.
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15
Nobody Does It Better: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch
Longtime friend and collaborator Kevin Cole joins John Morris Russell in tribute to the former BPO Principal Pops Conductor and esteemed composer.
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21
High Octane Classics
Time For Three joins your BPO in an unforgettable performance of Jennifer Higdon’s bluegrass-classical fusion, Concerto 4-3. Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis and Tchaikovsky’s turbulent tone poem Francesca da Rimini pack power and punch in a performance that will leave you reeling.
Find out more »February
22
High Octane Classics
Time For Three joins your BPO in an unforgettable performance of Jennifer Higdon’s bluegrass-classical fusion, Concerto 4-3. Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis and Tchaikovsky’s turbulent tone poem Francesca da Rimini pack power and punch in a performance that will leave you reeling.
Find out more »March
7
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
JoAnn Falletta conducts pianist Konrad Skolarski in his return to the BPO with the masterful Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff. The work is complemented by two French Romantic masters: Claude Debussy and Florent Schmitt.
Find out more »March
8
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
JoAnn Falletta conducts pianist Konrad Skolarski in his return to the BPO with the masterful Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff. The work is complemented by two French Romantic masters: Claude Debussy and Florent Schmitt.
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20
Mozart and the Divine
A triplet of Baroque, Classical and Romantic masters, perfect for both a first-timer or a seasoned music appreciator. JoAnn Falletta conducts Bach, Mozart and Scriabin.
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21
Mozart and the Divine
A triplet of Baroque, Classical and Romantic masters, perfect for both a first-timer or a seasoned music appreciator. JoAnn Falletta conducts Bach, Mozart and Scriabin.
Find out more »March
27
The Doo Wop Project
Join the BPO, The Doo Wop Project and John Morris Russell for a retrospective of brilliant vocalism from The Imperials, The Belmonts and The Platters through Boyz II Men and Pentatonix.
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28
The Doo Wop Project
Join the BPO, The Doo Wop Project and John Morris Russell for a retrospective of brilliant vocalism from The Imperials, The Belmonts and The Platters through Boyz II Men and Pentatonix.
Find out more »April
3
Portraits of England
Hail Britannia! Gemma New, music director of the Hamilton (Ontario) Philharmonic, conducts works by three of Britain’s most influential composers in this jolly good performance.
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4
Portraits of England
Hail Britannia! Gemma New, music director of the Hamilton (Ontario) Philharmonic, conducts works by three of Britain’s most influential composers in this jolly good performance.
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18
The Firebird
Stravinsky’s The Firebird soars with your BPO. Complemented by Modest Mussorgsky’s chilling Night on Bald Mountain; Motor City Remix by contemporary composer Jeremy Holland; and two tango works by Piazzolla featuring Buffalo's own Jason Vieaux on guitar; this performance is too hot to touch! BPO Assistant Conductor Todd Craven makes his M&T Bank Classics Series debut with this sizzling concert.
Find out more »April
19
The Firebird
Stravinsky’s The Firebird soars with your BPO. Complemented by Modest Mussorgsky’s chilling Night on Bald Mountain; Motor City Remix by contemporary composer Jeremy Holland; and two tango works by Piazzolla featuring Buffalo's own Jason Vieaux on guitar; this performance is too hot to touch! BPO Assistant Conductor Todd Craven makes his M&T Bank Classics Series debut with this sizzling concert.
Find out more »April
25
Leslie Odom, Jr.
Be in the room where it happens as Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr. lights up Kleinhans with an evening of unforgettable music!
Find out more »May
1
Beethoven’s Pastoral
The kickoff to BPO Beethovenfest welcomes pianist Norman Krieger back to play Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. The performance also features the Overture No. 3 to "Leonore," and concludes with one of his best-loved works, Symphony No. 6, the “Pastoral.”
Find out more »May
2
Beethoven’s Pastoral
The kickoff to BPO Beethovenfest welcomes pianist Norman Krieger back to play Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. The performance also features the Overture No. 3 to "Leonore," and concludes with one of his best-loved works, Symphony No. 6, the “Pastoral.”
Find out more »May
9
Beethoven’s Triumph
BPO Beethovenfest continues with three more works by the master composer: The Triple Concerto, the energetic "Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus," and Symphony No. 7.
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10
Beethoven’s Triumph
BPO Beethovenfest continues with three more works by the master composer: The Triple Concerto, the energetic "Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus," and Symphony No. 7.
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22
Patriotic Stars and Stripes
The internationally-renowned USO Show Troupe makes its BPO debut under the baton of John Morris Russell in this red, white and blue spectacular!
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23
Patriotic Stars and Stripes
The internationally-renowned USO Show Troupe makes its BPO debut under the baton of John Morris Russell in this red, white and blue spectacular!
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29
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
The BPO Classics season concludes with an homage to the great Romantics. Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich returns to the BPO to tackle Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto on a program featuring Brahms' Symphony No. 4 and Berlioz' Roman Carnival Overture.
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30
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
The BPO Classics season concludes with an homage to the great Romantics. Grammy Award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich returns to the BPO to tackle Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto on a program featuring Brahms' Symphony No. 4 and Berlioz' Roman Carnival Overture.
Find out more »June
13
Leading Ladies of Broadway
The Great White Way has produced a host of iconic female talent, from actresses and singers to dancers and composers. The BPO and Broadway veterans perform the signature songs of those who have graced the footlights.
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