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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman
DESCRIPTION:A myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots\, pans\, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his BPO brethren in performing Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto\, which was written for Currie himself. Sounds in the piece are influenced by Elfman’s traveling experience\, where he played many metal-based instruments. The concerto\, offbeat and idiosyncratic\, was orchestrated without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony was a topic of debate following its composition\, as Russian and Western musical tradition joined hands\, resulting in a beloved\, emotionally lyrical masterpiece. The piece originated as program music—accompanying ideas or a story—about Fate\, and its motif can be heard throughout the symphony. Though once plagued by poor reviews and Tchaikovsky’s personal self-doubt\, Symphony No. 5 endures and proves its widespread appeal as it continues to bring enjoyment to concert halls like Kleinhans. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nColin Currie\, percussion \nDANNY ELFMAN  Percussion Concerto\nTCHAIKOVSKY  Symphony No. 5 in E minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/tchaikovsky-meets-elfman/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155711Z
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SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman
DESCRIPTION:A myriad of eclectic instruments—including pots\, pans\, and metal gadgets—accompany world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie and his BPO brethren in performing Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto\, which was written for Currie himself. Sounds in the piece are influenced by Elfman’s traveling experience\, where he played many metal-based instruments. The concerto\, offbeat and idiosyncratic\, was orchestrated without brass or woodwinds. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony was a topic of debate following its composition\, as Russian and Western musical tradition joined hands\, resulting in a beloved\, emotionally lyrical masterpiece. The piece originated as program music—accompanying ideas or a story—about Fate\, and its motif can be heard throughout the symphony. Though once plagued by poor reviews and Tchaikovsky’s personal self-doubt\, Symphony No. 5 endures and proves its widespread appeal as it continues to bring enjoyment to concert halls like Kleinhans. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nColin Currie\, percussion \nDANNY ELFMAN  Percussion Concerto\nTCHAIKOVSKY  Symphony No. 5 in E minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/tchaikovsky-meets-elfman-2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T222213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T193943Z
UID:47865-1773516600-1773516600@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Tim Burton's Batman (1989) in Concert | Film with Live Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor \nThe Bat Signal lights up Buffalo when the BPO performs Danny Elfman’s iconic score live while the star-studded Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson movie is projected above the orchestra. \n™ & © DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/tim-burtons-batman-1989-in-concert-film-with-live-orchestra/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250805T152625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T160856Z
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SUMMARY:Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Buffalo Toronto Public Media \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor \nJoin Rick Steves and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss\, Grieg\, and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. Experience Europe’s history\, the passion for freedom\, and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music\, history\, and travel.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/rick-steves-europe-a-symphonic-journey/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155751Z
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SUMMARY:Brahms & Bruch
DESCRIPTION:The concert opens with The Banks of Green Willow\, George Butterworth’s idyllic work comprised of two English folk songs. The pastoral piece premiered just two years before the promising young composer’s demise in the trenches of World War I. German composer Max Bruch was similarly fascinated with folk song and captivated by Scottish traditions. He wove these melodies into his violin showpiece\, Scottish Fantasy. The orchestration aurally paints many Scottish scenes for listeners as Bruch emulates bagpipes and war music. Meanwhile\, in Brahms’ expressive Symphony No. 1\, finely dubbed “Beethoven’s Tenth”—the composer set out to follow in the musical giant’s footprints after hearing his Ninth Symphony. While many Early-Romantic composers attempted to emulate Beethoven through stark contrasts and an abundance of stunning melodies\, Brahms followed Beethoven’s precedent for allowing just a few musical ideas to undergo a journey and transformation throughout a piece. Through the development of these ideas\, Brahms tells a story\, rife with compelling drama. Due to his perfectionism\, the piece gestated for twenty-two years before he allowed it to be heard by the public. Listeners will swing on the emotional pendulum as the movements progress\, before the concert ends with a sweeping chorale and majestic final cadence. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nSimone Porter\, violin \nBUTTERWORTH  The Banks of Green Willow\nBRUCH  Scottish Fantasy\nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 1 in C minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/brahms-bruch/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155751Z
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SUMMARY:Brahms & Bruch
DESCRIPTION:The concert opens with The Banks of Green Willow\, George Butterworth’s idyllic work comprised of two English folk songs. The pastoral piece premiered just two years before the promising young composer’s demise in the trenches of World War I. German composer Max Bruch was similarly fascinated with folk song and captivated by Scottish traditions. He wove these melodies into his violin showpiece\, Scottish Fantasy. The orchestration aurally paints many Scottish scenes for listeners as Bruch emulates bagpipes and war music. Meanwhile\, in Brahms’ expressive Symphony No. 1\, finely dubbed “Beethoven’s Tenth”—the composer set out to follow in the musical giant’s footprints after hearing his Ninth Symphony. While many Early-Romantic composers attempted to emulate Beethoven through stark contrasts and an abundance of stunning melodies\, Brahms followed Beethoven’s precedent for allowing just a few musical ideas to undergo a journey and transformation throughout a piece. Through the development of these ideas\, Brahms tells a story\, rife with compelling drama. Due to his perfectionism\, the piece gestated for twenty-two years before he allowed it to be heard by the public. Listeners will swing on the emotional pendulum as the movements progress\, before the concert ends with a sweeping chorale and majestic final cadence. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nSimone Porter\, violin \nBUTTERWORTH  The Banks of Green Willow\nBRUCH  Scottish Fantasy\nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 1 in C minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/brahms-bruch-2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155922Z
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SUMMARY:Pablo's Guitar
DESCRIPTION:This program will take listeners on a tour of melodies hailing from around the world. Bacewicz’s six-minute Overture for Orchestra was composed during the German occupation of Poland and offers an exciting\, perpetually shifting palette of colors. The short duration of this Overture does not keep Bacewicz from demonstrating a litany of orchestral sounds and moods in her composition\, overlooked until recently. Meanwhile\, Spaniard Joaquin Rodrigo’s animated Concierto de Aranjuez features elaborate instrumentation for classical guitar. The piece took its first recorded form as a Braille manuscript carried into Spain by Rodrigo at the outbreak of the Second World War. Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite offers a contemplative reprieve in a romantic and tragic orchestral retelling of elicit lovers and their star-crossed fate\, and Alexander Borodin brings the program’s close with his colorful Symphony No. 2\, which evokes the exuberance of Russian folk dances. This concert brings the songs of people across time and space to listeners for an experience full of diverse musical landscapes. \nAnna Sułkowska-Migoń\, conductor\nPablo Sáinz Villegas\, guitar \nBACEWICZ  Overture for Orchestra\nRODRIGO  Concierto de Aranjuez\nFAURÉ  Pelléas et Mélisande Suite\nBORODIN  Symphony No. 2 in B minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/pablos-guitar/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155922Z
UID:47780-1776004200-1776004200@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Pablo's Guitar
DESCRIPTION:This program will take listeners on a tour of melodies hailing from around the world. Bacewicz’s six-minute Overture for Orchestra was composed during the German occupation of Poland and offers an exciting\, perpetually shifting palette of colors. The short duration of this Overture does not keep Bacewicz from demonstrating a litany of orchestral sounds and moods in her composition\, overlooked until recently. Meanwhile\, Spaniard Joaquin Rodrigo’s animated Concierto de Aranjuez features elaborate instrumentation for classical guitar. The piece took its first recorded form as a Braille manuscript carried into Spain by Rodrigo at the outbreak of the Second World War. Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite offers a contemplative reprieve in a romantic and tragic orchestral retelling of elicit lovers and their star-crossed fate\, and Alexander Borodin brings the program’s close with his colorful Symphony No. 2\, which evokes the exuberance of Russian folk dances. This concert brings the songs of people across time and space to listeners for an experience full of diverse musical landscapes. \nAnna Sułkowska-Migoń\, conductor\nPablo Sáinz Villegas\, guitar \nBACEWICZ  Overture for Orchestra\nRODRIGO  Concierto de Aranjuez\nFAURÉ  Pelléas et Mélisande Suite\nBORODIN  Symphony No. 2 in B minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/pablos-guitar-2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T212350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T043951Z
UID:47831-1776421800-1776421800@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Disney in Concert: A Dream Is A Wish
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor \nA Dream Is A Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney Animated Feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. Join us as we awaken a little mermaid who longs to be human\, a lion cub who struggles to find his place in the circle of life\, and two sisters who wish to warm a frozen relationship. The stories of The Little Mermaid\, The Lion King\, Beauty and the Beast\, Frozen\, Aladdin\, and more are told through the talents of four Broadway-caliber singers\, original Disney film footage\, and sweeping orchestral scores performed by your Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Ron Spigelman. The magic of Disney storytelling comes to life once again and reminds us anew that anything is possible\, “…if you keep on believing\, the dream that you wish will come true.” \nPresentation authorized by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved. \nSubscription packages for the 2025-26 concert season are available now at bpo.org/subscriptions.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/disney-in-concert-a-dream-is-a-wish/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Pops Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T212350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T043952Z
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SUMMARY:Disney in Concert: A Dream Is A Wish
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor \nA Dream Is A Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney Animated Feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. Join us as we awaken a little mermaid who longs to be human\, a lion cub who struggles to find his place in the circle of life\, and two sisters who wish to warm a frozen relationship. The stories of The Little Mermaid\, The Lion King\, Beauty and the Beast\, Frozen\, Aladdin\, and more are told through the talents of four Broadway-caliber singers\, original Disney film footage\, and sweeping orchestral scores performed by your Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Ron Spigelman. The magic of Disney storytelling comes to life once again and reminds us anew that anything is possible\, “…if you keep on believing\, the dream that you wish will come true.” \nPresentation authorized by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved. \nSubscription packages for the 2025-26 concert season are available now at bpo.org/subscriptions.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/disney-in-concert-a-dream-is-a-wish-2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Pops Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250206T190240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T171646Z
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SUMMARY:Peter and the Wolf
DESCRIPTION:Grant O’Brien\, conductor\nBrandon Williamson\, narrator \nMeet the instruments of the orchestra representing each character in this thrilling symphonic fairy tale of Peter and his adventures to capture the wolf.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/peter-and-the-wolf/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 BPO Kids Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T175644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155940Z
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SUMMARY:Mendelssohn & Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:The concert opens with Franco-Brazilian composer Elodie Bouny’s striking homage to the Amazon rainforest and the destruction it has faced in the form of Ignis—meaning “fire.” The piece serves as a contemporary complement to Mendelssohn’s exquisite and romantic Violin Concerto\, which features a turning-point cadenza as a center jewel. Award-winning soloist Amaryn Olmeda brings Mendelssohn’s virtuosic and vivacious melodies to the stage. Countering the sparkling energy of the concerto\, but no less joyful\, Dvořák’s pastoral Symphony No. 8 vividly depicts Czech songs and dances through rich\, pleasing melodies and harmonies. The symphony reflects the composer’s musings on the implications of nature\, as well as his own experience enjoying its benefits. \nRoberto Minczuk\, conductor\nAmaryn Olmeda\, violin \nELODIE BOUNY   Ignis\nMENDELSSOHN  Violin Concerto in E minor\nDVOŘAK  Symphony No. 8 in G major
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/mendelssohn-dvorak/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T175644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155940Z
UID:47784-1777145400-1777145400@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Mendelssohn & Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:The concert opens with Franco-Brazilian composer Elodie Bouny’s striking homage to the Amazon rainforest and the destruction it has faced in the form of Ignis—meaning “fire.” The piece serves as a contemporary complement to Mendelssohn’s exquisite and romantic Violin Concerto\, which features a turning-point cadenza as a center jewel. Award-winning soloist Amaryn Olmeda brings Mendelssohn’s virtuosic and vivacious melodies to the stage. Countering the sparkling energy of the concerto\, but no less joyful\, Dvořák’s pastoral Symphony No. 8 vividly depicts Czech songs and dances through rich\, pleasing melodies and harmonies. The symphony reflects the composer’s musings on the implications of nature\, as well as his own experience enjoying its benefits. \nRoberto Minczuk\, conductor\nAmaryn Olmeda\, violin \nELODIE BOUNY   Ignis\nMENDELSSOHN  Violin Concerto in E minor\nDVOŘAK  Symphony No. 8 in G major
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/mendelssohn-dvorak-2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T215435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T044219Z
UID:47848-1777663800-1777663800@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:The Music of The Tragically Hip with The Strictly Hip
DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor \nThe music of Canada’s most popular rock band heats up Kleinhans with the return engagement of The Strictly Hip and their faithful interpretation of The Hip’s classic tunes. \nSubscription packages for the 2025-26 concert season are available now at bpo.org/subscriptions.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/the-music-of-the-tragically-hip-with-the-strictly-hip/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Rock Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T223244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T163918Z
UID:47868-1777750200-1777750200@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Leslie Odom\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor \nThe multi-talented Tony® and GRAMMY® winner returns to the BPO for one-night-only performing the best of Broadway and the American Songbook\, from jazz standards to poignant medleys. \nSubscription packages for the 2025-26 concert season are available now at bpo.org/subscriptions.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/leslie-odom-jr/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Specials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T160001Z
UID:47786-1778236200-1778236200@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Haydn Cello Concerto
DESCRIPTION:The powerful\, tense chords of Sibelius’ patriotic Finlandia open a program filled with nationalistic pride. The orchestration is stirring\, powerful\, and yet restrained at times—evocative of the fact that the symphonic poem was written as the composer’s “battle hymn” for Finland as it faced political opposition. Haydn’s high-spirited and dramatic Cello Concerto No. 1 follows\, sparkling and singing under talented young star Sterling Elliot’s fingers. The concerto remained undiscovered for two centuries until its chance 1961 find at the Czech National Library. Unearthed at last\, listeners may once again enjoy its thrilling runs\, expansive melodies\, and delightful interplay between solo and orchestra. Grieg’s four charming Symphonic Dances\, inspired by Norwegian folk songs\, close the program with jaunty rhythms and folk-dance melodies that played a key role in formalizing Norway’s national identity. \nRune Bergmann\, conductor\nSterling Elliott\, cello \nSIBELIUS  Finlandia\nHAYDN  Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major\nGRIEG  Symphonic Dances
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/haydn-cello-concerto/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T160002Z
UID:47788-1778355000-1778355000@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Haydn Cello Concerto
DESCRIPTION:The powerful\, tense chords of Sibelius’ patriotic Finlandia open a program filled with nationalistic pride. The orchestration is stirring\, powerful\, and yet restrained at times—evocative of the fact that the symphonic poem was written as the composer’s “battle hymn” for Finland as it faced political opposition. Haydn’s high-spirited and dramatic Cello Concerto No. 1 follows\, sparkling and singing under talented young star Sterling Elliot’s fingers. The concerto remained undiscovered for two centuries until its chance 1961 find at the Czech National Library. Unearthed at last\, listeners may once again enjoy its thrilling runs\, expansive melodies\, and delightful interplay between solo and orchestra. Grieg’s four charming Symphonic Dances\, inspired by Norwegian folk songs\, close the program with jaunty rhythms and folk-dance melodies that played a key role in formalizing Norway’s national identity. \nRune Bergmann\, conductor\nSterling Elliott\, cello \nSIBELIUS  Finlandia\nHAYDN  Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major\nGRIEG  Symphonic Dances
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/haydn-cello-concerto-2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T213205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155816Z
UID:47835-1779445800-1779445800@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Patriotic Pops
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nSal Andolina\, saxophone \nJoin your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a patriotic tradition as we honor the men and women who have served our country and pay tribute to the American spirit. \nSubscription packages for the 2025-26 concert season are available now at bpo.org/subscriptions.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/patriotic-pops/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Pops Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T213205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155816Z
UID:47837-1779564600-1779564600@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Patriotic Pops
DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nSal Andolina\, saxophone \nJoin your BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a patriotic tradition as we honor the men and women who have served our country and pay tribute to the American spirit. \nSubscription packages for the 2025-26 concert season are available now at bpo.org/subscriptions.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/patriotic-pops-2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Pops Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T180940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T162133Z
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:As the first of a trilogy of cantatas\, Orff’s irreverent Carmina Burana draws from a 13th century compilation of medieval vagabond songs and poems detailing fate’s fickleness\, pagan delights\, and corruption. The primitivistic piece enraptures audiences with its hypnotic sensuality\, preoccupation with a chant-like and ritualistic style\, and powerful rhythms. Fantastic solo voices joined by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus sing of the full range of human love\, from pining to ecstatic and more. Hindemith’s reworked Symphonic Dances complete the program\, which emerged from discarded ballet collaborations. Challenging counterpoint as well as soft\, dignified passages constitute this Neo-Classical piece written in a tumultuous era of history. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nSara LeMesh\, soprano\nKameron Lopreore\, tenor\nJoshua Conyers\, baritone\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nHINDEMITH  Symphonic Dances\nORFF  Carmina Burana
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/carmina-burana/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T180940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T162134Z
UID:47792-1780237800-1780237800@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:As the first of a trilogy of cantatas\, Orff’s irreverent Carmina Burana draws from a 13th century compilation of medieval vagabond songs and poems detailing fate’s fickleness\, pagan delights\, and corruption. The primitivistic piece enraptures audiences with its hypnotic sensuality\, preoccupation with a chant-like and ritualistic style\, and powerful rhythms. Fantastic solo voices joined by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus sing of the full range of human love\, from pining to ecstatic and more. Hindemith’s reworked Symphonic Dances complete the program\, which emerged from discarded ballet collaborations. Challenging counterpoint as well as soft\, dignified passages constitute this Neo-Classical piece written in a tumultuous era of history. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nSara LeMesh\, soprano\nKameron Lopreore\, tenor\nJoshua Conyers\, baritone\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nHINDEMITH  Symphonic Dances\nORFF  Carmina Burana
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/carmina-burana-2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T181807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T155121Z
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SUMMARY:American Soundscapes
DESCRIPTION:Our season concludes with three iconic compositions and two orchestral world premieres. The program opens with Bernstein’s toe-tapping Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\, a comedic Broadway hit filled with dance\, sentimentality\, and lightheartedness. The musical spirit of America continues with Copland’s emblematic and patriotic Appalachian Spring: Suite\, which blooms with optimism and brims with the tender promise of new life. Starting with its idiosyncratic clarinet glissando\, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue swings and sweeps listeners into a different American soundscape where an improvisational-sounding piano line takes the center of this Jazz-age stage. These quintessential American pieces are paired with two works rooted in our own Western New York. Michael Daugherty’s Niagara Falls is a musical journey through one of the world’s great scenic wonders\, while Buffalo-born Paul Moravec’s Serenade—inspired by the Great Western Staircase at the New York State Capitol\, a marvel of intricate sculpture and history—offers a stirring narrative of ascent and aspiration. This closing concert provides a rich musical portrait of America—both past and present—bound to inspire listeners to appreciate the musical and natural beauty surrounding them. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nJon Kimura Parker\, piano \nBERNSTEIN  Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\nMICHAEL DAUGHERTY  Niagara Falls (Orchestral World Premiere)\nCOPLAND  Appalachian Spring: Suite\nPAUL MORAVEC  Serenade (Orchestral World Premiere)\nGERSHWIN  Rhapsody in Blue \nThe Saturday evening performance is sponsored by
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/american-soundscapes/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T054302
CREATED:20250205T181807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T160141Z
UID:47796-1780774200-1780774200@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:American Soundscapes
DESCRIPTION:Our season concludes with three iconic compositions and two orchestral world premieres. The program opens with Bernstein’s toe-tapping Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\, a comedic Broadway hit filled with dance\, sentimentality\, and lightheartedness. The musical spirit of America continues with Copland’s emblematic and patriotic Appalachian Spring: Suite\, which blooms with optimism and brims with the tender promise of new life. Starting with its idiosyncratic clarinet glissando\, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue swings and sweeps listeners into a different American soundscape where an improvisational-sounding piano line takes the center of this Jazz-age stage. These quintessential American pieces are paired with two works rooted in our own Western New York. Michael Daugherty’s Niagara Falls is a musical journey through one of the world’s great scenic wonders\, while Buffalo-born Paul Moravec’s Serenade—inspired by the Great Western Staircase at the New York State Capitol\, a marvel of intricate sculpture and history—offers a stirring narrative of ascent and aspiration. This closing concert provides a rich musical portrait of America—both past and present—bound to inspire listeners to appreciate the musical and natural beauty surrounding them. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nJon Kimura Parker\, piano \nBERNSTEIN  Three Dance Episodes from On the Town\nMICHAEL DAUGHERTY  Niagara Falls (Orchestral World Premiere)\nCOPLAND  Appalachian Spring: Suite\nPAUL MORAVEC  Serenade (Orchestral World Premiere)\nGERSHWIN  Rhapsody in Blue
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/american-soundscapes-2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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