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SUMMARY:Shostakovich No. 5
DESCRIPTION:Composed to express his gratitude upon receiving an honorary degree despite not attending university\, a mischievous Brahms penned the tongue‐in‐cheek Academic Festival Overture\, which features boisterous student drinking songs as well as folk songs turned songs of student protest. With the energy of the music and the expansive orchestration\, the piece tends to lean more into the celebratory side of the title than the scholarly. South American composer Miguel del Aguila’s Concierto en Tango for Cello and Orchestra was commissioned by the BPO and principal cellist Roman Mekinulov\, and received its world premiere by the BPO in 2014. The work’s lighthearted\, rhythmic syncopation avoids the melodrama of tango’s traditional form\, while capturing the nostalgia of its joyful expression\, uniquely conveyed by the cello’s depth. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5\, which closes the program\, is forcedly optimistic and tonal. It proved career and lifesaving for the under-fire Shostakovich because of its patriotic nature and its glorification of Stalin’s Soviet regime. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nRoman Mekinulov\, cello \nBRAHMS  Academic Festival Overture\nMIGUEL DEL ÁGUILA  Concierto en Tango for Cello and Orchestra\nSHOSTAKOVICH  Symphony No. 5 in D minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/shostakovich-no-5/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Classics Series
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T184743Z
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SUMMARY:BPO Little Kids
DESCRIPTION:A special Saturday morning session for our littlest listeners\, age 0-5\, with their caregivers. Join BPO musicians and community partners for fun musical activities designed specifically for tiny ears and growing minds. \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/bpo-little-kids/
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:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250205T171406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T220324Z
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SUMMARY:Shostakovich No. 5
DESCRIPTION:Composed to express his gratitude upon receiving an honorary degree despite not attending university\, a mischievous Brahms penned the tongue‐in‐cheek Academic Festival Overture\, which features boisterous student drinking songs as well as folk songs turned songs of student protest. With the energy of the music and the expansive orchestration\, the piece tends to lean more into the celebratory side of the title than the scholarly. South American composer Miguel del Aguila’s Concierto en Tango for Cello and Orchestra was commissioned by the BPO and principal cellist Roman Mekinulov\, and received its world premiere by the BPO in 2014. The work’s lighthearted\, rhythmic syncopation avoids the melodrama of tango’s traditional form\, while capturing the nostalgia of its joyful expression\, uniquely conveyed by the cello’s depth. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5\, which closes the program\, is forcedly optimistic and tonal. It proved career and lifesaving for the under-fire Shostakovich because of its patriotic nature and its glorification of Stalin’s Soviet regime. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nRoman Mekinulov\, cello \nBRAHMS  Academic Festival Overture\nMIGUEL DEL ÁGUILA  Concierto en Tango for Cello and Orchestra\nSHOSTAKOVICH  Symphony No. 5 in D minor
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/shostakovich-no-5-2026-02-07/
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:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250820T165326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T170009Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Masterclass with Madeline Olson\, harp
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Please note: This masterclass has been canceled. \nThe Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our 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.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Apply Now” color=”primary” size=”lg” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbpo.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FMC-app_Madeline-Olson.pdf|title:Madeline%20Olson_MC%20app”][vc_column_text css=””]Please send application and recording to rpudlewski@bpo.org. \nDEADLINE: January 21\, 2026 \nAll applicants notified by January 28th. \nQuestions?\nRachael Pudlewski\nAssociate Director of Education\nrpudlewski@bpo.org or (716) 242-7822[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/masterclass-with-madeline-olson-harp/
LOCATION:Clement House @ 786 Delaware Ave.\, 786 Delaware Ave.\, Buffalo\, 14209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20251106T160938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T181012Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight and Romance
DESCRIPTION:5:30pm- Complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception\n6pm- Performance by BPO Musicians \nJoin us for an enchanting performance by candlelight! Space is extremely limited. Tickets are $100. \nFor a limited time\, purchase tickets to all three Candlelight Concerts for $250. Proceeds from these special events will benefit the BPO’s Education Programs. \nFor additional information or questions\, please contact BPO Special Events Coordinator\, Carson Mannino at cmannino@bpo.org or 716-242-7821.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/candlelight-and-romance/
LOCATION:Clement House @ 786 Delaware Ave.\, 786 Delaware Ave.\, Buffalo\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Candlelight Concerts
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DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250205T211056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T172647Z
UID:47824-1770978600-1770978600@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Ruben Studdard – My Tribute to Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nRuben Studdard\, vocalist \nFrom his roots in Gospel to forays into R&B and Jazz to top winner of American Idol’s second season\, Ruben Studdard has always considered Luther Vandross his hero. He recreates the velvet tones of songs like Here and Now\, Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now\, Always and Forever\, and Dance with my Father for a sentimental return to the ’80s and ’90s. \nStay post-concert Saturday for the annual Sweetheart Dance![/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nEnhance Your Evening with a VIP Experience!\nMake your Saturday night concert experience even more memorable with an exclusive post-concert Meet & Greet! Enjoy a complimentary beverage\, receive a limited-edition signed posted and VIP lanyard\, and meet Ruben Studdard in person. \nVIP Experience tickets are $40 and must be purchased in addition to your concert ticket. Availability is limited.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase VIP Experience” color=”black” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbpo.my.salesforce-sites.com%2Fticket%2F%3Facode%3Db61134f28cd3488a8f0d78d594d0dcee%26%23%2Finstances%2Fa0FUW000005UtFV2A0|title:Purchase%20VIP%20Experience|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””]*Available Saturday evening only. Concert ticket is required to attend the VIP Meet & Greet event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/ruben-studdard-my-tribute-to-luther-vandross/
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:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250206T190004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T184743Z
UID:47882-1771063200-1771063200@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:BPO Little Kids
DESCRIPTION:A special Saturday morning session for our littlest listeners\, age 0-5\, with their caregivers. Join BPO musicians and community partners for fun musical activities designed specifically for tiny ears and growing minds. \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/bpo-little-kids-2026-02-14/
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:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250205T211056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T172648Z
UID:47826-1771097400-1771097400@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Ruben Studdard – My Tribute to Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nRuben Studdard\, vocalist \nFrom his roots in Gospel to forays into R&B and Jazz to top winner of American Idol’s second season\, Ruben Studdard has always considered Luther Vandross his hero. He recreates the velvet tones of songs like Here and Now\, Aint No Stoppin’ Us Now\, Always and Forever\, and Dance with my Father for a sentimental return to the ’80s and ’90s. \nStay post-concert Saturday for the annual Sweetheart Dance![/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nEnhance Your Evening with a VIP Experience!\nMake your Saturday night concert experience even more memorable with an exclusive post-concert Meet & Greet! Enjoy a complimentary beverage\, receive a limited-edition signed posted and VIP lanyard\, and meet Ruben Studdard in person. \nVIP Experience tickets are $40 and must be purchased in addition to your concert ticket. Availability is limited.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Purchase VIP Experience” color=”black” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbpo.my.salesforce-sites.com%2Fticket%2F%3Facode%3Db61134f28cd3488a8f0d78d594d0dcee%26%23%2Finstances%2Fa0FUW000005UtFV2A0|title:Purchase%20VIP%20Experience|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=””]*Available Saturday evening only. Concert ticket is required to attend the VIP Meet & Greet event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/ruben-studdard-my-tribute-to-luther-vandross-2026-02-14/
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:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20251210T173602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T173602Z
UID:50871-1771097400-1771097400@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Ruben Studdard VIP Meet & Greet Experience
DESCRIPTION:Make your concert experience even more memorable with an exclusive post-concert Meet & Greet! After the Ruben Studdard – My Tribute to Luther Vandross concert on Saturday\, February 14\, enjoy a complimentary beverage\, receive a limited-edition signed posted and VIP lanyard\, and meet Ruben Studdard in person. \nVIP Experience tickets are $40 and must be purchased in addition to your concert ticket. Availability is limited.
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/ruben-studdard-vip-meet-greet-experience/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250205T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155637Z
UID:47761-1771702200-1771702200@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Beethoven's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFour notes instantly recognizable across generations welcome back the much-loved Symphony No. 5 to the Kleinhans stage. The Fifth’s hallmark four-note pattern\, or “short-short-short-long\,” was a revolutionary concept at the time\, creating a rhythm as the subject line instead of a melody\, and one that recurs throughout all four movements. The composer laid the groundwork for future Romantic-era symphonies with the musical triumph and conflict resolution of “light over dark\,” ending on a note of hope and human resilience. Copland drew Dance Symphony’s rhythmic jazz motifs from his evocative\, unpublished vampire ballet about a morbid conjurer who could raise the dead and make them dance. Copland himself described the three movements as “thin\,” “songful\,” and “violent\,” respectively. In his Piano Concerto No. 1\, Beethoven expanded on Mozart’s influence by featuring challenging key changes and bold harmonies in this piece\, exemplifying his first compositional era and style. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nGeorge Li\, piano \nCOPLAND  Dance Symphony\nBEETHOVEN  Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major\nBEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 5 in C minor[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/beethoven-fifth/
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:20260222T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250205T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155638Z
UID:47763-1771770600-1771770600@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Beethoven's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nFour notes instantly recognizable across generations welcome back the much-loved Symphony No. 5 to the Kleinhans stage. The Fifth’s hallmark four-note pattern\, or “short-short-short-long\,” was a revolutionary concept at the time\, creating a rhythm as the subject line instead of a melody\, and one that recurs throughout all four movements. The composer laid the groundwork for future Romantic-era symphonies with the musical triumph and conflict resolution of “light over dark\,” ending on a note of hope and human resilience. Copland drew Dance Symphony’s rhythmic jazz motifs from his evocative\, unpublished vampire ballet about a morbid conjurer who could raise the dead and make them dance. Copland himself described the three movements as “thin\,” “songful\,” and “violent\,” respectively. In his Piano Concerto No. 1\, Beethoven expanded on Mozart’s influence by featuring challenging key changes and bold harmonies in this piece\, exemplifying his first compositional era and style. \nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nGeorge Li\, piano \nCOPLAND  Dance Symphony\nBEETHOVEN  Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major\nBEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 5 in C minor[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page/event/beethoven-fifth-2026-02-22/
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:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250205T215058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T042859Z
UID:47845-1772220600-1772220600@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:The Music of Pink Floyd with The Machine
DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor \nThe premier Pink Floyd experience returns to the BPO with classic hits timed to a laser light show\, celebrating 50 years since the studio album Wish You Were Here. \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-pink-floyd-with-the-machine/
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:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T015026
CREATED:20250205T211624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T043226Z
UID:47828-1772307000-1772307000@romantic-cohen.161-35-132-96.plesk.page
SUMMARY:Dancing & Romancing
DESCRIPTION:Broadway and Hollywood combine for a romantic and entertaining evening of song and dance inspired by the likes of Fred Astaire\, Ginger Rogers\, Gene Kelly\, and Eleanor Powell. With hit tunes like They Can’t Take That Away from Me and Let’s Face the Music and Dance to Singin’ in the Rain and Begin the Beguine\, this evening will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. \nRon Spigelman\, conductor\nJoan Hess\, vocals\nKirby Ward\, vocals \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/dancing-romancing/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season,2025-26 Pops Series
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