BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/buffalo-ny/src-11343.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - buffalo-ny BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Opening Night with Lang Lang DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T182012Z UID:51520-1789844400-1789844400@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Start your seaso n with an evening that truly feels like an occasion. JoAnn Falletta welcom es Lang Lang for Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto\, pairing regal scal e with brilliant virtuosity and a singing\, generous spirit. Dukas opens w ith a radiant fanfare\, and Debussy’s La Mer fills the hall with shiftin g color and atmosphere. It is a program designed to lift you out of the ev eryday and into a shared moment\, where the first downbeat settles the roo m and the season begins in full glow.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css= ””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\n Lang Lang\, piano \nDUKAS  Fanfare to precede La Péri\nDEBUSSY  La mer\ nI. De l’aube à midi sur la mer [From Dawn to Noon on the Sea]\nII. Jeu x des vagues [Play of the Waves]\nIII. Dialogue du vent et de la mer [Dial ogue of Wind and Sea] \nBRIEF INTERMISSION \nBEETHOVEN  Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major for Piano and Orchestra\, Op. 73\, “Emperor”\nI. Allegro \nII. Adagio un poco mosso\nIII. Rondo: Allegro[/vc_column_text][vc_separa tor css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Classics Series is presen ted by the \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css =””] \nOpening Night Gala\nJoin us for a post-concert Gala dinner cele bration! For information on Gala tickets or table sponsorship benefits\, v isit bpo.org/gala or call (716) 242-7821. \nThe Opening Night Concert and Gala is sponsored by Carolyn and John Yurtchuk.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn ti tle=”Learn More” color=”black” align=”center” css=”” link= ”url:https:%2F%2Fbpo.org%2Fgala%2F|target:_blank”][vc_separator css= ””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Lang Lang\nLang Lang is a leadi ng figure in classical music today – as a pianist\, educator\, and phila nthropist\, he has become one of the world’s most influential and commit ted ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century. Equally happy playing fo r billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing\, th e 2020 Dubai EXPO Opening Ceremony\, the 2024 Reopening of Notre Dame in P aris\, or just for a few hundred children in public schools\, he is a mast er of communicating through music. \nHeralded by the New York Times as “ the hottest artist on the classical music planet\,” Lang Lang plays sold -out concerts all over the world. He has formed ongoing collaborations wit h conductors including Sir Simon Rattle\, Gustavo Dudamel\, Daniel Barenbo im\, and Christoph Eschenbach\, and performs with all the world’s top or chestras. Millions of viewers watched his performances at the GRAMMY Award s with Metallica\, Pharrell Williams\, and jazz legend Herbie Hancock. \nF or about a decade\, Lang Lang has contributed to musical education worldwi de. In 2008\, he founded the Lang Lang International Music Foundation\, ai med at cultivating tomorrow’s top pianists\, championing music education at the forefront of technology\, and building a young audience through li ve music experiences. In 2013\, Lang Lang was designated by the Secretary- General of the United Nations as a Messenger of Peace\, focusing on global education. \nLang Lang started playing the piano at age three and gave hi s first public recital before the age of five. At age nine\, he entered Be ijing’s Central Music Conservatory and won First Prize at the Internatio nal Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at 13. He subsequently wen t to Philadelphia to study with legendary pianist Gary Graffman at the Cur tis Institute of Music. He was seventeen when his big break came\, substit uting for André Watts at the Gala of the Century\, playing Tchaikovsky’ s First Piano Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach: he became an overnight sensation\, and the invit ations started to pour in. \nLang Lang’s boundless drive to attract new audiences to classical music has brought him tremendous recognition: he wa s presented with the 2010 Crystal Award in Davos and was picked as one of the 250 Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum. He is also the r ecipient of honorary doctorates from the Royal College of Music\, the Manh attan School of Music\, and New York University. In December 2011\, he was honored with the highest prize awarded by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China and received the highest civilian honors in G ermany (Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) and France (Medal of the Order of Arts and Letters). In 2016\, Lang Lang was invited to the Vatica n to perform for Pope Francis. He has also performed for numerous other in ternational dignitaries\, including four U.S. presidents and monarchs from many nations. \nwww.langlangofficial.com\nwww.langlangfoundation.org\nwww .instagram.com/langlangpiano\nwww.facebook.com/langlangpiano\nwww.twitter. com/lang-lang\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css= ””]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbWJlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdHl sZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlM kZvcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdCUyRjJwWWRKcFM0elVBRGNlU1d JY0kwRVAlM0Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlM jIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z 1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9wbGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkL XdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmU taW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[ /vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T182012Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/opening-night-with-lang-lang/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:S'Wonderful Gershwin DTSTART:20260925T143000Z DTEND:20260925T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181901Z UID:51700-1790332200-1790332200@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Gershwin’s mus ic lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song\, instantly recognizable and endlessly fresh. Under Ron Spigelman\, the BPO celebrates Gershwin’s birthday with vocalist Alexandra McArthur bringing favorites to life\, including I Got Rhythm\, Summertime\, I’ve Got a Crush on You\, and The Man I Love. Expect swing\, romance\, and rhyt hmic sparkle\, all elevated by the full sound of the orchestra. It is a fe el good night built on melody and style\, the kind of concert that makes t he room smile and sends you back into the world a little lighter.[/vc_colu mn_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nRo n Spigelman\, conductor\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocalist\nEric Huebner\, pia no\nWilliam Amsel\, clarinet \nJazz trio:\nHarry Graser\, piano\nJohn Baco n\, drum set\nStephen Parisi\, bass \n\n\n\nGERSHWIN (arr. McBride)\nOvert ure to Girl Crazy\n\n\n\nOh! Lady\, Be Good\n\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocali st\nJazz Trio\n\n\n\nFascinating Rhythm\n\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocalist\n Jazz Trio\n\n\nGERSHWIN (arr. Rose)\nStrike Up The Band Overture\n\n\n\nRh apsody in Blue\n\nEric Huebner\, piano\n\n\n\nINTERMISSION \n\n\n\nGERSHWI N (arr. Rose)\nOverture from Funny Face\n\n\n\nPromenade (Walking the Dog) from Shall We Dance \nWilliam Amsel\, clarinet\nEric Huebner\, piano\n\n\ n\nSummertime from Porgy and Bess\n\n\n\nBut Not For Me \nAlexandra McArth ur\, vocalist\nJazz Trio\n\n\n\nThe Man I Love \nAlexandra McArthur\, voca list\nJazz Trio\n\n\n\nAn American in Paris\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_se parator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Alexandra McArthur\ nAlexandra McArthur is a Buffalo-based vocalist\, educator\, composer\, an d artistic collaborator whose work spans jazz\, choral music\, musical the atre\, arts education\, wellness\, and interdisciplinary performance. Over the past decade\, she has built a multifaceted career in Western New York rooted in expressive musicianship\, emotionally honest storytelling\, and a deep respect for the histories\, traditions\, and people that shape the music she engages with\, regardless of genre or tradition. She believes t he most meaningful musical experiences invite us to listen\, communicate h onestly\, discover something true within ourselves\, and create together w hat no individual could achieve alone. \nA four-time JazzBuffalo Female Vo calist of the Year (2018\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023)\, Alexandra has performed t hroughout Western New York at venues and cultural institutions including K leinhans Music Hall\, PAUSA Art House\, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum\, Asbur y Hall\, and the Burchfield Penney Art Center. She is a longtime collabora tor with the Buffalo Jazz Collective and the Historic Colored Musicians Cl ub & Jazz Museum\, and a featured vocalist and concert host with the Buffa lo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Education Program. Some of her career highli ghts include opening for Gregory Porter with Bob Sneider at Kleinhans Musi c Hall in 2026\, composing and arranging original music and hymns commissi oned by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo with Jessie Downs and Caroline Mallonee as mentors in 2025\, portraying Billie Holiday alongsid e Grammy Award-winning pianist and longtime artistic collaborator George C aldwell in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill with MusicalFare Theatre in 2023 and 2026\, and collaborating with legendary saxophonist Bobby Mili tello from 2015–2022. \nAlexandra has maintained longstanding relationsh ips with Vocalis Chamber Choir and the Toronto-based Nathaniel Dett Choral e since 2018 and is a current member of both ensembles\, reflecting her de ep commitment to choral artistry and collaborative music-making. She was r ecently brought on as Alto Section Leader for the Unitarian Universalist C hurch of Buffalo’s choir. She studied musical theatre and classical voca l performance at the University at Buffalo and is an active music educator and teaching artist. She teaches music at Cardinal O’Hara High School a nd works with private voice students\, in addition to leading workshops\, masterclasses\, and educational programs for students and communities of a ll ages. \nPerforming with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is the reali zation of a lifelong dream\, and Alexandra gives thanks to God\, her guard ian angels\, and all of the people and opportunities that have brought her to this moment. She is especially grateful to her parents\, Raymond and B everly\, whose faith\, love of music\, distinct musical influences\, and t he many ways they shaped her life helped lay the foundation for the artist she has become. \nAlexmcarthurmusic.com[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css =””][vc_column_text] \nThe Pops Series is presented by\n \nThe Coffee Series is presented by\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181901Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/swonderful-gershwin/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:S'Wonderful Gershwin DTSTART:20260926T233000Z DTEND:20260927T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181901Z UID:51702-1790451000-1790451000@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Gershwin’s mus ic lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song\, instantly recognizable and endlessly fresh. Under Ron Spigelman\, the BPO celebrates Gershwin’s birthday with vocalist Alexandra McArthur bringing favorites to life\, including I Got Rhythm\, Summertime\, I’ve Got a Crush on You\, and The Man I Love. Expect swing\, romance\, and rhyt hmic sparkle\, all elevated by the full sound of the orchestra. It is a fe el good night built on melody and style\, the kind of concert that makes t he room smile and sends you back into the world a little lighter.[/vc_colu mn_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nRo n Spigelman\, conductor\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocalist\nEric Huebner\, pia no\nWilliam Amsel\, clarinet \nJazz trio:\nHarry Graser\, piano\nJohn Baco n\, drum set\nStephen Parisi\, bass \n\n\n\nGERSHWIN (arr. McBride)\nOvert ure to Girl Crazy\n\n\n\nOh! Lady\, Be Good\n\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocali st\nJazz Trio\n\n\n\nFascinating Rhythm\n\nAlexandra McArthur\, vocalist\n Jazz Trio\n\n\nGERSHWIN (arr. Rose)\nStrike Up The Band Overture\n\n\n\nRh apsody in Blue\n\nEric Huebner\, piano\n\n\n\nINTERMISSION \n\n\n\nGERSHWI N (arr. Rose)\nOverture from Funny Face\n\n\n\nPromenade (Walking the Dog) from Shall We Dance \nWilliam Amsel\, clarinet\nEric Huebner\, piano\n\n\ n\nSummertime from Porgy and Bess\n\n\n\nBut Not For Me \nAlexandra McArth ur\, vocalist\nJazz Trio\n\n\n\nThe Man I Love \nAlexandra McArthur\, voca list\nJazz Trio\n\n\n\nAn American in Paris\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_se parator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Alexandra McArthur\ nAlexandra McArthur is a Buffalo-based vocalist\, educator\, composer\, an d artistic collaborator whose work spans jazz\, choral music\, musical the atre\, arts education\, wellness\, and interdisciplinary performance. Over the past decade\, she has built a multifaceted career in Western New York rooted in expressive musicianship\, emotionally honest storytelling\, and a deep respect for the histories\, traditions\, and people that shape the music she engages with\, regardless of genre or tradition. She believes t he most meaningful musical experiences invite us to listen\, communicate h onestly\, discover something true within ourselves\, and create together w hat no individual could achieve alone. \nA four-time JazzBuffalo Female Vo calist of the Year (2018\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023)\, Alexandra has performed t hroughout Western New York at venues and cultural institutions including K leinhans Music Hall\, PAUSA Art House\, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum\, Asbur y Hall\, and the Burchfield Penney Art Center. She is a longtime collabora tor with the Buffalo Jazz Collective and the Historic Colored Musicians Cl ub & Jazz Museum\, and a featured vocalist and concert host with the Buffa lo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Education Program. Some of her career highli ghts include opening for Gregory Porter with Bob Sneider at Kleinhans Musi c Hall in 2026\, composing and arranging original music and hymns commissi oned by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo with Jessie Downs and Caroline Mallonee as mentors in 2025\, portraying Billie Holiday alongsid e Grammy Award-winning pianist and longtime artistic collaborator George C aldwell in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill with MusicalFare Theatre in 2023 and 2026\, and collaborating with legendary saxophonist Bobby Mili tello from 2015–2022. \nAlexandra has maintained longstanding relationsh ips with Vocalis Chamber Choir and the Toronto-based Nathaniel Dett Choral e since 2018 and is a current member of both ensembles\, reflecting her de ep commitment to choral artistry and collaborative music-making. She was r ecently brought on as Alto Section Leader for the Unitarian Universalist C hurch of Buffalo’s choir. She studied musical theatre and classical voca l performance at the University at Buffalo and is an active music educator and teaching artist. She teaches music at Cardinal O’Hara High School a nd works with private voice students\, in addition to leading workshops\, masterclasses\, and educational programs for students and communities of a ll ages. \nPerforming with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is the reali zation of a lifelong dream\, and Alexandra gives thanks to God\, her guard ian angels\, and all of the people and opportunities that have brought her to this moment. She is especially grateful to her parents\, Raymond and B everly\, whose faith\, love of music\, distinct musical influences\, and t he many ways they shaped her life helped lay the foundation for the artist she has become. \nAlexmcarthurmusic.com[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css =””][vc_column_text] \nThe Pops Series is presented by\n \nThe Coffee Series is presented by\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181901Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/swonderful-gershwin/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coco in Concert | Live to Film DTSTART:20261003T183000Z DTEND:20261003T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181901Z UID:51654-1791037800-1791037800@bpo.org CATEGORIES:film,music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Samuel Hollister \, conductor \nExperience 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 beco ming a musician\, on a journey into the Land of the Dead that is filled wi th family\, memory\, and heart. What changes when the orchestra is in the room is the emotional depth. The humor lands bigger\, the tender moments f eel shared\, and the music becomes a living presence. With Festival Encant o Hispano returning the same day for free events from 5:00pm – 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[/vc_column_text ][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181901Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/coco-film-in-concert/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes DTSTART:20261010T233000Z DTEND:20261011T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181901Z UID:51522-1791660600-1791660600@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Experience a maj or world premiere as the BPO brings Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Ora torio in Nine Scenes to life — an expansive new work inspired by St. Fra ncis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through orc hestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration\, the oratorio explores compass ion\, transformation\, care for creation\, and the search for meaning in a divided world. \nConducted by JoAnn Falletta\, with a libretto by Sr. Mar garet Carney and narration by Claudia Christian\, Francis brings together powerful musical and dramatic forces for a story that feels both ancient a nd urgently present. \nSweeping in sound and intimate in reflection\, this world premiere invites us to consider what it means to live with purpose\ , empathy\, and connection in our own time.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nWORLD PREMIERE\nInspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of h is death. \nRichard Danielpour\, composer\nSr. Margaret Carney\, librettis t\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nClaudia Christian\, narrator (Angel)\nEdwar d Nelson\, baritone (Francis)\nAnna Schubert\, soprano (St. Clare)\nBuffal o Philharmonic Chorus\nFredonia Chamber Choir\nVernon Huff\, chorus direct or \nRICHARD DANIELPOUR  Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes\nScene I: Vo ce Mea!\nScene II: The Answer…\nScene III: Is he Insane?\nScene IV: Sanc tus\nInterlude: Prelude to Scene V\nScene VI: Creation-Bethlehem\nScene VI I: Dark Angels\nScene VIII: The Death of Francis\nScene IX: Epilogue: Cant icle of the Sun[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181901Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/francis/2026-10-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes DTSTART:20261011T183000Z DTEND:20261011T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181901Z UID:51524-1791729000-1791729000@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Experience a maj or world premiere as the BPO brings Richard Danielpour’s Francis: An Ora torio in Nine Scenes to life — an expansive new work inspired by St. Fra ncis of Assisi and marking the 800th anniversary of his death. Through orc hestra\, chorus\, soloists\, and narration\, the oratorio explores compass ion\, transformation\, care for creation\, and the search for meaning in a divided world. \nConducted by JoAnn Falletta\, with a libretto by Sr. Mar garet Carney and narration by Claudia Christian\, Francis brings together powerful musical and dramatic forces for a story that feels both ancient a nd urgently present. \nSweeping in sound and intimate in reflection\, this world premiere invites us to consider what it means to live with purpose\ , empathy\, and connection in our own time.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nProgram\nWORLD PREMIERE\nInspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi\, marking the 800th anniversary of h is death. \nRichard Danielpour\, composer\nSr. Margaret Carney\, librettis t\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nClaudia Christian\, narrator (Angel)\nEdwar d Nelson\, baritone (Francis)\nAnna Schubert\, soprano (St. Clare)\nBuffal o Philharmonic Chorus\nFredonia Chamber Choir\nVernon Huff\, chorus direct or \nRICHARD DANIELPOUR  Francis: An Oratorio in Nine Scenes\nScene I: Vo ce Mea!\nScene II: The Answer…\nScene III: Is he Insane?\nScene IV: Sanc tus\nInterlude: Prelude to Scene V\nScene VI: Creation-Bethlehem\nScene VI I: Dark Angels\nScene VIII: The Death of Francis\nScene IX: Epilogue: Cant icle of the Sun[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181901Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/francis/2026-10-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Gospel Symphony Tribute to Richard Smallwood DTSTART:20261016T233000Z DTEND:20261017T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51751-1792179000-1792179000@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Taylor Rush\, conductor\nBuffalo United Community Cho ir \nThis concert honors a towering figure in gospel music\, Richard Small wood\, through the combined power of orchestra and choir. The BPO joins th e 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\, ch urch roots\, and contemporary sound to create music that resonates across generations. You will hear selections from his remarkable catalog\, includ ing Total Praise\, a modern-day hymn known across denominations and commun ities. This is more than a performance. It is a shared experience of voice \, spirit\, and community\, offered with joy and reverence. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/a-gospel-symphony-tribute-to-richard-smallwood/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smooth Sailing: Yacht Rock of the '70s & '80s DTSTART:20261017T233000Z DTEND:20261018T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T002328Z UID:51704-1792265400-1792265400@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Jason Seber\, conductor\nMorgan James\, vocals\nDoug Wamble\, guitar\, vocals\nJohn Scarpulla\, saxophone\, vocals \nThis is your soundt rack in full color\, breezy\, nostalgic\, and built for a true night out. With Jason Seber conducting\, vocalist Morgan James joins guitarist and vo calist Doug Wamble and saxophonist and vocalist John Scarpulla for soft ro ck favorites that defined two decades. Expect hits by Hall & Oates\, Chris topher Cross\, Fleetwood Mac\, George Michael\, Kenny Loggins\, and more\, reimagined with the sweep and punch of the orchestra. The result is famil iar music with an added lift\, where the hooks land bigger and the room fe els like it is all moving together. \nThe Pops Series is presented by LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T002328Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/smooth-sailing-yacht-rock-of-the-70s-80s/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch DTSTART:20261023T143000Z DTEND:20261023T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181836Z UID:51529-1792751400-1792751400@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]JoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAmy Glidden\, violin \nJONATHAN LESHNOFF  Symphony No. 5 (Wor ld Premiere)\nBRUCH  Violin Concerto No. 1\nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 2 \nThi s program offers a satisfying arc from the new to the beloved. BPO Associa te concertmaster Amy Glidden joins JoAnn Falletta for Bruch’s Violin Con certo No. 1\, a Romantic favorite filled with lyricism\, drama\, and heart . You will also hear a world premiere\, Jonathan Leshnoff’s Symphony No. 5\, bringing a contemporary voice into conversation with masterworks. The evening closes with Brahms’s Second Symphony\, warm\, luminous\, and ri chly crafted. It is a concert that rewards deep listening and leaves you f eeling grounded.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Amy Glidden\nAmy Glidden serves as the associate conce rtmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Praised by the Buffalo New s for her “keen rhythmic acuity\, consistently fine tone\, and an innate sense of phrasing\,” Amy has performed on stages throughout Western New York. A native of Wichita\, Kansas\, Amy attended the University of Kansa s\, where she received a B.A. in Biology as well as a B.M. in Violin Perfo rmance. Subsequently\, she received a Master of Violin Performance degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Amy’s past appointments include c oncertmaster of Opera Saratoga\, concertmaster of the Mendocino Music Fest ival\, assistant concertmaster of the Marin Symphony\, and acting concertm aster of the Mansfield Symphony. She currently holds the position of assis tant principal second violin in the Sun Valley Music Festival and has perf ormed with the Grand Teton Music Festival orchestra. As a chamber musician \, Amy performs regularly with the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival and the Buffalo Chamber Players. \nAmy has often performed as a soloist with t he BPO\, as well as solo engagements with the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra\, the Amherst Symphony\, the Buffalo State Philharmonia\, the Cheektowaga S ymphony\, and the Orchard Park Symphony. She is the founding violin instru ctor at Buffalo State University and performed at the dedication of Buffal o State’s Ciminelli Recital Hall. In addition\, Amy maintains an active home studio and has given masterclasses both nationally and throughout the local area. \nAlthough she grew up in Kansas\, Amy has embraced Buffalo a s her home and loving community. She learned to downhill ski with her daug hter\, Hannah\, and she enjoys cross-country skiing and hiking. Amy is a m ember of the Buffalo Philharmonic Diversity Council and serves on the boar d of the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival. She is a past board member of the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and frequently coaches youth ensemble s as a Buffalo Philharmonic teaching artist. Amy loves the artistic cultur e and community spirit of the Buffalo area and is proud to contribute in h er career with the Buffalo Philharmonic.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css =””][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbW JlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3Jj JTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZvcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdC UyRjB3bzl3ZUdBaElIN2RYQktRcDBKVnElM0Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIw d2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlci UzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9w bGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbH NjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIy JTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181836Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/glidden-plays-bruch/2026-10-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Glidden Plays Bruch DTSTART:20261024T233000Z DTEND:20261025T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181836Z UID:51530-1792870200-1792870200@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]JoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nAmy Glidden\, violin \nJONATHAN LESHNOFF  Symphony No. 5 (Wor ld Premiere)\nBRUCH  Violin Concerto No. 1\nBRAHMS  Symphony No. 2 \nThi s program offers a satisfying arc from the new to the beloved. BPO Associa te concertmaster Amy Glidden joins JoAnn Falletta for Bruch’s Violin Con certo No. 1\, a Romantic favorite filled with lyricism\, drama\, and heart . You will also hear a world premiere\, Jonathan Leshnoff’s Symphony No. 5\, bringing a contemporary voice into conversation with masterworks. The evening closes with Brahms’s Second Symphony\, warm\, luminous\, and ri chly crafted. It is a concert that rewards deep listening and leaves you f eeling grounded.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nAbout Amy Glidden\nAmy Glidden serves as the associate conce rtmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Praised by the Buffalo New s for her “keen rhythmic acuity\, consistently fine tone\, and an innate sense of phrasing\,” Amy has performed on stages throughout Western New York. A native of Wichita\, Kansas\, Amy attended the University of Kansa s\, where she received a B.A. in Biology as well as a B.M. in Violin Perfo rmance. Subsequently\, she received a Master of Violin Performance degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Amy’s past appointments include c oncertmaster of Opera Saratoga\, concertmaster of the Mendocino Music Fest ival\, assistant concertmaster of the Marin Symphony\, and acting concertm aster of the Mansfield Symphony. She currently holds the position of assis tant principal second violin in the Sun Valley Music Festival and has perf ormed with the Grand Teton Music Festival orchestra. As a chamber musician \, Amy performs regularly with the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival and the Buffalo Chamber Players. \nAmy has often performed as a soloist with t he BPO\, as well as solo engagements with the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra\, the Amherst Symphony\, the Buffalo State Philharmonia\, the Cheektowaga S ymphony\, and the Orchard Park Symphony. She is the founding violin instru ctor at Buffalo State University and performed at the dedication of Buffal o State’s Ciminelli Recital Hall. In addition\, Amy maintains an active home studio and has given masterclasses both nationally and throughout the local area. \nAlthough she grew up in Kansas\, Amy has embraced Buffalo a s her home and loving community. She learned to downhill ski with her daug hter\, Hannah\, and she enjoys cross-country skiing and hiking. Amy is a m ember of the Buffalo Philharmonic Diversity Council and serves on the boar d of the East Aurora Chamber Music Festival. She is a past board member of the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra and frequently coaches youth ensemble s as a Buffalo Philharmonic teaching artist. Amy loves the artistic cultur e and community spirit of the Buffalo area and is proud to contribute in h er career with the Buffalo Philharmonic.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css =””][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbW JlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3Jj JTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZvcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdC UyRjB3bzl3ZUdBaElIN2RYQktRcDBKVnElM0Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIw d2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlci UzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9w bGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbH NjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIy JTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181836Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/glidden-plays-bruch/2026-10-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Symphonic Spooktacular DTSTART:20261025T183000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51875-1792938600-1792938600@bpo.org CATEGORIES:family,music DESCRIPTION:Grant O’Brien\, conductor \nCostumes encouraged and curiosit y required. Symphonic Spooktacular is a family-friendly way to celebrate t he season with spooky music\, big orchestral sounds\, and a concert hall t hat feels welcoming and playful. With Grant O’Brien conducting\, you wil l hear some of the spookiest music ever composed\, pieces that swirl\, sne ak\, and surprise\, showing how composers can paint stories in sound. Afte r the concert\, kids get their moment on stage with the costume parade acr oss Kleinhans’ stage. It is a joyful mix of music and participation\, de signed to help families make a memory and help kids feel that live orchest ral music is something they belong in. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/symphonic-spooktacular/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BPO UpClose DTSTART:20261030T230000Z DTEND:20261031T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T181901Z UID:52928-1793386800-1793386800@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Sit close to the musicians and experience classical music from an entirely new perspective. Amy Glidden and Jonathan Borden lead this in timate\, informal performance\, sharing the stories behind short classical works while the audience surrounds the orchestra. The bar stays open afte r the concert for a musician mix and mingle. The perfect 1-hour concert fo r introducing friends to the BPO! LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T181901Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/bpo-upclose-1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hauntingly Halloween DTSTART:20261031T233000Z DTEND:20261101T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002948Z UID:51707-1793475000-1793475000@bpo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor \nOn Halloween night\, the BPO trans forms Kleinhans into a world of shadow\, suspense\, and orchestral storyte lling. Led by Ron Spigelman\, this hauntingly atmospheric program brings t ogether music made for goosebumps\, from John Williams’ Jaws and Berlioz ’s Symphonie fantastique to Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and Sa int-Saëns’ Danse macabre. Each work builds tension\, drama\, and dark b eauty\, creating a concert experience perfectly tuned to the spirit of the night. \nWhen the final note fades\, the evening continues. Stay after th e concert for our Halloween Night Dance in the Mary Seaton Room\, with a D J\, costumes encouraged\, and the bar open late. It is the ideal way to tu rn a concert into a full Halloween night out\, elegant\, playful\, and sha red. \nThe Pops Series is presented by LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/hauntingly-halloween/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronfman Plays Mozart DTSTART:20261106T153000Z DTEND:20261106T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002948Z UID:51532-1793961000-1793961000@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]JoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nYefim Bronfman\, piano \nJOHN ADAMS  The Chairman Dances\nMOZ ART  Piano Concerto No. 24\nR. STRAUSS  Also Sprach Zarathustra \nMozart ’s Piano Concerto No. 24 is one of his most gripping works\, full of ten sion\, elegance\, and emotional depth. Pianist Yefim Bronfman brings comma nding presence to the solo role\, partnered by JoAnn Falletta and the BPO. John Adams’ The Chairman Dances adds rhythmic sparkle and motion\, whil e Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra expands the orchestra into vast\, ci nematic territory. Together these works create a journey from crisp precis ion to awe\, with the concert hall itself becoming part of the experience. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDaWZy YW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbWJlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcm Rlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZvcGVuLnNwb3Rp ZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdCUyRjFwUnBUeHNRUDJIWnl2bURDck1PQnklM0Z1dG 1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQl M0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0 QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9wbGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIw ZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZS UyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/ vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/bronfman-plays-mozart/2026-11-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bronfman Plays Mozart DTSTART:20261108T003000Z DTEND:20261108T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002948Z UID:51535-1794079800-1794079800@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]JoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nYefim Bronfman\, piano \nJOHN ADAMS  The Chairman Dances\nMOZ ART  Piano Concerto No. 24\nR. STRAUSS  Also Sprach Zarathustra \nMozart ’s Piano Concerto No. 24 is one of his most gripping works\, full of ten sion\, elegance\, and emotional depth. Pianist Yefim Bronfman brings comma nding presence to the solo role\, partnered by JoAnn Falletta and the BPO. John Adams’ The Chairman Dances adds rhythmic sparkle and motion\, whil e Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra expands the orchestra into vast\, ci nematic territory. Together these works create a journey from crisp precis ion to awe\, with the concert hall itself becoming part of the experience. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDaWZy YW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbWJlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcm Rlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZvcGVuLnNwb3Rp ZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdCUyRjFwUnBUeHNRUDJIWnl2bURDck1PQnklM0Z1dG 1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQl M0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0 QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9wbGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIw ZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZS UyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/ vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/bronfman-plays-mozart/2026-11-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music of The Rolling Stones DTSTART:20261114T003000Z DTEND:20261114T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002948Z UID:51757-1794598200-1794598200@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Bradley Thachuk\, conductor\nMick Adams\, lead vocals \nTurn u p the energy for a night of rock history with full orchestra\, live vocals \, and the swagger that made The Rolling Stones timeless. With Bradley Tha chuk conducting and Mick Adams on lead vocals\, these songs get the scale they deserve\, bigger choruses\, deeper grooves\, and symphonic color that amplifies the riffs without smoothing their edge. This concert is built f or fans who want the thrill of a rock show and the power of live orchestra tion in the same room. Expect iconic hooks\, a crowd that recognizes the f irst notes instantly\, and the kind of shared release that makes a Friday night feel like an event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/music-of-the-rolling-stones/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chris Botti DTSTART:20261115T003000Z DTEND:20261115T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51713-1794684600-1794684600@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday\, July 11.** \nRon Spigelman\, conductor\nChris Botti\, trumpet \nTrumpeter Chris Botti brings a signatu re sound that is intimate\, warm\, and beautifully refined. With Ron Spige lman and the BPO\, this concert offers a rare blend of virtuosity and atmo sphere\, the kind of night that feels special without needing to be loud a bout it. Expect a performance shaped by tone\, phrasing\, and the quiet po wer of a single instrument rising above the orchestra. Whether you know Bo tti’s work well or are hearing him for the first time\, this is an eveni ng built for listeners who love elegance. Melodies linger\, the room settl es\, and you leave with the feeling of having stepped out of the noise for a while. \nThe Pops Series is presented by\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separ ator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nVIP Meet & Greet Experience with Chris Botti\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Make your co ncert experience even more memorable with an exclusive VIP experience and the chance to meet Chris Botti in person! \nIncludes: \n\nMeet & Greet wit h Chris Botti\nIndividual Photo Opportunity with Chris Botti\nOne (1) Au tographed 8 x 10 Photo\nOne (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate\nOne (1) Souven ir Ticket\n\nVIP Experience tickets are sold separately and must be purcha sed in addition to your concert ticket. Concert tickets go on sale on July 11\, 2026.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”PURCHASE CHRIS BOTTI MEET & G REET EXPERIENCE” color=”black” align=”center” css=”” link= ”url:https:%2F%2Fbpo.my.salesforce-sites.com%2Fticket%2F%23%2Finstances% 2Fa0FUW000006edLr2AI|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/chris-botti/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Masterclass with Xavier Foley\, double bass DTSTART:20261121T000000Z DTEND:20261121T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T182024Z UID:53307-1795201200-1795201200@bpo.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Buffalo Phil harmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classic s 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=”prima ry” size=”lg” css=”” link=”url:https:%2F%2Fbpo.org%2Fwp-conten t%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2FMC-app_Xavier-Foley.pdf”][vc_column_text css= ””]Please send application and recording to education@bpo.org. \nDEADL INE: October 30\, 2026 \nAll applicants notified by November 6th. \nQuesti ons?\nBPO Education Department\neducation@bpo.org or (716) 242-7822[/vc_co lumn_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T182024Z LOCATION:Clement House @ 786 Delaware Ave.\, 786 Delaware Ave.\, Buffalo\, 14209\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/masterclass-with-xavier-foley-double-bass/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vaughan Williams & Double Bass DTSTART:20261122T003000Z DTEND:20261122T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51537-1795289400-1795289400@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keith Lockhart\, conductor\ nXavier Foley\, double bass \nCHADWICK  Symphonic Sketches No. 1\, “Jub ilee”\nXAVIER FOLEY  Soul Bass Concerto\nVAUGHAN WILLIAMS  Symphony No . 2\, “A London Symphony” \nStep into the sweep of a great city and th e intimacy of a singular voice. Keith Lockhart leads Vaughan Williams’ S ymphony No. 2\, “A London Symphony\,” a richly detailed portrait that moves from bustle to reflection to open sky. Double bass virtuoso Xavier F oley takes center stage in his own Soul Bass Concerto\, offering a rare ch ance to hear the instrument’s full range\, from deep resonance to agile lyricism. With Chadwick’s “Jubilee” setting the tone\, the program p airs American color with British grandeur in music that feels both persona l and panoramic.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][vc_raw_html css =””]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwZGF0YS10ZXN0aWQlM0QlMjJlbWJlZC1pZnJhbWUlMjIlMjBzdH lsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlci1yYWRpdXMlM0ExMnB4JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYl MkZvcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tJTJGZW1iZWQlMkZwbGF5bGlzdCUyRjc1V3hnMnF4cEZWUnQ4TF ZYSWJDVnolM0Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNEZ2VuZXJhdG9yJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUl MjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0MDAlMjIlMjBmcmFtZUJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2 Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmF1dG9wbGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJk LXdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cm UtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF [/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/vaughan-williams-double-bass/2026-11-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vaughan Williams & Double Bass DTSTART:20261122T193000Z DTEND:20261122T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51538-1795357800-1795357800@bpo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keith Lockhart\, conductor\ nXavier Foley\, double bass \nCHADWICK  Symphonic Sketches No. 1\, “Jub ilee”\nXAVIER FOLEY  Soul Bass Concerto\nVAUGHAN WILLIAMS  Symphony No . 2\, “A London Symphony” \nStep into the sweep of a great city and th e intimacy of a singular voice. Keith Lockhart leads Vaughan Williams’ S ymphony No. 2\, “A London Symphony\,” a richly detailed portrait that moves from bustle to reflection to open sky. Double bass virtuoso Xavier F oley takes center stage in his own Soul Bass Concerto\, offering a rare ch ance to hear the instrument’s full range\, from deep resonance to agile lyricism. 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Kevin McAllister’s madcap defense of his home is still hilarious\, and the live orchestra adds warmth\, suspens e\, and extra sparkle to every scene. It is family friendly\, perfectly ti med for the season\, and ideal for starting a tradition. The laughter hits harder\, the tender moments land together\, and the music feels bigger be cause it is happening right in front of you. Come with kids\, friends\, or your own inner crafty 8-year-old and enjoy a night that feels like the ho lidays arriving in real time. \n© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/home-alone-film-in-concert/2026-11-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Home Alone Film in Concert DTSTART:20261129T193000Z DTEND:20261129T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002948Z UID:51661-1795962600-1795962600@bpo.org CATEGORIES:film,music DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor \nSee the holiday classic in the mos t joyful way\, with the full film on screen while your BPO performs John W illiams’ captivating score live. Kevin McAllister’s madcap defense of his home is still hilarious\, and the live orchestra adds warmth\, suspens e\, and extra sparkle to every scene. It is family friendly\, perfectly ti med for the season\, and ideal for starting a tradition. The laughter hits harder\, the tender moments land together\, and the music feels bigger be cause it is happening right in front of you. Come with kids\, friends\, or your own inner crafty 8-year-old and enjoy a night that feels like the ho lidays arriving in real time. \n© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/home-alone-film-in-concert/2026-11-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah at Our Lady of Victory Basilica DTSTART:20261205T003000Z DTEND:20261205T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002948Z UID:54304-1796412600-1796412600@bpo.org CATEGORIES:holiday,music DESCRIPTION:Holly Bewlay\, soprano\nLynne McMurtry\, contralto\nTyler Huk\ , tenor\nTimothy Flynn\, bass\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus\nVernon Huff\, BPC music director \nFrom the warm choral opening of “And the Glory of t he Lord” to the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus\,” experience the prof ound journey that has united families and friends for generations. While t his year’s concert features a thoughtfully refreshed selection of moveme nts\, it remains the timeless holiday classic audiences have cherished for more than thirty years. Four outstanding soloists will join the Chorus an d members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to create shared memories in celebration of the transformative power of music. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:Our Lady of Victory Basilica\, 767 Ridge Road\, Lackawanna\, NY\, 14218 URL:https://bpo.org/event/handels-messiah-at-our-lady-of-victory-basilica/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah at St. Joseph University Parish DTSTART:20261206T193000Z DTEND:20261206T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T002948Z UID:54308-1796567400-1796567400@bpo.org CATEGORIES:holiday,music DESCRIPTION:Holly Bewlay\, soprano\nLynne McMurtry\, contralto\nTyler Huk\ , tenor\nTimothy Flynn\, bass\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus\nVernon Huff\, BPC music director \nFrom the warm choral opening of “And the Glory of t he Lord” to the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus\,” experience the prof ound journey that has united families and friends for generations. While t his year’s concert features a thoughtfully refreshed selection of moveme nts\, it remains the timeless holiday classic audiences have cherished for more than thirty years. Four outstanding soloists will join the Chorus an d members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to create shared memories in celebration of the transformative power of music. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002948Z LOCATION:St. Joseph University Parish\, 3269 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214 URL:https://bpo.org/event/handels-messiah-at-st-joseph-university-parish/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cody Fry Christmas DTSTART:20261210T003000Z DTEND:20261210T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51754-1796844600-1796844600@bpo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cody Fry\, piano\, guitar\, vocals \nCody Fry brings a holiday concert shaped by orchestral color\, s torytelling\, and a uniquely heartfelt tone. With Fry on piano\, guitar\, and vocals\, the evening blends nostalgic holiday classics with his own si gnature songs\, including I Hear a Symphony and Underground. What sets thi s night apart is its sense of craft. Arrangements are designed for the ful l sound of the orchestra\, and the show builds an emotional arc that feels like a journey rather than a medley. It is a holiday concert for people w ho want warmth without cliché\, festive sparkle paired with genuine feeli ng. 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JoAnn Falletta leads an elegant program with t enor John Riesen and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus\, shaped for reflecti on as much as celebration. Rather than hustle\, this is an invitation to p ause and let the hall’s warmth\, voices\, and orchestral color create sp ace. Expect music that feels like candlelight\, uplifting and resonant wit h a calm center. It is a Classical Christmas that offers what the season r arely does on its own\, room to breathe and leave a little steadier.[/vc_c olumn_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/joanns-classical-christmas/2026-12-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JoAnn's Classical Christmas DTSTART:20261213T003000Z DTEND:20261213T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51541-1797103800-1797103800@bpo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]**Single tickets for the 2026-27 season go on sale Saturday\, July 11.** \nJoAnn Falletta\ , conductor\nJohn Riesen\, tenor\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nIf you lov e the season’s glow but crave something quieter and more luminous\, this concert is your tradition. JoAnn Falletta leads an elegant program with t enor John Riesen and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus\, shaped for reflecti on as much as celebration. Rather than hustle\, this is an invitation to p ause and let the hall’s warmth\, voices\, and orchestral color create sp ace. Expect music that feels like candlelight\, uplifting and resonant wit h a calm center. It is a Classical Christmas that offers what the season r arely does on its own\, room to breathe and leave a little steadier.[/vc_c olumn_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/joanns-classical-christmas/2026-12-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jingle Bell Jam DTSTART:20261213T170000Z DTEND:20261213T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51878-1797163200-1797163200@bpo.org CATEGORIES:family,holiday,music DESCRIPTION:Grant O’Brien\, conductor \nMake the holidays feel magical a nd manageable. Jingle Bell Jam combines festive music\, holiday decoration s\, pre-concert activities\, and a sing-along into an experience built for families. With Grant O’Brien conducting\, the orchestra brings seasonal favorites to life in a way that is bright\, interactive\, and easy to lov e. Santa conducts the orchestra\, adding an extra layer of wonder for kids and a lot of smiles for grown-ups. Whether you come at noon or 4pm\, expe ct music that invites participation and moments designed for wide eyes and big grins. It is not just a concert\; it is a shared holiday memory made in real time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/jingle-bell-jam-1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jingle Bell Jam DTSTART:20261213T210000Z DTEND:20261213T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062507Z UID:51881-1797177600-1797177600@bpo.org CATEGORIES:family,holiday,music DESCRIPTION:Grant O’Brien\, conductor \nMake the holidays feel magical a nd manageable. Jingle Bell Jam combines festive music\, holiday decoration s\, pre-concert activities\, and a sing-along into an experience built for families. With Grant O’Brien conducting\, the orchestra brings seasonal favorites to life in a way that is bright\, interactive\, and easy to lov e. Santa conducts the orchestra\, adding an extra layer of wonder for kids and a lot of smiles for grown-ups. Whether you come at noon or 4pm\, expe ct music that invites participation and moments designed for wide eyes and big grins. It is not just a concert\; it is a shared holiday memory made in real time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062507Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/jingle-bell-jam-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holiday Pops DTSTART:20261217T153000Z DTEND:20261217T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T181746Z UID:51716-1797503400-1797503400@bpo.org CATEGORIES:holiday,music DESCRIPTION:Ron Spigelman\, conductor\nBuffalo Philharmonic Chorus \nHolid ay Pops is Buffalo’s most cherished seasonal tradition for a reason. It is pure shared joy. Under Ron Spigelman\, the BPO fills Kleinhans with fam iliar favorites\, fresh surprises\, and the warmth you feel the moment you walk into the hall. With guest artists to be announced and the Buffalo Ph ilharmonic Chorus on stage\, this concert is designed for families\, frien ds\, and anyone who wants a holiday outing that feels uplifting rather tha n hectic. Expect sparkle\, singable moments\, and that unmistakable feelin g when the whole room is in it together. Come for the music\, stay for the atmosphere\, and leave with the season feeling a little brighter. \nThe P ops Series is presented by LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181746Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States URL:https://bpo.org/event/holiday-pops/2026-12-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BPO X-SOURCE-URL:https://bpo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR