Four 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 […]
Join us for the inaugural Sparkle with Hope Gala - an elegant night dedicated to celebrating courage, honoring survivors, and supporting the women in Western New York who are facing breast cancer today. This semi-formal evening begins with a cocktail hour in the WXYZ Lounge featuring: * Open bar * Passed hors d’oeuvres * Silent […]
Join us for the inaugural Sparkle with Hope Gala - an elegant night dedicated to celebrating courage, honoring survivors, and supporting the women in Western New York who are facing breast cancer today. This semi-formal evening begins with a cocktail hour in the WXYZ Lounge featuring: * Open bar * Passed hors d’oeuvres * Silent […]
Bradley Thachuk, conductor The 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.
IceCycle returns for a sixth year on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at Buffalo RiverWorks. Funds from IceCycle benefit critical cancer research and patient care programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. There are nine sessions, including three theme rides: In Our Swiftie Era, Glow Ride ft. Kodat’s MawshFit Experience, and the Patient […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ron Spigelman, conductor The 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. ™ & © DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Ron Spigelman, conductor The 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. ™ & © DC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.