Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents the following concerts and events for the month of November:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 – 7 PM
BPOvations Concert Preview Lecture: Russian Nationalism
Amherst Audubon Library
Paul Ferington, conductor
The lives and music of two great Russian patriots who brought heightened respect for Russian symphonic music to the concert halls of the world. Concerts Previewed: Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky (Nov. 19-20), Tchaikovsky and Strauss (Feb. 11-12), and Prokofiev’s Fifth (Mar. 9-10)
Thursday, November 3, 2011 – 10 AM
Donor and Subscriber Private Orchestra Rehearsal
Kleinhans Music Hall
For more information or to R.S.V.P. contact Kelly Campbell, Annual Fund Coordinator at kcampbell@bpo.org or (716) 242-7829.
Friday, November 4, 2011 – 9:15 AM
BPO Musical Heritage Society Planned Giving Informational Session
Sponsored by AXA Advisors
Livingston Hall, Kleinhans Music Hall
For more information or to R.S.V.P. contact Kelly Campbell, Annual Fund Coordinator at kcampbell@bpo.org or (716) 242-7829.
Friday, November 4, 2011 – 10:30 AM
Saturday, November 5, 2011 – 8 PM
Sunday, November 6, 2011 – 2:30 PM
M&T Bank Classics Series: Brahms’ Third
Kleinhans Music Hall
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Michael Ludwig, violin*
Karlowicz: Symphonic Poem A Sad Tale
Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 2
Brahms: Symphony No. 3
*Sebastian, Awner, Kuch & DiStefano Group Sponsored Musician
Musically Speaking, a pre-concert talk with JoAnn Falletta sponsored by Uniland, is free to ticket holders and held one hour before the Saturday and Sunday performance.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 – 5:30 PM
Friends of the BPO Presents: Joy of Music and Wine Festival
Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhans Music Hall
Come sample wines from the Niagara and Chautauqua Wine Trails and food from Western New York’s finest restaurants. Do some early holiday shopping! Shop for wines, BPO tickets and gift items from participating establishments as well as the BPO gift shop. Performance by Sal Andolina and Friends at 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM.
Tickets are $30 presale, $35 day of event.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 – 10:15 AM and 12:15PM
BPO Youth Concerts: Let’s Go Buffalo! (3rd – 6th grades)
Kleinhans Music Hall
Performance for the Buffalo Public Schools, but open to public.
This program looks at some of the most interesting history of our region, including the Iroquois Nation’s Native American presence in Western New York, and the creation of the Erie Canal, connecting the East with the West, right through Buffalo. This program is in alignment with New York State Education Standards.
Friday, November 11, 2011 – 8 PM
The Music of The Who
Kleinhans Music Hall
Brent Havens, conductor
Brody Dolyniuk, vocals/guitar
Dan Clemens, bass
Powell Randolph, drums
Allegra, electric violin
George Cintron, guitar
Bart Kuebler, keyboards
A classic night of rock and roll from The Who that you won’t want to miss including hits from albums such as Tommy, Quadrophenia, Who’s Next, Who Are You and more!
Saturday, November 12, 2011 – 8 PM
BlueCross and BlueShield of WNY Pops Series: Radiance, The Women of Motown
Kleinhans Music Hall
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Wendy Edmead, vocals
Marque´ Munday, vocals
Crystal Robinson, vocals
Yolanda Tharrington, vocals
Radiance is a talented vocal quartet formed specifically to pay tribute to the music of classic Motown acts like the Supremes, Martha & the Vandellas, the Marvelettes and the other female artists from that amazing musical era.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 – 10:15 AM and 12:15PM
BPO Youth Concerts: Let’s Go Buffalo! (3rd – 6th grades)
Kleinhans Music Hall
Performance for the Buffalo Public Schools, but open to public.
This program looks at some of the most interesting history of our region, including the Iroquois Nation’s Native American presence in Western New York, and the creation of the Erie Canal, connecting the East with the West, right through Buffalo. This program is in alignment with New York State Education Standards.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
BPOvations Concert Preview Lecture: Baroque Bigshots
Downtown Library – 12:30 PM
Orchard Park Library – 6:30 PM
Paul Ferington, conductor
The lives and music of three Baroque giants whose orchestral and vocal music are favorites in the concert halls of the world. Previewing Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto, Handel’s Water Music, and Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3. Concerts Previewed: Baroque Masters (Dec. 3-4)
Saturday, November 19, 2011 – 8 PM
Sunday, November 20, 2011 – 2:30 PM
M&T Bank Classics Series: Tchaikovsky’s Fourth
Kleinhans Music Hall
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Amy Glidden, violin
Rautavaara: Isle of Bliss
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No.2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4
Musically Speaking, a pre-concert talk with JoAnn Falletta sponsored by Uniland, is free to ticket holders and held one hour before the performance.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 – 10 AM
Holiday Concert: St Mary’s School for the Deaf
St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, Buffalo, NY
Paul Ferington, conductor
This performance is not open to the general public.
Saturday, November 26, 2011 – 7 PM
Sunday, November 27, 2011- 2 PM
The Nutcracker
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, NY
Neglia Ballet Artists, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Shea’s collaborate to present Tchaikovsky’s classic, The Nutcracker.
For tickets visit http://www.sheas.org or call Shea’s Box Office at (716) 847-0850
Wednesday, November 30 – 7 PM
BPOvations Concert Preview Lecture: Baroque Bigshots
Amherst Audubon Library
Paul Ferington, conductor
The lives and music of three Baroque giants whose orchestral and vocal music are favorites in the concert halls of the world. Previewing Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto, Handel’s Water Music, and Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3. Concerts Previewed: Baroque Masters (Dec. 3-4)
To purchase tickets or more information about all our concerts and events call the Box Office at (716) 885-5000 or visit www.bpo.org