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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Hires Jonathan Parrish as Vice President, Artistic & Orchestra Operations

Posted on February 21, 2023 - Press Releases

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce Jonathan Parrish as their new Vice President, Artistic & Orchestra Operations, effective March 1.… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta Announce 2023-24 Season

Posted on January 27, 2023 - Press Releases

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Welcomes New Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Posted on December 29, 2022 - Press Releases

Announcing the BPO’s 2022-2023 Concert Season!

Posted on February 15, 2022 - Press Releases

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra announces new Conductor Diversity Fellow beginning September 2022

Posted on January 26, 2022 - Press Releases

As part of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s ongoing commitment to fostering increased diversity, equity and inclusion within the orchestral field,… Read more »

BPO announces special additions to 2021-2022 concert season

Posted on September 7, 2021 - Press Releases

Buffalo Philharmonic announces special additions to 2021-2022 concert season including Elf in Concert, Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert,… Read more »

BPO and Red Cross to present 20th anniversary September 11 tribute at Kleinhans Music Hall

Posted on August 11, 2021 - Press Releases

BPO President & Executive Director Daniel Hart joins international League of American Orchestras Board of Directors

Posted on August 3, 2021 - Press Releases

Announcing the 2021-2022 BPO Rocks Series!

Posted on July 28, 2021 - Press Releases

Announcing the BPO’s 2021 Summer Concert Season!

Posted on June 11, 2021 - Press Releases

Announcing the BPO’s 2021-2022 Concert Season!

Posted on June 3, 2021 - Press Releases

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus win big at 63rd GRAMMY Awards

Posted on March 15, 2021 - Press Releases

BPOnDemand video-streamed performance series continues through March 2021

Posted on December 10, 2020 - Press Releases

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra receives 3 nominations for the 63rd GRAMMY Awards

Posted on December 2, 2020 - Press Releases

BPO Announces Staff Promotion

Posted on November 30, 2017 - Press Releases

Buffalo, NY – Daniel Hart, Executive Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, today announced the promotion of Jennifer Barbee to… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic celebrates the holiday season with Irish Tenors, Polar Express, classical treasures and a visit from Santa

Posted on November 22, 2017 - Press Releases

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is gearing up for another busy holiday season, with four chances to experience the joy and… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Invited to Perform at the Prestigious Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival in Warsaw

Posted on October 9, 2017 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – JoAnn Falletta is taking the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to Poland in March to perform in four different… Read more »

John Yurtchuk to purchase and donate historic Clement Residence to the BPO

Posted on September 20, 2017 - Press Releases

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the American Red Cross, Western New York Chapter, announced that local developer and philanthropist John… Read more »

At annual meeting, Buffalo Philharmonic announces balanced budget, touts record-breaking season, honors partners, names new trustees and officers

Posted on September 20, 2017 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – On Sept. 12, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. stakeholders gathered at Kleinhans Music Hall for its annual… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic starts season with glamour and panache

Posted on September 1, 2017 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Philharmonic’s 2017-18 season celebrates American ingenuity while honoring the European roots of the classical tradition.… Read more »

Tickets for all Buffalo Philharmonic concerts on sale Aug. 12

Posted on August 7, 2017 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – Disney’s Fantasia Live in Concert, the BPO debut of Traffic’s Dave Mason, and the chance to experience… Read more »

Dates Announced for the 2018 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition

Posted on May 21, 2017 - Press Releases

Dates Announced for the 2018 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio, Artistic Directors International talents… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic string quartet celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and legacy: Quartet to visit four East Side churches in two weeks

Posted on January 24, 2017 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – Four members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform during services in several East Side churches in… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic to present world premiere work at Canisius College: “Vox Humana” addresses global refugee crisis

Posted on November 7, 2016 - Press Releases

Buffalo Philharmonic to present world premiere work at Canisius College “Vox Humana” addresses global refugee crisis For Immediate Release Contact:Kate… Read more »

Elderwood becomes presenting sponsor of BPO’s Coffee Concert series

Posted on October 4, 2016 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – Another Western New York company has joined forces with the Buffalo Philharmonic to provide support for music… Read more »

BPO reports balanced budget for sixth year in a row; elects new Trustees and Chair

Posted on September 30, 2016 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – At the annual meeting of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc. held on Sept. 27 the orchestra… Read more »

Landmark contract settlement for BPO musicians reached

Posted on September 26, 2016 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. and American Federation of Musicians Local 92, representing the musicians of… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic delivers toys to Women & Children’s Hospital; Toy collection part of ongoing Healing Arts initiative

Posted on September 26, 2016 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is providing cheer for the young patients at Women & Children’s Hospital of… Read more »

New musicians to join Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Posted on September 7, 2016 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – When the BPO’s new season begins on Sept. 17, there will be several new faces onstage. The… Read more »

Sold-out Buffalo Philharmonic concert celebrates diversity and community partnership

Posted on July 22, 2016 - Press Releases

BUFFALO, NY – Friday’s Donor and Subscriber Appreciation Concert continues a longstanding tradition, but with several twists. The Buffalo Philharmonic… Read more »

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Creates Diversity Council, Signs Mayor Byron Brown’s Opportunity Pledge

Posted on July 21, 2016 - Press Releases

For Immediate Release Contact:Kate Jenkins Communications Coordinator Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 716-242-7819 kmockler@bpo.org   Buffalo, NY — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra… Read more »

M&T Bank’s $500,000 Gift Leads New Push for the Crescendo Campaign Continues the bank’s long history of support for the BPO

Posted on June 7, 2016 - Press Releases

Buffalo, New York — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Crescendo Campaign is taking the next step to up the tempo in… Read more »

Semi-finalists selected in 2016 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition

Posted on May 17, 2016 - Press Releases

    BUFFALO, NY — Eight semi-finalists have been selected from a global pool of applicants to come to Buffalo… Read more »

BPO partners with The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo to bring music to Catholic school students

Posted on February 3, 2016 - Press Releases

Students from 17 Catholic schools will attend the BPO’s Feb. 3 Music For Youth program, in a special event called Catholic Schools Day at the BPO.

“Stars of the Guitar” and “Classics for Kids” now available on Beau Fleuve label

Posted on December 9, 2015 - Press Releases

The Buffalo Philharmonic’s newest discs highlight two of the orchestra’s most important endeavors: its outreach to children, and its commitment to advancing young classical guitarists

Buffalo Philharmonic seeks to raise $75,000 in 75 days

Posted on June 18, 2015 - Press Releases

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc. board member Anthony Cassetta has committed to donate $75,000 to the BPO if a matching amount can be raised from the community.

JoAnn Falletta to remain at BPO through 2021

Posted on May 30, 2015 - Press Releases

Falletta, already the longest-tenured Music Director in the BPO’s history, received a contract extension that was formally announced on May 30.

BPO, Buffalo Public Schools win Yale School of Music award for West Side Connection program

Posted on May 21, 2015 - Press Releases

West Side Connection, a partnership between the BPO and the Buffalo Public Schools located in the orchestra’s neighborhood, has earned a Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award.

Dates Announced for the 2016 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition

Posted on May 7, 2015 - Press Releases

The semifinals will take place in the WNED Studios in downtown Buffalo on June 8 and 9, with the finals being held at Kleinhans Music Hall on June 11.

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra names John Morris Russell as Principal Pops Conductor

Posted on April 20, 2015 - Press Releases

After a national search that brought many dynamic candidates to the Kleinhans stage, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has selected John Morris Russell as its new Principal Pops Conductor.

BPO announces balanced budget, strong ticket sales in 2013-14 season

Posted on January 26, 2015 - Press Releases

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra achieved a balanced budget for its 2013-14 season. The orchestra’s $11.3 million in revenue matched its expenses, with 84 percent of its revenue going towards the orchestra.

New CD celebrates recent works commissioned by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Posted on December 2, 2014 - Press Releases

Classical music can now be added to the long and storied list of things built in Buffalo.

Buffalo Philharmonic to present $15,000 to the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital

Posted on November 17, 2014 - Press Releases

  Buffalo Philharmonic to present $15,000 to the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital   BUFFALO, NY -The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra… Read more »

BPO resumes award-winning Music For Youth series

Posted on October 13, 2014 - Press Releases

On Oct. 14, first-graders from the Buffalo Public Schools converge on Kleinhans for the BPO’s Music For Youth series, presented by First Niagara Bank, with additional support from National Fuel.

Leadership gift endows music director’s position

Posted on September 16, 2014 - Press Releases

BPO Board of Trustees Chair Louis P. Ciminelli announced that the orchestra has received a leadership gift from Angelo and Carol Fatta.This gift will endow the Music Director’s position.

BPO begins new season

Posted on September 12, 2014 - Press Releases

The BPO begins its 2014-15 season on Sept. 13, with a new Associate Conductor, many outstanding guest artists, and collaborations with leading cultural and educational institutions.

Ukrainian Guitarist sweeps Falletta Competition

Posted on June 7, 2014 - Press Releases

Marko Topchii of Ukraine sweeps prizes in international event organized by WNED ǀ WBFO and the BPO  

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Earns ASCAP Award For Adventurous Programming

Posted on June 4, 2014 - Press Releases

For the second year in a row, the Buffalo Philharmonic has been recognized for adventurous programming.

BPO announces summer season

Posted on May 28, 2014 - Press Releases

BPO’s summer plans include Erie County Fair performance, three-concert series, benefit for new hospital. 

BPO names associate conductor

Posted on May 21, 2014 - Press Releases

Former BPO trombonist Stefan Sanders will move to the front of the orchestra in his new role as Associate Conductor.