Tag: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
thursday november 29th 2007
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Cds
The BPO released a cd of works by Ottorino Respighi this month, featuring Church Windows, a piece that was composed for piano originally. Jeff Simon of the Buffalo News describes this piece, “Based on Gregorian themes introduced to him by his wife, it balances blazing orchestration with religious fervor in a way that superbly challenges any orchestra.” The orchestra recorded for this cd at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and photographs of the building’s stained glass windows are the cover art.
The BPO is making the recording and releasing of cds a tradition, with an ongoing contract with Naxos International, the world’s leading classical music label. Coming out early next year is the world premiere recording of John Corigliano’s Mr. Tambourine Man, inspired by the poetry of Bob Dylan, with music from the film, Altered States, the film for which Corigliano won a Grammy. In a conversation with Maestro, JoAnn Falletta ear…
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wednesday november 28th 2007
BPO’s Programs for Children
In a recent conversation with Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Resident Conductor Robert Franz, he described the orchestra’s programs for children and families. Listen to his descriptions of the programs in the pod cast. The experience of hearing music performed by over 70 live musicians in Kleinhans Music Hall is terrific, and these programs ensure that young people will find the orchestra as impressive as do their grandparents.
The Family Concerts are designed for families with children aged between 4 and 10, and continue in December with a concert titled “A Visit from St. Nick,” which includes performances by the Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet and the Buffalo Jugglers Club on December 16 at 2:30pm.
February boasts a science discovery program, “Professor Checkerhead.” Dinosaurs are the topic for the March concert, including music from…
wednesday november 21st 2007
BPO’s Holiday Programs
Robert Franz, the charming Resident Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra went over the holiday programs offered by the Orchestra this season in the attached pod cast. We met in a coffee shop, and the brewing of espresso and ambient music provides a kind of symphonic background for his voice. He provides an insiders perspective on the variety of programs for the holidays, so have a listen. More from this interview will appear throughout the week, so come back to learn about family and educational concerts, and the rest of the season.
This weekend, The Nutcracker is being presented with Ballet Met of Columbus, Ohio at Shea’s Performing Arts Center at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25. Tickets are still available through the Shea’s Box Office at 852-5000.
The Holiday Pops has a three performance run Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, at 8pm, and…
friday october 5th 2007
Falletta Loves Buffalo
When we met with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra last month, we asked her for her favorite things about Buffalo, and what she likes to do when in town. She appreciates the open minded and supportive audience, and the warm and generous musicians of the Orchestra. She also loves riding her bike and off-the-beaten-path restaurants.
Falletta grew up in New York and enjoys being closer to home. Currently, she divides her time between Western New York and Virginia, where she leads the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. She also spends a lot of time traveling in order to guest conduct with some of the stellar orchestras of the world year round. While in Buffalo, she frequents the Albright Knox Art Gallery and the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. Mostly she enjoys the generous and friendly nature of the people, and the beauty of the architecture. List…
