Venue: Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo

JoAnn Falletta demonstrates her customary excellence in colorful orchestral works by Ibert and Respighi, while Joyce Yang hits the mark in capturing the jazz-classical fusion in Gershwin’s Piano Concerto.

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JoAnn Falletta and the Chooi brothers present varied Buffalo program

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Phillip Nones, 04 May

A grab-bag of musical goodies from Bach to the present day showcases the virtuosity of the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Chooi brothers.

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José Lezcano's Concierto Hispanoamericano premieres in Buffalo

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Phillip Nones, 05 May

In Buffalo, old meets new in an insightful Brahms Fourth Symphony that shares the billing with a world premiere concerto for two double basses and harp.

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Insightful Elgar from Polo, Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic

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Phillip Nones, 12 Nov

JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic showcase the rich diversity of four compelling 20th century works composed just 15 years apart, including Elgar's Cello Concerto, played by Asier Polo.

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Malofeev's Prokofiev thrills with the Buffalo Philharmonic

Phillip Nones, 04 Mar

In a welcome reminder of what Russia can be at its best, Alexander Malofeev, JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic present memorable scores by Prokofiev and Scriabin.

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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky, Enescu and Hailstork

Phillip Nones, 18 Feb

A well-known rhapsody and symphony bracket Adolphus Hailstork's 1992 Piano Concerto in an all-around convincing performance featuring exciting soloist Stewart Goodyear.

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