The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to announce its first multi-city tour since the 1988 European tour and the first outside of the WNY area since Music Director JoAnn Falletta led the ensemble to Carnegie Hall in 2004 - The Florida Friends Tour March 2010!
Maestro Falletta and the BPO embark upon a five city concert tour of Florida from March 12-18, 2010 visiting Fort Lauderdale, Daytona Beach, Vero Beach, Sarasota and Gainesville with internationally renowned pianist Fabio Bidini.
The BPO is being presented in Florida alongside performers and orchestras such as the Moscow State Symphony, Houston Symphony Orchestra, Joshua Bell, Dame Kiri Te Tanawa and Lang Lang to name a few.
"Touring is an integral part of the BPO's artistic development" said JoAnn Falletta, Music Director. "We look forward to sharing the Philharmonic's vibrant blend of European sound and American flexibility, and to showcasing the unique and communicative personality of our orchestra. We feel privileged to represent our city and region as a cultural ambassador."
The Florida Friends Tour is the culmination of over three years of planning and will launch the celebration of the BPO's 75th Anniversary in 2010. Through the support and generosity of the "BPO Florida Friends" - many of whom have deep roots in Western New York - the orchestra has been able to access new sources of revenue to fund the tour, expanding the overall reach of the fundraising efforts.
Buffalo audiences can see a sneak-preview of the Florida Tour program at Kleinhans Music Hall on March 6 & 7. Click here to order tickets
Thank you to the following donors who have helped make the FLORIDA FRIENDS TOUR a reality! We couldn't have done it without your support.
Anthony & Carmela Colucci, Patrick & Arlinda Marrano, John and Carolyn Yurtchuk, Carlos Morrison, AAA Travel, Cindy Abbott Letro & Francis Letro, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beltz, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burgio, Hazard & Gina Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ciminelli, Mr. & Mrs. Donato Curcio, Don & Sally Dussing, Rev. Brendan & Adelaide Griswold, Bill & Francis Hudson, Paul & Alice Mary Joy, Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Larson, Michael Ludwig, Reginald & Carol Newman, Mr. & Mrs. Brian O’Mara, David & Patti Patton, Edwin & Gina Polokoff, Mr. Paul Polokoff, Bill & Pinky Regan, Sylvia Rosen, Gerald & Kathleen Saxe, Paul & Sharon Steinwachs and a special note of appreciation to Cooke Moving Company!
Special thanks to the Coluccis, Marranos, Dussings and Newmans for spearheading this effort. Bravo!!!!!!
Florida Friends Tour Concert Schedule
Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:00 pm
Gala Concert: Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, FL
954-462-0222
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Tchaikovsky
Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 35
I. Allegro moderato
II. Canzonetta: Andante
III. Finale: Allegro vivacissimoMichael Ludwig, Violin
Intermission
Rachmaninoff
Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27
I. Largo - Allegro moderato
II. Allegro molto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro vivace
Sat Mar 13, 2010 7:00 pm
Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, FL
Presented by Daytona Beach Symphony Society
386-253-2901
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Rossini
Overture to Semiramide
Ravel
Concerto in G major for Piano and Orchestra
I. Allegramente
II. Adagio assai
III. Presto
Fabio Bidini, piano
INTERMISSION
Rachmaninoff
Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27
I. Largo - Allegro moderato
II. Allegro molto
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro vivace
Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:30 pm
Community Church of Vero Beach: Vero Beach, FL
Presented by Indian River Symphonic Association
772-778-1070
(Same program as March 13)
Tues Mar 16, 2010 8:00 pm
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center : Sarasota, FL
Presented by Sarasota Concert Association
941-955-0040
(Same program as March 13)
Thurs Mar 18, 2010 7:30 pm
Phillips Center University of Florida: Gainesville, FL
Presented by University of Gainesville Center for the Performing Arts
352-392-ARTS
(Same program as March 13)
