Wynonna Judd
Sat, Sept. 29, 8pm
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Wynonna Judd, vocals
World-renowned country icon Wynonna Judd makes her BPO debut in a very special Opening Night at the Pops, performing hits from the heart of Nashville from both her solo career and The Judds' era.
Evening of Motown Classics with Spectrum
Sat, Oct. 13 8pm
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Darryl Grant, vocals
Pierre Jovan, vocals
David Prescott, vocals
Cushney Roberts, vocals
Back by popular demand, the Motown tribute group Spectrum returns with their harmonious vocals, smooth choreography, 1960s costumes and hits including My Girl, Stand by Me, Soul Man and Under the Boardwalk.
Cavanaugh’s Tribute to Elton John
Sat, Oct. 27, 8pm
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Michael Cavanaugh, piano
and vocals
Michael Cavanaugh, who wowed audiences on Broadway and in Buffalo with his renditions of Billy Joel classics, returns to perform Elton John’s greatest hits including Tiny Dancer, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Philadelphia Freedom and more.
First Niagara Holiday Pops with Ronan Tynan
Sat, Dec. 15, 8pm
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Ronan Tynan, vocals
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Acclaimed Irish tenor Ronan Tynan joins the BPO for WNY’s #1 Holiday Tradition performing a program of heartwarming classics full of holiday spirit along with a sampling of traditional Irish favorites.
Simply Swingin’ with Sinatra & Friends
Sat, Mar. 9, 8pm
Erin Freeman, conductor
Steve Lippia, vocals
Spend an evening with the Rat Pack! This sensational new show features Pops phenomenon Steve Lippia singing songs made famous by Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Frank Sinatra.
Jim Brickman
Sat, Apr. 13, 8pm
Rafaelle Ponti, conductor
Jim Brickman, piano
and vocals
America’s romantic piano sensation Jim Brickman performs an evening of his greatest hits, including If You Believe, Valentine, Simple Things and The Gift, melding timeless classical influences with the energy of contemporary pop music.
Sal Andolina’s Big Band Tribute
Sat, June 8, 8pm
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Sal Andolina, clarinet
Join Sal Andolina and your BPO for a Big Band Tribute featuring the great American standards of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Jerome Kern and more.
