A Gospel Symphony Tribute to Richard Smallwood
- October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm
The BPO and BUCC honor the legendary Gospel Hall of Fame composer, pianist, and choir leader with a heartfelt selection from his many contributions to worship anthems and beyond. Smallwood bridged traditional church music, classical orchestral training, and contemporary R&B, recording with artists including Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, and Destiny’s Child. His modern-day hymn, Total Praise crossed denominations, races, and cultures throughout the Christian world.
Smooth Sailing: Yacht Rock of the '70s & '80s
- October 17, 2026 at 7:30pm
A nostalgic musical voyage through the breezy, laid-back sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s, featuring hits from Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross, Fleetwood Mac, George Michael, Kenny Loggins, and more.
Glidden Plays Bruch
- October 23, 2026 at 10:30am
Associate concertmaster Amy Glidden joins JoAnn Falletta for an evening of lyricism and warmth. From a bold new symphony by Jonathan Leshnoff to Brahms’ radiant Second Symphony, this program balances freshness and familiarity in a deeply satisfying flow.
Glidden Plays Bruch
- October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm
Associate concertmaster Amy Glidden joins JoAnn Falletta for an evening of lyricism and warmth. From a bold new symphony by Jonathan Leshnoff to Brahms’ radiant Second Symphony, this program balances freshness and familiarity in a deeply satisfying flow.
Symphonic Spooktacular
- October 25, 2026 at 2:30pm
Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy some of the spookiest music ever composed, then join the costume parade across Kleinhans’ stage.
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Chris Botti with the BPO
Trumpeter Chris Botti joins the BPO on November 14 for an unforgettable evening of signature sound and orchestral elegance, with a VIP Meet & Greet experience available.
Young Musicians Scholarship
WNY high school seniors majoring in music in the fall of 2027 are invited to apply for the Friends of the BPO’s Young Musicians Scholarship.
2026 Report to the Community
Explore the BPO’s 2026 Report to the Community, highlighting a year of memorable performances, meaningful partnerships, and the impact of music across Western New York and beyond.
Love Letters to Music
Purchase Love Letters to Music, a collection of more than 100 poems by BPO Music Director JoAnn Falletta celebrating the beauty, mystery, and humanity of music.
Marcato by Oliver’s
Enjoy a pre-concert dinner before select BPO performances at Marcato by Oliver’s, located on the lower level of Kleinhans.
Events at Kleinhans Music Hall
Explore more upcoming events at Kleinhans Music Hall, including Just Buffalo’s BABEL series, Buffalo Chamber Music Society performances, National Geographic Live, and more.