Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Their performance of the new world symphony was outstanding, though they could have been more aggressive in the last movement. They pale in comparison to the Cleveland orchestra. That said, faletta is a boss who knows how to bring in phenomenal guest stars. Just get to kleinhans and write your own review.

Yo Yo Ma, Buffalo. Nothing else needs to be said. The orchestra did a good job with the pedestrian“Firebird” Suite, conducted by the sturdy Faletta.

The BPO is a world-​class musical institution in a clearly evolving metropolis, Buffalo. I was entreated to a lively, moving night with great citizens of a great city, a wonderful music director in JoAnn Falletta and a solo guest performer, Joyce Yang, pianist.
Fantastic evening with BPO and sponsor M&T Bank.
The Kleinhans Music Hall, incredible acoustics, is a living piece of history by Eero Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen, who brought us the TWA Terminal at JFK. The Hall is a mere excuse to go and listen to BPO. In a city bursting with artistic endeavors and the finest of cultural experiences, BPO is a jewel in the Queen City’s crown.
(Slight but Awesome Dude-​like Aside: The terminal, now owned by Jet Blue and in restoration for future use as restaurant and hotel space from what I was told, was open ironically this same weekend I «discovered» Kleinhans Hall. I even had the opportunity to share my limited knowledge base with NYC architects at the TWA Terminal and teach them something — go figure.)
Shuffle off to Buffalo. Today!

Thank you BPO for your $ 30 season passes for students! Not all classical shows are included in the package — like Joshua Bell in March — but that won’t deter me from spending a measly $ 10 for additional shows. Find me another big city philharmonic that encourages the youth to consistently attend with Rust Belt prices. Because the computer system was down at Kleinhans last night, my friend and I eased ourselves into seats that were 7^th row center with the older crowd of season ticket holders. Buffalo, you spoil me.

As someone employed by the BPO (in sales/​subscriptions) I have to say I am completely happy working for this great organization. Joann Faletta and the other music organizers really are responsive to what the audience wants and we’re lucky to have such an awesome conductor.
I am not as big of a pops fan as a classical fan, but Robert Franz our pops conductor is really funny, and has the perfect demeanor to conduct most of the family series concerts.
This year I even went to concerts I had to pay for like the Video Games Live! Performance, which was AMAZING. Also, I got to experience a lot more classical concerts then your average 20 something usually does. I have to say, like all good music classical is much better live.
Since working for the BPO I’ve fallen in love, and I can say no matter where I live I will be a classical fan, and hope that I always am somewere with as talented an orchestra as Buffalo has.