July 3rd to be Ferington’s last concert, bisons.com
You could say that because Paul Ferington continually came through with one amazing performance after another on the big stage, he may just be as recognizable by fans as any retired Bisons player.
Category: BPO in the News
Concert Review: ‘Ella, Louis, and All That Jazz’, NYtheatreguide.com
This concert was one of the most enjoyable evenings I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing at Kleinhans Music Hall, which…is certainly saying something.
A Rust Belt Festival Revels in New Music, Allan Kozinn, Wall Street Journal
Buffalo holds a place in the hearts of new-music fans, partially because the Buffalo Philharmonic has championed recent works since the 1960s. Mostly, the city draws its new-music credibility from UB’s June in Buffalo festival.
BPO musicians celebrate milestones
At the final M&T Bank Classics concert of the 2014-15 season, the BPO recognized several musicians who were retiring or celebrating milestone anniversaries with the orchestra.
Swingin’ BPO’s jazziness is over the top in tribute to Ella and Louis, Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
This concert, titled “Ella, Louis and All that Jazz,” marked the jazziest the orchestra had ever sounded, to my recollection.
JoAnn Falletta signs six-year extension with BPO, Jim Fink, Buffalo Business First
In an impressive line past conductors including the likes of Lukas Foss and Michael Tilson Thomas, Falletta ranks as its most prominent and respected leader both locally and internationally.
BPO music director JoAnn Falletta extends her contract before it’s even up, Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
“I’ve enjoyed every place I conducted. But there’s a rightness about this place. Yes, we can make good things happen here. And what can be more deeply satisfying than that?
Depew teacher earns award for excellence in music education, Lancaster Bee
“To be recognized as a music educator from a smaller school shows that even though we are a small school, we are still capable of doing great things,” she said.
Spirits soar at BPO’s “Patriotic Pops,” Mary Kunz Goldman, Buffalo News
It was so touching to see the veterans waving, saluting each other and leaning across the aisles to shake hands. “Thank you for your service. God bless you,” Sanders said.
Bernstein at the BPO, Jan Jezioro, Artvoice
Leonard Bernstein was influential in bringing the symphonies of Mahler into the standard repertory, so pairing the Serenade with Mahler’s First Symphony seems very appropriate.