Fatta gift endows BPO music director post, Business First
Dr. Angelo Fatta and his wife, Carol, created an endowment with the BPO that funds the music director position, now held by the acclaimed JoAnn Falletta.
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In memory of BPO bassist William D. Burns
One of his colleagues proposed that “due to his unparalleled work ethic and dedication, Bill has more than likely performed on the stage of Kleinhans (Music Hall) more times than any other musician.”
EarShot deadline for emerging composers is Oct. 17
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta, Music Director, and EarShot, the National Orchestral Composition Discovery Network, announce the BPO New… Read more »
GIHS student to play with BPO
Alexander Cousins of Grand Island will join the BPO in a concert July 1 at Knox Farm in East Aurora. Cousins, a cellist, will perform Camille Saint-Saens’ Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Cello.
BPO wins Spark Award for Cultural Organization of the Year
Arts Services Initiative of WNY named the BPO Cultural Organization of the Year at its inaugural Spark Awards, held Wednesday,… Read more »
Former BPO Music Director Julius Rudel dies at age 93, New York Times
Julius Rudel, Music Director of the BPO from 1979-1984, passed away at the age of 93. He last conducted the… Read more »
Musician physicians to play with BPO for benefit, Business First
A group of musician physicians from around the world will gather in Buffalo this summer to make music with the BPO, while raising dollars for the new John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital.
Stefan Sanders returns as BPO associate conductor, Buffalo Business First
Former Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra trombonist Stefan Sanders has been named the BPO’s new associate conductor. Sanders replaces Matthew Kraemer, who… Read more »
Eight guitarists selected for Falletta guitar competition, Buffalo News
Eight guitarists from all over the globe have been chosen to compete in the 2014 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition.
Tested Out Upstate: Classical’s Future Orchestras in Albany, Rochester and Buffalo Stay Nimble, New York Times
Upstate New York remains a part of the world unusually rich in orchestras. Buffalo, Rochester and Albany all have impressive ensembles.