Enjoy! We are delighted to have so many live performances again!

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WHEN: Friday, September 22, 2023, 7:30 PM
WHAT: The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus presents ‘Establishing Roots: A Fall Concert and Community Sing.’ Establishing Roots is a unique event that celebrates the spirit community through the power of music. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Asbury Hall as the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and Buffalo Chamber Players showcase their own and preview the coming season, filling the air with melodies and song.

"Strong roots produce beautiful leaves" This in-person gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow music enthusiasts and embrace the warmth of community. Sing along to your favorite tunes and share the joy of music with friends, old and new.

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The event will include:
-Choral music sung by the Grammy-award winning Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
-Chamber music and season preview by the Buffalo Chamber Players
-Community Singing from the Justice Choir Songbook and Beer Choir hymnal
-Beer, wine, and beverages at concessions
-Food trucks
-... and more!

WHERE: Asbury Hall, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202
HOW: Pay what you can admission; all are welcome!
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WHEN: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents ‘Be the Change,’ a National Coming Out Day concert.

WHERE: Tacoma Performing Arts Center, 351 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Reserve tickets on the BGM website: https://sites.google.com/thebgmc.org/thebgmc/home

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WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 7:00 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents ‘The Heart of the American Soldier.’

Through choral music and video presentation, we will reveal the heart of the American soldier and honor their sacrifices and the country they defend. This concert will feature favorite American and patriotic standards from both choral, pop, and country western music, and accompaniment by a brass quintet and combo. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will be donated to the WNY Heroes.

 

WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Church,144 Broad St., Tonawanda, NY 14150

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online 

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WHEN: Sunday, October 15, 3:00 PM

WHAT: Amherst Chamber Ensembles (ACE) Orchestra concert

with guest baritone soloist Andrew Kowtalo. Mr. Kowtalo will be performing

Copland's ‘Simple Gifts’ and ‘Bless This House.’

WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church of Amherst, 711 Niagara Falls Blvd., just north of Longmeadow

HOW: Free to the public. For more information, email Yvonne Verplanke at nytp44@gmail.com

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WHEN: Friday, October 20, 2023, 7:30 PM
WHAT: Opera-Lytes presents a fully staged production of Sullivan's farcical operetta Cox and Box, featuring John Clayton, Ken Schlimgen, and Ciaran Krueger, accompanied by Ivan Docenko at the piano. On the second half of the program are favorite Gilbert and Sullivan solos, duets and trios. Among the featured singers are Mariami Bekauri, Michael Warner, Emily Barger, Liz Klimek, Andy Gonlag, Paul Berglund, Lesta Ammons, and others. Nicholas Mark Czaplicki conducts. 
Dessert Reception to follow performance.

WHERE: 77 Washington Hwy, Buffalo, NY 14226
HOW: Tickets available at the door. For more information, visit the Opera-Lytes Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OperaLytes 
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WHEN: Friday, October 20, 2023, 7:30 PM (VIP Open Bar and Hors d'oeuvres from 6:00 PM)
WHAT: The Sotto Voce Vocal Collective presents ‘Incantations.’ 
Join us for the unveiling of the new Sotto Voce with an evening of music, food, and fundraising for our 2024 production of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Our program will showcase local talent singing excerpts from Sotto Voce's past productions - featuring music by Kaija Saariaho, Henry Purcell, and Jessie Downs, as well as previews of shows on the horizon - Mozart's The Magic Flute, Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, and Puccini's La Boheme.
WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222
HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets via Eventbrite
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WHEN: Friday, October 20, 2023, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents ‘Phenomenal Women.’

In the opening concert of its 22nd season, Vocális highlights the extraordinary contributions of female composers to the choral art. For centuries, women have created deeply moving and exciting choral works. Join us as we shine a light on these often neglected works, both past and present.

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WHERE: University Presbyterian Church, 3330 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Individual Concert Tickets: $20 Adult | $10 Student

Individual tickets are sold at the door one hour before the concert begins, or in advance at www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: Sunday, October 22, 2023 5:00 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents ‘Phenomenal Women.’

In the opening concert of its 22nd season, Vocális highlights the extraordinary contributions of female composers to the choral art. For centuries, women have created deeply moving and exciting choral works. Join us as we shine a light on these often neglected works, both past and present.

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WHERE: Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Individual Concert Tickets: $20 Adult | $10 Student

Individual tickets are sold at the door one hour before the concert begins, or in advance at www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:30 PM; Saturday, October 28, 2023, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents ‘Andreas conducts Mahler,’ featuring Andreas Delfs, conductor, and Eric Owens, bass-baritone. 

Music Director Andreas Delfs conducts Gustav Mahler’s savage and sublime Fifth Symphony, famed for its heart-wrenching “Adagietto”. And The New York Times reports that Eric Owens, “speaks to you even in his silences… and shakes you when he sings.” Hear him perform Mahler’s folk-poetry influenced “Songs of a Wayfarer.”

WHERE: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St Rochester NY 14604.

HOW: Visit https://rpo.org/event/andreas-conducts-mahler/2023-10-26/ for more information

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WHEN: Friday, October 27, 2023, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents ‘A Gospel Symphony.’ Featuring the  Buffalo United Community Choir, and Henry Panion III, conductor.

 

Donald Lawrence wears many musical hats, including songwriter, producer, and recording artist. Over a 30-year career, the multiple Grammy and Stellar Award winner has collaborated with marquee names in the Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Pops, and Broadway worlds. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind performance with the BPO and the voices of the Buffalo United Community Choir under the baton of the equally accomplished composer, orchestrator, and educator, Dr. Henry Panion III.

 

WHERE: Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Call the Box Office at (716) 885-5000, or Click Here to order online!

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WHEN: Friday, October 27, 2023, 7:30 PM
WHAT: The Rochester Oratorio Society presents ‘Hallelujah on High.’
Hailstork’s cantata,  “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes,” for tenor, chorus and orchestra, comprises three beautifully compelling settings of Psalms 121, 13 and 23. Adolphus Hailstork, a world-renowned composer and educator, was born in Rochester in 1941. Ziwen Xiang reprises his Carnegie Hall performances in the brilliant tenor solo role. 
Hailstork: world-famous, living, Black composer, born in Rochester. First performance by ROS, first local performance with instruments Hailstork blends traditional European musical language with Spirituals, other Black musical heritage, perfect for a program that features both. 

Tenor Ziwen Xiang has sung this piece several times in Carnegie Hall; he is a pianist and choral director; community connections with Chinese community and choral organizations (Chinese and Taiwanese Choral Societies in town) he can work with them, do school visits, etc. Mozart and Beethoven: two best-loved pieces from these composers. 

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Adolphus Hailstork: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Mozart: Mass in C Major, K. 317, “Coronation”
Beethoven: “Hallelujah,” from Christ on the Mount of Olives

WHERE: Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614
HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online 
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WHEN: Saturday, October 28, 3:00 PM 

WHAT: The Erwin H. Johnson Memorial Fund for Opera presents their Opera Day 2023 Concert. Featuring Holly Bewlay, soprano, and Ivan Docenko, piano.

WHERE: Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Road, Amherst, NY 14226

HOW:  Admission by donation gratefully accepted at the door. For more information, call (716) 992-9264, or visit www.ehjfund.org

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WHEN: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 7:30 PM; Sunday, October 29, 2023, 4:00 PM
WHAT: Harmonia Chamber Singers presents ‘Lost in the Stars.’ Music that transcends time and space. Experience sublime choral works from the Renaissance to contemporary jazz. Featuring Victoria, Sibelius, McDowall, Gjeilo, Ešenvalds, Mallonee, and Puerling.

WHERE: 
October 28 Venue- Ss. Peter & Paul Church, 5480 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
October 29 Venue- Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209

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HOW: $20 general admission, $10 student, FREE for 12 and under; visit www.harmoniacs.org/home/concerts/  for more information
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WHEN: Sunday, November 26, 2023, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah, with members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Adam Luebke, conductor

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus presents a Western New York tradition: our annual holiday performance of Handel's Messiah at the beautiful Our Lady of Victory Basilica & Shrine.

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Handel's masterpiece, brought to life by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under baton of Music Director Dr. Adam Luebke. Prepare to be moved by powerful voices and timeless orchestration of baroque ensemble as they fill the air with favorite selections such as "He Shall Feed His Flock," "O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion," and the resplendent "Hallelujah Chorus."

 

WHERE: Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY

HOW: Order Tickets online via Eventbrite 

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WHEN: Friday, December 1, 2023, 7:30 PM; Sunday, December 3, 2023, 2:30 PM

WHAT: Buffalo Opera Unlimited presents Puccini’s La Bohème. Don’t miss Buffalo Opera Unlimited’s production of Giacomo Puccini’s blockbuster opera La Bohème, a timeless tale of tragic romance that inspired the hit musical, RENT. This is a story about real people – starving artists facing the cruel realities of poverty and ill health.  Can young love, first love, survive the difficulties life throws at Rodolfo and Mimì?  With this great love story comes Puccini’s lush music, including arias like “Musetta’s Waltz.”

 

The opera will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.

 

Featured in the cast are BOU favorites Jenna Washburn as Mimì, Daniel Kamalić as Rodolfo, Brandon Mecklenburg as Marcello, Nicholas Kilkenny as Colline, Kyle Botsford as Schaunard, and Stephen Edge as Alcindoro, as well as newcomers Julia Ebner as Musetta and Tim Flynn as Benoit.  BOU’s new artistic director Matthew Marco will conduct, and stage direction will be in the hands of Paul Mockovak, making his BOU debut.

 

WHERE: Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 

HOW: For more information, call 716- 878-3005. Order Tickets online   

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WHEN: Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 PM; Saturday, December 2, 2023, 7:30 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents ‘A Vocális Christmas.’ A Vocális tradition continues! Join us as we ring in the holiday season in the glorious acoustics of S.S. Peter and Paul and the Karpeles Manuscript Museum. Bring the whole family! Relax to the sweet sounds of an intimate choral Christmas.

 

WHERE: 

Dec. 1 Venue- S.S. Peter and Paul Church, 5480 Main Street, Williamsville, NY

Dec. 2 Venue- Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 220 North Street, Buffalo, NY (at Elmwood Ave.)

HOW: Individual Concert Tickets: $20 Adult | $10 Student

Individual tickets are sold at the door one hour before the concert begins, or in advance at www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: Sunday, December 3, 2023, 3:00 PM; Saturday, December 9, 2023, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents ‘Let the Stable Still Astonish.’

Join us for an extraordinary musical journey as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas through choral music. This concert is an invitation to discover the profound meaning of Christmas and to carry its spirit of peace, love, hope, and giving throughout the whole year. A portion of proceeds from this concert will be donated to Toys for Tots of Western New York

 

WHERE: 

December 3 Venue- St. Joseph's Cathedral, 50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202

December 9 Venue- SS. Peter and Paul Church, 66 E. Main St., Hamburg, NY 14075

 

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online

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WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 7:30 PM
WHAT: The Advent Chorale presents Handel’s Messiah. 
WHERE: Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 345 Main St., East Aurora, NY 14052
HOW: Visit http://www.communityadventchorale.com/index.htm for more information
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WHEN: Sunday, December 3, 2023, 4:00 PM

WHAT: The Rochester Oratorio Society presents ‘A City Sings for the Season 2023’

A free performance of holiday music and dance featuring: Hochstein Youth Singers, ROCmusic Collaborative, Cameron Capoeira, Spiritus Christi Mass Choir, and The Rochester Oratorio Society Chorus.

 

Donations of food, clothing, and personal care items accepted at the door benefit Action for a Better Community. Co-sponsored by the City of Rochester, NY.

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WHERE: Stardust Ballroom at the Edgerton R Center, 41 Backus Street, Rochester, NY 14608

HOW: Free event, all are welcome

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WHEN: Sunday, December 3, 2023, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah, with members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Adam Luebke, conductor

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus presents a Western New York tradition: our annual holiday performance of Handel's Messiah at St. Mary’s Swormville.

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Handel's masterpiece, brought to life by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under baton of Music Director Dr. Adam Luebke. Prepare to be moved by powerful voices and timeless orchestration of baroque ensemble as they fill the air with favorite selections such as "He Shall Feed His Flock," "O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion," and the resplendent "Hallelujah Chorus."

 

WHERE: St. Mary’s Swormville, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051

HOW: Order Tickets online via Eventbrite 

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WHEN: Friday, December 8, 2023, 10:30 AM; Saturday, December 9, 2023, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents ‘JoAnn’s Classical Christmas,’ featuring Natalie Debikey Scanio, piccolo, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. JoAnn Falletta, conductor.

Vivaldi’s Piccolo Concerto highlights this season’s offering of timeless classics selected by JoAnn Falletta to celebrate the season.

 

WHERE: Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Tickets available via the Box Office: 716-885-5000, or Click Here to Order Online 

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WHEN: Saturday, December 9, 2023, 7:30 PM; Sunday, December 10, 2023, 3:00 p.m.

WHAT: Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents ‘Feel the Joy,’ a holiday concert.

WHERE: 

December 9 Venue: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2669 Sheridan Drive, Kenmore, NY

December 10: Orchard Park United Methodist Church, 3700 North Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, NY

HOW: Reserve tickets on the BGM website: https://sites.google.com/thebgmc.org/thebgmc/home

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WHEN: Sunday, December 10, 2023, 3:00 PM

WHAT: Amherst Chamber Ensembles (ACE) Orchestra with
guest Soprano Soloist. Our Soprano soloist is a student at Buffalo State University.
She will be performing ‘Amorosi miei giorni’ by Donaudy, also ‘The Star Carol ( Long Years Ago ),’ ‘Silver Bells’ and ‘Caroling,Caroling.’

WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church of Amherst, 711 Niagara Falls Blvd., just north of Longmeadow

HOW: Free to the public. For more information, email Yvonne Verplanke at nytp44@gmail.com

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WHEN: Saturday, December 16, 2023, 7:00 PM; Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2:30 PM
WHAT: Harmonia Chamber Singers presents ‘Christmas with Harmonia.’ Everyone’s favorite time of year! Celebrate with us as we sing Advent and Christmas carols—ancient and new.

WHERE: 
December 16 Venue- St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
December 17 Venue- St. Peter Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092

HOW: $20 general admission, $10 student, FREE for 12 and under; visit www.harmoniacs.org/home/concerts/ for more information
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WHEN: Friday, January 5, 2024, 8:00 PM; Saturday, January 6, 2024, 8:00 PM

WHAT: The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents ‘Andreas & Kelli O’Hara.’

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Stage and screen star Kelli O’Hara has established herself as one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies. Her portrayal of Anna Loenowens in The King and I garnered her the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, along with Grammy®, Drama League, Outer Critics and Olivier Nominations. In 2015, she made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Lehar’s The Merry Widow opposite Renée Fleming, and returned as Despina in Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte. Her concerts have gained international acclaim, from Carnegie Hall to Tokyo. And, Music Director Andreas Delfs conducts his annual Pops performance—truly a night not to be missed!

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WHERE: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St Rochester NY 14604.

HOW: Visit https://rpo.org/event/andreas-kelli-ohara/2024-01-05/ for more information

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WHEN: Saturday, February 17, 2024 1:00 PM

WHAT: The Pavana Early Music Trio presents ‘A Medieval Valentine.’

Mark your calendars for ‘A Medieval Valentine!’ We are proudly joining with Marty Wimmer at WNED PBS to present a professionally recorded concert which will stream throughout the Buffalo/ Toronto region, celebrating love and the music of the Middle Ages! Expand your Valentine celebration through the weekend by joining us for “A Medieval Valentine.”

 

Cofounders and Husband & Wife team Suzanne Fatta and Daniel Yost, both Medievalists, were featured by Mike Randall WKBW for our TV spot of “Love, Lutes and Luthery” if you want to learn more about Daniel Yost Luthier, the instruments he creates, and the music we make with them.  Suzanne has a masters in Medieval studies from Harvard, so you will learn a lot during the show!

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You’ll see and hear instruments you never even knew existed, and I’ll be singing 10th through 15th century repertoire from Western Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. More gigs at various venues will be added of course with our Theorbo and lute master Roland, including a return to Arts Canisius…

 

HOW: Simply watch on your local WNED/PBS station! More information on the WNED/PBS website (note: Online calendar shows 1 month at a time; check back in February 2024) 

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WHEN: Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:00 PM; Sunday, February 25, 2024, 3:00 PM

WHAT: Sotto Voce begins their foray into production of traditional opera with a reimagined staging of Mozart's beloved singspiel The Magic Flute.

Our production will reassess and rework the story's drama to get at the heart of the tale and deal thoughtfully with its problematic elements. Through powerful singing and considered dramaturgy we hope to breathe new life into a classic show. Our staging will include both live singing in German, a minimalist theatrical aesthetic, and a number of projected short films based on the show's original dialogues but rewritten in English. You can also join us after the show for a special themed reception. Come out for a magical evening of music, food, and fun!

 

Featuring: Tyler Huk as Tamino, Brandon Mecklenburg as Papageno, Jessie Downs as Pamina, Julia Anne Cordani as The Queen of the Night, Rosa Vu as Papagena, Taryn Darnell Goehrig as First Lady, Beth White as Second Lady, Helen Lowry as Third Lady, and other fabulous local singers! 

 

WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets via Eventbrite

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WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 7:00 PM; Sunday, March 10, 2024, 4:00 PM
WHAT: Harmonia Chamber Singers presents ‘Path of Miracles.’ Western New York premiere of Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles. A choral masterpiece of stunning beauty. Adam Luebke, conductor

WHERE: 
March 9 Venue- Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218
March 10 Venue- St. Louis Church, 35 Edward Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

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HOW: $20 general admission, $10 student, FREE for 12 and under; visit www.harmoniacs.org/home/concerts/ for more information
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WHEN: Sunday, March 10, 2024, 3:00 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living.

Experience the enchanting beauty of Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living. ‘Requiem,’ meaning rest, is usually a genre reserved for the departed. However, Forrest's Requiem is unique in its dedication to those still living. This concert, accompanied by a chamber orchestra and featuring other related works, explores themes of life, hope, and redemption through lush harmonies and stirring melodies.

 

WHERE: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14209

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online

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WHEN: Friday, March 15, 2024, 4:00 PM

WHAT: The Rochester Oratorio Society presents ‘The Road Home.’ 

ROS’s glorious, rich sonority is showcased in this program of great choral works by Aaron Copland, R. Nathaniel Dett, Randall Thompson, Jean Ford, and Norman Dello Joio with keyboard accompaniment. Opera choruses, psalms, spirituals, and a jubilant Walt Whitman setting written in the year and month of ROS’s founding, make for an unforgettable evening of music.

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WHERE: Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1040 East Avenue, Rochester, 14607

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online

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WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 6:00 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents ‘On the Town: Gays at Shea's,’ a Cabaret Fundraiser.

WHERE: Shea's Smith Theatre, 658 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Reserve tickets on the BGM website: https://sites.google.com/thebgmc.org/thebgmc/home

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WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 7:30 PM; Sunday, March 24, 2024 4:00 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents ‘Timeless – Enduring Choral Classics,’

“Life is short, Art endures.” – Hippocrates. Join Vocális as we spotlight timeless choral works that have captivated audiences for centuries. These revered pieces are a reflection of our shared humanity, and give us glimpses of what is good and beautiful in our world. Join us, remember, and be inspired!

WHERE:

March 23 Venue- Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

March 24 Venue- Saints Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory Street, Buffalo, NY

 

HOW: Individual Concert Tickets: $20 Adult | $10 Student

Individual tickets are sold at the door one hour before the concert begins, or in advance at www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM

WHAT: Arts Connexions presents 'Freedom Song: When Gospel Came to the Empire.'

A poignant and moving account of the Fisk University Singers’ historic tour through the US and New York, the UK, and the Continent, told through their original songs for soloists, narrator, Gospel choruses, and jazz combo. Resonanz and special guests present the first US performance of this amazing piece with music by Harvey Brough and Words by Justin Butcher.

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WHERE: Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Ft Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online

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WHEN: Friday, May 31, 2024, 7:30 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents ‘Choral Connections Weekend – Malcolm Merriweather.’

As we close our 22nd season, Vocális welcomes home one of America’s most dynamic young conductors, Malcolm Merriweather. A native of Grand Island, NY, Malcolm is director of the New York Philharmonic Chorus and New York City’s The Dessoff Choirs; serves on the faculty of Brooklyn College; and is Artistic Director of “Voices of Haiti,” a 60-member children’s choir in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, operated by the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.

 

Community Sing and Conversation with Malcolm Merriweather

Meet Dr. Merriweather as he conducts you in a rehearsal of music by under-recognized composers; discusses the art of choral conducting; and dialogues on social justice, equity, and inclusion as they relate to the choral art. All in the community are invited, and music will be provided. Bring your voice, or just sit and listen. Join us for an inspiring evening. 

 

WHERE: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Free Admission.

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WHEN: Sunday, June 2, 2024, 4:00 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents ‘Choral Connections Season Finale Concert – Voices Raised.’ Vocális closes our 22nd season with a joyful celebration of the vast array of choral voices, presenting exciting works by historically marginalized composers. Guest Conductor Malcolm Merriweather leads a performance of Margaret Bond’s powerful piece Credo, as part of a program of choral works which demand to be performed. Join us as we create space for these voices to be raised.

 

WHERE: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Individual Concert Tickets: $20 Adult | $10 Student

Individual tickets are sold at the door one hour before the concert begins, or in advance at www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: Sunday, June 9, 2024, 3:00 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents ‘From the Big Screen to the Concert Stage.’

The finale of our season, this concert will include selections from our favorite shows and movies! Come enjoy a delightful concert featuring songs from both classic and contemporary movies and TV shows, including animated favorites. We will feature choral arrangements, full-length solo performances, and accompaniment by video presentations in the beautiful and Historic Riviera Theatre.

WHERE: The Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online at https://buffalochoralarts.ludus.com/index.php 

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WHEN: Sunday, July 7, 2024, 5:00 PM; Monday, July 8, 2024

WHAT: Nickel City Opera presents Donizetti’s comedy, The Elixir of Love. 

A hilarious opera about a flim flam man who sells an elixir or potion that he tells everyone will cure any ailment…which finally starts to work, he believes, when it causes women to fall in love with a lovable loser. Do not miss this classic comedy by Donizetti.

 

WHERE:

July 7 Venue: Hollywood Theater, 39 West Main Street Gowanda, NY 14070

July 8 Venue: Genesee Community College, 1 College Road Batavia, NY 14020

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets online via Eventbrite 

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WHEN: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 7:00 PM

WHAT: Nickel City Opera presents their 15th Annual NCO Gala Dinner!

Do not miss this special 15th Annual Dinner. High quality singing, games and door prizes plus the delicious food of the Buffalo classic Ilio Dipaolo's Restaurant. Get your tickets today!

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WHERE: Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant & Banquet Facility, 3785 South Park Avenue Blasdell, NY 14219

HOW: Click Here to Order Tickets via Eventbrite

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WHEN: Thursday, July 11, 2024, 7:30 PM
WHAT: ‘Jazz at Babeville.’ Harmonia Vocal Jazz Ensemble presents jazz, pop, and a cappella favorites in a dynamic season closer!
WHERE: Asbury Hall at Babeville 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
HOW: $20 general admission, $10 student, FREE for 12 and under; visit www.harmoniacs.org/home/concerts/ for more information
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WHEN: View the complete Met schedule online.

WHAT: Metropolitan Opera 2023-2024 Season

HOW: View Link Here 

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