Name: Sibelius Symphony No. 1
Start: 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-12T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kleinhans Music Hall

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Buffalo Philharmonic

Conductor

Joann Falletta

Orchestra

Instrumentalist

Nikki Chooi

Violin

Sibelius Symphony No. 1

Buffalo

United States

Kleinhans Music Hall

Public

Concert

Snapshots

Violin Concerto

Symphony No. 1, op. 39

Saurav Kumar

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Jessie Montgomery’s vibrant Snapshots, a 2023 BPO co-commissioned work, captures the playful essence of childhood under a looming storm, setting a dynamic opening with its lively and spirited melodies. The program then transitions to the contemporary colors of Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto, performed by BPO concertmaster Nikki Chooi. Chooi’s interpretation promises to be a deep, soulful exploration of Ranjbaran’s Persian-influenced themes, a testament to the violinist’s technical prowess and emotive depth. The evening culminates with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1, a masterpiece that conjures the stark beauty and profound solitude of the Finnish landscape. This concert promises an immersive journey through contrasting musical terrains, each piece a reflection of its cultural roots and historical moments.

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Sibelius Symphony No. 1 by Montgomery, Jessie, Ranjbaran, Sibelius, From (2025/2025), Conductor Joann Falletta, Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, United States

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