2009-2010 Season
July 3, 2009 Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo
Independence Day at the Ballpark
Gordon – Star Spangled Banner, You’re a Grand Old Flag, I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy; sing-a-long
Steffe/Wilhousky – Battle Hymn of the Republic
Lowden – Armed forces Salute
Berlin/Ringwald – God Bless America
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
Paul Ferington, conductor
July 11, 2009 Artpark, Lewiston
Borodin – Overture to Prince Igor
Borodin – “Polovetsian Dances” from Prince Igor
Orff – Carmina Burana
Anita Johnson, soprano
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Richard Zeller, baritone
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Robert Franz, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus
John Fleischman, director
July 12, 2009 Artpark, Lewiston
Broadway Rocks
Webber – Overture from Jesus Christ Superstar
Smalls – Everybody Rejoice, from The Wiz
Wildhorn – This is the Moment from Jekyll and Hyde
Shaiman – Good Morning Baltimore, from Hairspray
Joel – Movin’ Out
Steinman – Total Eclipse from Dance of the Vampires
John – The Circle of Life, from The Lion King
Larson – Seasons of Love, from Rent
Smalls – Come Home from the Wiz
Menken – Suddenly Seymour from The Little Shop of Horrors
Larson – Seasons of Love from Rent
Saiman – You Can’t Stop the Beat, from Hairspray
Webber – Jellicle Ball from Cats
Townshend – Pinball Wizard from Tommy
Schwartz – For Good from Wicked
Andersson & Ulvaeus – Anthem from Chess
Krieger – Dream Girls
Webber – Gethsemane from Jesus Christ Superstar
Schwartz – Defying Gravity from Wicked
Andersson & Ulvaeus/Fleischer – Mamma Mia Medley
Krieger – And I Am Tellin’ You from Dreamgirls
Webber/Barker – Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera
Susan Egan, soprano
Capathia Jenkins, mezzo soprano
Doug Labrecque, tenor
Darius de Haas, tenor
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Robert Franz, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
July 25, 2009 Artpark, Lewiston
Opera’s Greatest Hits
Rossini – Overture to La gazza ladra
Rossini – Cavatina: Una Voce Poco Fa from Barber of Seville
Puccini – Intermezzo from Act III of Manon Lescaut
Puccini – “O mio babbino caro” from Gianni Schicci
Verdi – Va Pensiero from Nabucco
Donnizetti – “Il Dolce Suono” from Lucia di Lammermoor
Verdi – Overture to La forza del destino
Offenbach – “Les Oiseaux dans la Charmile” from Tales of Hoffman
Verdi – Coro di Zingari (Anvil Chorus)
Mascagni – Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana
Puccini – Doretta’s Song from La Rondine
Verdi – Triumphal March from Aida, Act II
Laura Aikin, soprano
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
August 1, 2009 Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater, Chautauqua
Mahler – Symphony No.2 in C Minor, Resurrection
Emily Pulley, soprano
Elizabeth Bishop, mezzo soprano
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Stefan Sanderling, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
October 3, 2009 Kleinhans Music Hall
Opening Night: Ode to Joy
Sarasate – Carmen Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra, Op.25
Gil Shaham, violin
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
Gil Shaham, violin
Adele Anthony, violin
Beethoven – Symphony No.9, in D minor, Op.125, ‘Choral’
Christina Nassif, soprano
Jeniece Golbourne, mezzo-soprano
Israel Lozano, tenor
Kevin Deas, bass
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
November 14, 2009 St.Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, Buffalo
Buffalo Sings! Community Concert Series: A Benjamin Britten Festival
Britten – A Boy Was Born, Op.3
Britten – Psalm 150, Op.67
Britten – Ceremony of Carols, Op.28: Wolcome Yole; This Little Babe
Britten – Hymn to St.Cecilia, Op.27
Britten – Gloriana, Op.53: Rustic Fisherman; Concord
Britten – St.Nicholas, Op.42
Kerry Filsinger, harp
Stephen MacDonald, tenor
Jacob Grant, treble
Capriccio Chamber Orchestra
St.Paul’s Cathedral Boy Choristers
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus & Ensemble Singers
Doreen Rao, conductor
Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus
Barbara Wagner, director
Buffalo Niagara Children’s Chorus
John Fleischman, director
November 23, 2009 St.Stephen’s Church, Grand Island
Buffalo Sings! Community Concert Series – Sing-In Messiah
Handel – Messiah
Capriccio Chamber Orchestra
Susan Schumann, piano
Bryan Eckenrod, cello
Patrick Barrett, organ
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, conductor
December 6, 2009 Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna
Buffalo Sings! Community Concert Series – Holiday Messiah
Handel – Messiah
Holly Bewlay, soprano
Colleen Renihan, mezzo soprano
Andrew Haji, tenor
Geoff Sirett, bass
Capriccio Chamber Orchestra
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, conductor
December 18, 19, 20, 2009 Kleinhans Music Hall
First Niagara Holiday Pops
Herman – We Need A Little Christmas
Tchaikovsky – Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker
Hamlisch/Bisbano – Chanukah Lights
Autry & Haldeman/Chodos – Here Comes Santa Klez
Kent & Gannon/Sims – I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Bass – Seasonal Sounds
Handel – Hallelujah chorus from Messiah
Traditional/Anderson – A Canadian Brass Christmas
Hague/Naughtin – You’re a Mean One Mr.Grinch
Courtney – A Musicological Journey Through Twelve Days of Christmas
Leontovich/Hayman – Carol of the Bells
Traditional/Powers – The Sussex Carol; Fum Fum Fum
Torme/Sims – The Christmas Song
Rockage – Santa’s Smashing Medley
Berlin/Dragon – White Christmas
Norris – Christmas Carol Sing-Along
John Stevens, baritone
Michele Ragusa, soprano
Neil Garvey, narrator
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus
February 6, 2010 Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, Buffalo
Buffalo Sings! Community Concert Series: Amen! An All American Mosaic
Smallwood repertoire
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, conductor
Soul Children of Chicago
Walter Whitman, director
Karen E.Williams & Trio
March 26, 2010 Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo
Benefit Concert for Haitian Hospital (serving earthquake victims)
Haitian Hymn
Total Praise
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, conductor
April 14, 2010 Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
Rao – Siyahamba
Littleton – How Can I Keep from Singing
Page – Building Bridges; Niska Banja
Debussy – Salut Printemps
Faure – Cantique de Jean Racine
Poulenc – Laudamus Te from Gloria
Puccini – Madame Butterfly: Flower Duet
Puccini – Gloria from Mass
Gawthrop – Sing a Mighty Song
Staheli – How Can I Keep from Singing
Hogan – I’m Gonna Sing ’til the Spirit Moves in My Heart
Beach – Festival Jubilate
Kesselman – Ae Fone Kiss
Baker/Elliott – Feel Good
Hawkins/Sirvatka – I’m Goin’ Up a Yonder
Britten – Hymn to St.Cecilia
Lauridsen – O Nata Lux from Lux Aeterna
Traditional – Precious Lord
Smallwood/Barrett – Total Praise
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Ensemble Singers
Doreen Rao, conductor
Ohio State University Chorale
Hilary Apfelstadt, director
Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus
John Fleischman, director
April 25, 2010 Kleinhans Music Hall
Choral Spectacular: Passport to Europe
Buffalo Sings! Community Concert Series: A Taste of France and Italy
Debussy – Salut Printemps
Faure – Pavane, Op.50
Faure – Cantique de Jean Racine
Poulenc – Gloria
Puccini – Cantata: Cessato il suon dell’armi
Puccini – Gianni Schicci: O mio babbino caro
Puccini – Madame Butterfly: Flower Duet & Humming Chorus
Puccini – Tosca: Act I Finale, Te Deum
Puccini – Missa di Gloria: Gloria
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
Leah Schneider, soprano
Robin Smith, mezzo soprano
Aviva Fortunata Wilks, soprano
Stephen MacDonald, tenor
Ryan Harper, tenor
John Reagan, tenor
Geoffrey Sirett, bass
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
May 15, 16, 2010 Kleinhans Music Hall
Tavener – Popule Meus: A Meditation, for Cello, Tympani and Strings
Brahms – Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem)
Roman Mekinulov, cello
Janice Chandler Etenne, soprano
Jason Grant, bass-baritone
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, Director
May 22, 2010 Daemen College
Daemen College Graduation
Copland – Zion’s Walls
Smallwood – Total Praise
Ferington – Star Spangled Banner
Anthem – O Canada
Kight – Auld Lang Syne
May 29, 2010 Kleinhans Music Hall
Meredith Willson – Music Man in Concert
Michele Ragusa, soprano
Jeffry Denman, tenor
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Matthew Kraemer
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director
June 13, 2010 Kleinhans Music Hall
Mahler – Symphony No.2 “Resurrection”
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Doreen Rao, director