Prokofiev's Fifth
Kleinhans Music Hall
Buffalo, NY 14222
JoAnn Falletta returns for a program featuring Prokofiev, Beethoven and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's own principal cello, Roman Mekinulov, as soloist in a world premiere by Buffalo's own Paul Moravec - Montserrat Concerto.
Beethoven's Lenore Overture No. 3, frequently heard in performances of Fidelio, opens the program and Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5, which he described as "a hymn to free and happy Man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit," closes the concert.
Times: Friday 10:30am & Saturday 8pm