Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Features Yefim Bronfman in Concert at Kleinhans Music Hall
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman, performed a concert at Kleinhans Music Hall, including Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 and Richard Strauss's "Also sprach Zarathustra." The concert had a repeat performance on Saturday,…
Buffalo, NY, November 7, 2026 — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra recently presented a concert at Kleinhans Music Hall, highlighting the talents of conductor JoAnn Falletta and renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. The program featured classical and symphonic works, offering attendees an evening of musical performance.
The orchestra’s repertoire for this engagement included Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24. This concerto, known for its dramatic scope and intricate piano part, was performed with Bronfman as the featured soloist. Additionally, the orchestra performed Richard Strauss’s tone poem, “Also sprach Zarathustra.” This piece is widely recognized for its iconic opening fanfare, famously used in the film “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The composition is inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophical novel of the same name.
The concert took place at Kleinhans Music Hall, a historic venue known for its acoustics and architectural significance in Buffalo, New York. JoAnn Falletta, the Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, led the ensemble through the demanding program. Yefim Bronfman, an acclaimed concert pianist, brought his interpretive skill to Mozart’s concerto.
A repeat performance of the concert was scheduled for Saturday, November 7th, with the performance beginning at 7:30 PM. Further details regarding audience reception or specific program notes beyond the listed works were not provided.
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