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The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to announce the BPO Summer in the Parks series presented by First Niagara led by BPO Associate Conductor Matthew Kraemer. All concerts begin at 7pm and are FREE and open to the entire Western New York community. “The BPO has a long-standing tradition of giving back to the community that supports us by providing free Summer in the Parks concerts,” said BPO Executive Director Dan Hart. “We are grateful for the support of First Niagara which allows us to reach out to as much the community as possible.”
The BPO Summer in the Parks kicks off with a return to Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY on Wednesday, July 7th. “We are so proud to again partner with the BPO to offer classical music in a classic park, two of the best of Buffalo’s classics in one place,” said Thomas Herrera-Mishler, CEO and President of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. “Come and enjoy a relaxing evening performance for the whole family, open air music, free to all, set in Buffalo’s Olmsted Delaware Park meadow. “ Delaware District Councilmember Michael LoCurto, who helped underwrite the concert, added “I am excited the BPO is returning to Delaware Park, which is one of the crown jewels and most utilized parks in the Olmsted system. This free event is a shining example of the great cultural resources we have in Buffalo.”
On Friday, July 9th the BPO will perform at Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, NY. "Chestnut Ridge is an absolutely beautiful park with an amazing view of the City of Buffalo," said Erie County Parks Commissioner Jim Hornung." We've recently renovated the Casino in the park, along with many shelters. I can't think of a better, more picturesque setting for families to enjoy the wonderful music of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. We are very excited to have the opportunity to host this free concert."
The BPO returns to Niagara Falls State Park (Goat Island), Niagara Falls, NY on Thursday, July 15th to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the oldest state park in the nation, Niagara Falls State Park with a concert followed by a fireworks display. “When the park was first opened on July 15, 1885, the celebration was marked with wonderful music and 125 years later, we will celebrate in the same way,” said Mark W. Thomas, Director of the Western District of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
The final Summer in the Parks concert will be held onWednesday, July 21st at Cheektowaga Town Park, Cheektowaga, NY. "As a member of the New York State committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts, and Sports Development, I am thrilled to have this internationally renowned, Grammy Award winning orchestra perform for the community in my district. They are truly one of Western New York's finest cultural treasures," said Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak.