October 12-18, 2025

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WHEN: September 27 - October 18, 2025

WHAT: The Canadian Opera Company presents Roméo et Juliette by Gounod.

Relocating the feuding Montagues and Capulets from Renaissance Verona to Gilded Age New York, this daring and delightful production takes audiences on a journey from the soaring emotional highs of young love to heartrending despair as a fateful romance turns to tragedy.

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Featuring: Stephen Costello as Roméo; Kseniia Proshina as Juliette; Robert Pomakov as Frère Laurent; Gordon Bintner as Mercutio; Korin Thomas-Smith as Mercutio (October 16 & 18); Angelo Moretti as Benvolio; Megan Latham as Gertrude; Owen McCausland as Tybalt; Mark Stone as Count Capulet; Ben Wallace as Paris; Alex Halliday as The Duke; Alex Hetherington as Stéphano.

Yves Abel, Conductor; Amy Lane, Director

 

WHERE: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON 

HOW: Order Tickets online https://www.coc.ca/tickets/2526-season/romeo-et-juliette

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WHEN: October 9-25, 2025

WHAT: The Canadian Opera Company presents Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck.

Beloved for its noble simplicity, Carsen’s stylized interpretation of the haunting Greek myth of Orpheus is minimalist, stark, and experimental.

The divinely gifted Orpheus draws on exquisite musical talents to beg the gods for the return of his recently deceased wife, Euridice. Permitted to bring her back from the Underworld on the condition that he not look at her or explain why—at the risk of losing her forever—Orpheus embarks on a journey that proves, once again, the enduring power of love.

 

Featuring: Iestyn Davies as Orfeo; Anna-Sophie Neher as Euridice; Catherine St-Arnaud as Amore.

Bernard Labadie, Conductor

WHERE: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON 

HOW: Order Tickets online https://www.coc.ca/tickets/2526-season/orfeo-ed-euridice

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WHEN: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:00 PM

WHAT: Fredonia Schubert Project: Faculty & Student Lieder Konzert

WHERE: Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall, Fredonia, NY 14063

HOW: More info online https://events.fredonia.edu/MUSIC

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WHEN: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 2:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Symphonic Spooktacular.” Featuring Grant O’Brien, conductor.

Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy some of the spookiest music ever composed, then join
the costume parade across Kleinhans’ stage. There’s nothing to be afraid of!

 

WHERE: Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201

HOW: Order Tickets Online https://bpo.org/event/symphonic-spooktacular/ or at the box office
(716) 885-5000

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WHEN: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

WHAT: The Amherst Chamber Ensemble presents “Welcome Back!” featuring Dr. Thomas Witakowski, conductor. Repertoire includes Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Schubert’s Ballet Suite from Rosamunde, Princess of Cyprus, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D Major.

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WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 711 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY

HOW: All concerts are free and open to the public.

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WHEN: October 15-19, 2025

WHAT: Opera Atelier presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

We’re thrilled to open our season in Toronto’s historic Elgin Theatre with the company’s period production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, part of our 40th anniversary celebrations. Opera Atelier’s Magic Flute remains North America’s first and only period production of the Opera and has proven to be a cherished piece of music theatre that appeals to children, adults, first-time opera goers and opera aficionados alike.

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Featuring Colin Ainsworth as Tamino; Meghan Lindsay as Pamina; Douglas Williams as Papageno; Stephen Hegedus as Sarastro; Rainelle Krause as the Queen of the Night;  Blaise Rantoanina as Monastatos; Karine White as Papagena. The Three Ladies are brought to life by soprano Carla Huhtanen, mezzo-soprano Danielle MacMillan, and mezzo-soprano Laura Pudwell. 

 

WHERE: Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON

HOW: Order Online https://www.ticketmaster.ca/opera-atelier-tickets/artist/29535

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WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:30 PM

WHAT: Buffalo State University Music Department presents “Hispanic Heritage Month - Sabor Latino Concert.”

WHERE: Ciminelli Recital Hall, Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY

HOW: Register/Order Tickets Online https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/31518/buffalo-state-music-department

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WHEN: Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 PM

WHAT Buffalo Choral Arts Society presents “Choral Masterpieces: A Celebration of History's Best Choral Music.”

With Sweet Home High School Concert Choral, directed by Kim Harrison

WHERE: Sweet Home High School, 1901 Sweet Home Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228

HOW: Tickets are $20, available online https://buffalochoralarts.ludus.com/index.php 

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WHEN: Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:30 AM; Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Nikki Plays Beethoven.” Featuring JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Nikki Chooi, violin. 

Verdi’s angst-filled overture to the tangled and tragic operatic tale La Forza del Destino opens the first weekend of our Beethoven Festival. The foreboding and melodramatic aspects of the piece are interspersed with sweeping lyrical motifs, resulting in a theatrical experience full of contrasts and tension.

This turbulent theme continues in the symphonic fantasy, Francesca da Rimini, Tchaikovsky’s interpretation of the eternal torment of elicit lovers as depicted in Dante’s Inferno narrative, with Francesca’s retelling of her own fraught story. BPO Concertmaster Nikki Chooi follows these selections by masterfully leading Beethoven’s monumental Violin Concerto in D major, which is celebrated for its compelling themes, dramatic structure, and improvised cadenzas.

 

WHERE: Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201

HOW: Order Tickets Online https://bpo.org/event/nikki-plays-beethoven/2025-10-17/ or at the box office (716) 885-5000

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WHEN: October 17, 2025,  7:30 PM

WHAT: The Rochester Oratorio Society presents Mass in Blue. Featuring Sarah Joyce Cooper, soprano, Jazz All Stars, and the Rochester Oratorio Society Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra

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The ROS opens its 80th season in celebratory style with brilliant music by Rochester composers and a jazz-inspired mass. Jeff Tyzik’s “Psalm 150” was premiered by the ROS 20 years ago. Hear it in Jeff’s new edition, along with Ron Nelson’s “Fanfare for a Festival” and the globally famous “Mass in Blue,” by Will Todd, in its local premiere. With Sarah Joyce Cooper, soprano, the ROS Orchestra and Jazz All Stars.

 

WHERE: Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614

HOW: Advance Tickets: General Admission $30, Senior Student $25. At the Door: $35

Discounts on all advance ticket purchases, including additional discounts for students and seniors. Tickets purchased at the door will be full price. https://rossings.org/allevents/mass-in-blue/ 

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WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:00 PM; Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

WHAT: The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2— In Concert.

 

In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding World™ escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord VoldemortTM. It all ends here.

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WHERE: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St., Rochester, NY

HOW: Order Tickets online https://rpo.org/event/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part2-2/ 

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WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM; Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents “Bach to the Future.”

As we open our 24th season, Vocális embraces both past and present. The great works of history have always walked alongside those of today. From the genius of J.S. Bach to the celebrated composers of today, join us as we honor the enduring legacy of choral singing!

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WHERE: 10/18 Venue- Montante Cultural Center - Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

10/19 Venue- Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 220 North Street, Buffalo, NY

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HOW: Individual Concert Tickets: $20 Adult | $10 Student

Individual tickets are sold at the door one hour before the concert begins, or in advance at vocalischamberchoir.org 

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