Enjoy! We are delighted to have so many live performances again!

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WHEN: Friday, December 6, 2024, 8:00 PM; Saturday, December 7, 2024, 7:30 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents “A Vocális Christmas.” 

A Vocális tradition continues! Join us as we ring in the holiday season in the glorious acoustics of Amherst Community Church and the Karpeles Manuscript Museum. Bring the whole family! Relax to the sweet sounds of an intimate choral Christmas.

 

WHERE: Dec. 6 Venue: Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Highway, Amherst, NY

Dec. 7 Venue: Karpeles Manuscript Museum, North St. and Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY

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 www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: December 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM; December 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM; December 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Make the Yuletide Gay.” Celebrate the Holiday Season with The BGMC at three great venues across WNY.

 

WHERE: 

Dec. 8 Venue: Orchard Park United Methodist Church, 3700 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY

Dec. 14 Venue: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St, Buffalo, NY

Dec. 15 Venue: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2669 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY

HOW: Visit the BGMC Website for more info

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WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 7:00 PM; Sunday, December 15, 2:30 PM

WHAT: The Harmonia Chamber Singers presents “Christmas with Harmonia.” Everyone’s favorite time of year! Celebrate with us as we sing Advent and Christmas carols—ancient and new.

WHERE: Dec. 14 Venue: Saints Peter & Paul Church, 5480 Main Street Williamsville, NY

Dec. 15 Venue: Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church, 35 Edward Street Buffalo, NY

HOW: Order Tickets Online via Eventbrite

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WHEN: Friday, January 25, 2025
WHAT: "A Winter Evening of Operatic Arias." Featuring Ari Plucinska, Matej Kockovsky, and Henri Star Muhammad. Accompanied by Anthony Kunz, piano, with delightful guests David Jancetic and Daniel Viola. Treat yourself to a beautiful evening of operatic arias, violin concertos, and piano sonatas. 
WHERE: Kenan Theatre, 433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094
HOW: General Admission $35; VIP $50; Student/Senior $18 
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WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:00 PM

WHAT: Opera-Lytes presents their 30th Anniversary Concert. 

Check the Opera-Lytes website or Facebook page later in the fall for information on how to join the chorus for our anniversary concert. There will be opportunities for principal singers and small ensembles. Rehearsals will begin in January with music director Paul Waara.

WHERE: Amherst Community Church,  77 Washington Hwy, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Ticket information will be available later in the fall.

Visit Opera-Lytes's Website   for more information

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WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2024, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Harmonia Chamber Singers presents Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor for Mixed Chorus and Wind Ensemble. Harmonia will present Bruckner's Mass in E Minor on March 8 in celebration of his 200th Birthday! Directed by Rob Pacillo.

WHERE: Assumption of the Blessed, 435 Amherst Street Buffalo, NY

HOW: Order Tickets Online via Eventbrite

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WHEN: Friday, March 14, 2025, 7:30 PM

WHAT: The Rochester Oratorio Society presents “Misatango.” 

Martin Palmeri’s Misa a Buenos Aires is an immensely popular, worldwide sensation, blending traditional Latin mass texts with Tango music, bandoneon, and irresistible rhythms. With the beautifully serene and timely Psalm for the Living, by perhaps the greatest Black American composer, William Grant Still. Alicia Esmeralda Barry joins the ROS as mezzo-soprano soloist.

 

Cash donations, as well as donations of food, clothing, and personal items, will be accepted to benefit Action for A Better Community, in recognition of their 60th Season.

WHERE: Asbury First United Methodist Church 1040 East Avenue Rochester, NY

HOW: Order tickets online at https://rossings.org/allevents/misatango/ 

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WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 7:30 PM;  Sunday, March 16, 2025, 4:00 PM 

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents “A Musical Feast!”

“Food is music for the body, music is food to the heart.” - Gregory David Roberts.

Sit down with us as we feast on humorous and heartfelt choral renditions that nourish us. From the ridiculous to the sublime, Vocalis invites you to indulge in savory sounds. Bring your appetite!

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WHERE: Mar. 15 Venue: Saint Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 139 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY

Mar. 16 Venue: University Presbyterian Church, 3330 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

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 www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: March 28, 2025, 7:00 PM; March 30, 2025, 5:00 PM

WHAT: Sotto Vice presents Donizetti’s Lucia Di Lammermoor. 

The story of a young woman coerced into an unhappy marriage by her ambitious brother. Driven to madness by betrayal and societal pressures, Lucia’s tragic fate unfolds through heart wrenching arias and dramatic scenes, culminating in an intense and legendary climax!

 

Featuring Jessie Downs as Lucia, Jax Hassler as Edgardo, Stephen Walley as Enrico, Tim Flynn as Raimondo, Beth White as Alisa

WHERE: Location TBA

HOW: Order Tickets Online Here  

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WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:00 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents “On the Town: Asbury Hall.” Come show your support for The BGMC and its talented members as they put on their own star-studded spectacular performance!

WHERE: Asbury Hall at Babeville 341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 

 HOW: Visit the BGMC Website for more information

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WHEN: Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:30 PM

WHAT: Vocális Chamber Choir presents: CHORAL CONNECTIONS WEEKEND FEATURING NY POLYPHONY

Community Sing and Masterclass with NY Polyphony

Featuring: Geoffrey D. Williams, countertenor, Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor, Andrew Fuchs, tenor, Craig Phillips bass-baritone

We welcome the GRAMMY-nominated members of NY Polyphony, as they present a masterclass on refining and polishing the choral sound. With world-class artistry, the group will lead Vocális and the community in an evening highlighting the discipline and skills necessary for great ensemble singing. Bring your voice, or just sit and listen. Join us! 

 

WHERE: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Free admission

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WHEN: May 17, 2025, 7:30 PM; May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM

WHAT: The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Louder Than Words.” Join us as we close our season with a collection of songs honoring the community we build through love and acceptance.

WHERE: May 17 Venue: Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY

May 18 Venue: University Presbyterian Church,  3330 Main St, Buffalo, NY

HOW: Visit the BGMC Website for more information

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WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 4:00 PM

WHAT: Choral Connections Season Finale Concert. “When Music Sounds” In Collaboration with NY Polyphony

Vocális closes our 23rd season by amplifying the art of choral singing with NY Polyphony. Come and be inspired by their extraordinary singing, as they join Vocális in a unique collaboration. Working together, the audience will be enveloped in sound and spirit. Not to be missed!

WHERE: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

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 www.vocalischamberchoir.org 

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WHEN: View the complete Met schedule online.

WHAT: Metropolitan Opera 2024-2025 Season

HOW: View Link Here 

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