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JoAnn Falletta conducts the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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JoAnn Falletta and the BPO present Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto

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JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra – A Hero’s Life; with Behzad Ranjbaran, composer; Nikki Chooi, violin (Pentatone)

Fifteen years ago, JoAnn Falleta conducted Iranian-American composer Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto. At the time, she told him, “Behzad, this is a magnificent work. I'm gonna record it someday.” That day is finally here. The recording, titled A Hero’s Life, features the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with its concertmaster, Nikki Chooi, as the soloist. Find out more on New Classical Tracks, with host Julie Amacher.

Resources

  • JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra – A Hero’s Life; with Behzad Ranjbaran, composer; Nikki Chooi, violin (Amazon)

  • JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (official site)

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