Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Takes Home A Grammy
It's no surprise to Western New Yorkers that the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has won another Grammy Award.
The BPO, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, UCLA Chamber Singers, and composer Richard Danielpour, under the direction of JoAnn Falletta have taken home a Grammy for their choral performance.
"The Passion of Yeshua" was written by Danielpour, a schoolmate and longtime friend of Maestro JoAnn Falletta. The composition is described as the personal telling of the final hours of Christ on earth.
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"The musicians, singers, Richard, and I are truly humbled and honored by these awards," Falletta said in a statement. " 'The Passion of Yeshua’ was an incredible project that brought together hundreds of musicians and voices in a simply unforgettable performance. "We thank the Recording Academy for this prestigious honor, and all the other remarkable nominees for their outstanding work."