Cellist

Britten’s mysterious and moving Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes powerfully interpret an outcast fisherman’s tragic end amid turbulent seas. Buffalo-born Robert Paterson’s colorful Triple Concerto compellingly examines Earth’s fragility, while Beethoven’s gentle Sixth Symphony portrays a charming countryside turn, evoking deep relaxation and contemtment.

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Beethoven’s Pastoral

Kleinhans Music Hall

A weekend of fanciful dreams and fantastical escapades awaits when the musical narration of Richard Strauss’ Don Quixote takes the stage with BPO principal Roman Mekinulov portraying the role of the knight errant. The intoxicating romance of Spain continues with Ravel’s lush Rapsodie espagnole.

Don Quixote

Experience the heat and heartbeat of Latin America with this vibrant program, beginning with the sweeping, cinematic landscapes of Ginastera’s Pampeana No. 3. The energy intensifies as cellist Roman Mekinulov takes the stage for Miguel del Aguila’s Concierto en Tango, a work overflowing with rhythmic fire and seductive melodies. We round out the celebration with the colorful Spanish flair and spirited dances of Falla’s El sombrero de tres picos.

Concierto en Tango

Orpheum Theater

End the journey with music that feels like pure momentum. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is rhythm driven, joyful, and famously unshakeable once it takes off. Before it, Beethoven’s Triple Concerto brings three soloists into the spotlight, violinist Nikki Chooi, cellist Roman Mekinulov, and pianist Michael Davidman, creating a vibrant conversation between soloists and orchestra. The pairing makes an ideal finale, collaborative and uplifting, then propelled into the symphonic surge of the Seventh. This concert sends you out with energy and a sense of shared release.

Cellist

Roman Mekinulov

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 8, 2026

Concierto en Tango · Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Jun 13, 2027

Beethoven in Retrospect IV · Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

24 - 25 Oct, 2025

Beethoven’s Pastoral · Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

1 - 2 Mar, 2023

Don Quixote · Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in Triple Concerto by Beethoven

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Cello in Trio Concerto by Paterson

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Cello in Concierto en Tango by Águila

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

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