Artpark logoArtpark Emerald Grove Stage, August 10, 2025

Lewiston, NY –  Artpark is thrilled to host local Buffalo musician and composer Moshe Shulman, for his World Premier of Beyond Buffalo A Celebration of Multiculturalism in Music and Dance on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 7PM at Artpark’s Emerald Grove Stage in the Lower Park. (South 4th St. entrance) 

Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Students/Children.

Advance tickets go on sale Friday, April 25 at 10AM. 

Beyond Buffalo A Celebration of Multiculturalism in Music and Dance is an original composition featuring six musicians and seven dancers who will come together to showcase several international styles or music with their accompanying distinct styles of dance. 

“Exploring different cultures musically has interested me since my early twenties. Recently, it dawned on me that I don’t have to travel far to explore new ideas of expression, because so many exist here, in my own city of Buffalo and its surroundings.”

‘“Beyond Buffalo’ is written and dedicated to all the dancers of the Greater Buffalo area that I chose for this project: those who were born here, and those who travelled from near and far. This suite showcases the expressions of many cultures and genres, and exhibits their unique musical elements. It also attempts to present the reality that within differences, there is an underlying unity. For example, the same melody can exist in different styles of music; a rhythmical pattern can find itself in two seemingly opposite genres; a ballet dancer can have an inspiring duet with an African dancer.”

“This is not a multicultural piece, like a salad of unrelated ingredients, but rather handpicked elements of music from different parts of the world spread over ten different dishes. Every ingredient tells a story; every flavor dances on your palate. I hope you enjoy this banquet, served up by a woodwind quartet, piano, percussion, and, of course, dance.” - Moshe Shulman

More on Moshe Shulman

Russian-born Israeli/American composer, violin, viola, bandoneon and accordion player, Moshe Shulman (b.1978) lives in Buffalo, NY where he and his wife, Miranda, raise a family of three children. His recent compositional rewards include: 2020 NYSCA grant to write children ballet; 2015 Fromm Foundation Commission from Harvard University which resulted in “Seven Prophetesses” for voice, harp and string quartet. .

Featured Musicians: Featured Dancers and Styles:

Christine Davis - flute Erico Ansuade - (Ghana) 

Megan Kyle - oboe Riesa Avanti - (Balinese)

Michael Tumiel - clarinet Gaitrie Devi S.- (Indian)

Doron Laznow - bassoon Kenzie - (belly dance)

Ivan Docenko - piano Monica Karwan - (modern)

Ben Cohen - percussion Phil Wackerfuss - (modern)

Isabella Guerrucci - (ballet)

This composition is made possible by 2025 New York State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Commission Award and Artpark.

Tickets will be available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com and the Artpark box office. The Artpark Box office, located via South 4th Street, is now open Tuesday-Friday 10AM- 4PM and Saturdays 10am-2pm. 

Additional 2025 events and programs at Artpark currently on sale include: 

Wine & Wheels (multiple dates in June & July); The Driver Era (June 6); Candlelight Concert (June 11); The String Cheese Incident (June 18); Gary Clark Jr. (June 24); Artcamps (three sessions in July); George Thorogood and The Destroyers & 38 Special (July 1); Todd Rundgren (July 3);  Rick Springfield: I Want My 80’s Tour with John Waite, Wang Chung & Paul Young (July 5); Juanes (July 10); Artpark Fairy House Festival (July 12); Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (July 17); Rainbow Kitten Surprise (July 29); Lucy Dacus (July 30); Blackberry Smoke and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs (July 31); Slightly Stoopid (August 1); Chicago (August 8); Beyond Buffalo A Celebration of Multiculturalism in Music and Dance (August 10);  Fitz and The Tantrums (August 12); Yacht Rock Revue (August 13); Toad The Wet Sprocket (August 15); Cypress Hill & Atmosphere: Dank Daze of Summer Tour (August 19); Gregory Alan Isakov with Ocie Elliott (August 24); “Wicked Sing-Along” Movie Night (August 26);The Australian Pink Floyd: 50th Anniversary Wish You Were Here Tour (August 27); UB40 (8/29); Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble Tour (August 30); Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas (September 21); Vance Joy (September 26) & CoComelon:Sing-A-Long LIVE (September 27)

Please visit artpark.net for additional events and information.

The 2025 Artpark Season is sponsored and supported in part by: 

M & T Bank; Cullen Foundation; New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Parks & Trails New York; Modern Disposal Services; Town of Lewison; Niagara County Legislature; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature,  Labatt Blue Light; Bud Light; Southern Tier Brewing, Buffalocal and Northtown Automotive Companies.

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The Earl W. Brydges Artpark is being operated by Artpark & Company, Inc. for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation under a long-term collaborative agreement