Last weekend allowed us to get intimate with the music of Duke Ellington's jazzy pop pieces as part of the BPO's "Pops Series"... this weekend, though, it's time to get classic.

This Saturday and Sunday, the BPO will be hosting the final week of their celebration of the genius of Duke Ellington at Kleinhan's Music Hall.  Many consider him to be among the greatest composers of the 20th Century (and the fact that the BPO has dedicated two weeks of programming to his music is nothing to sway me differently).

Experience the Suite from The River, as well as, Black, Brown, and Beige by Duke Ellington and Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns.

The music being played this weekend has a far reach, as lovers of big band, jazz, and classical will all find something to enjoy.

Showtimes are as follows:

Saturday, May 12 - 8PM

Sunday, May 13 - 2:30PM

Tickets range from $25-$72 and as always,

students get in for $10 with a student ID.