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In Appreciation
  Albany Symphony Orchestra’s
Concert and Gala Celebration:
 
Spend an evening celebrating the romance of Asia with a
Chinese Romeo & Juliet Concert and The Butterfly Lovers’ Gala.
 
CONCERT - Saturday October 27, 2007, 6:30 PM
GALA - Saturday October 27, 2007, 8:30 PM
 
Take a romantic voyage to China with the Albany Symphony as we celebrate the music of love. Your first stop will be the Palace Theatre for a performance featuring the breathtakingly beautiful
Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto. Based on an ancient legend of young love, it is the most famous piece of Chinese classical music.
 
Following the performance, Steven and Susan Bouchey, Gala Chairs, Bea and Bob Herman, Honorary Chairs, and the Albany Symphony Gala Committee invite you to the Fort Orange Club for an evening celebrating the romance and culture of Asia. The gala will feature gourmet food with an Asian twist, dancing and a wonderful silent auction.
This exotic, elegant evening is sure to thrill the traveler in everyone!

 
The Butterfly Lovers’ Legend Once upon a time, a beautiful young lady named Chu Ying-tai wished to attend school, like the boys in her village. Her wish was so great she disguised herself as a boy...
read the complete legend >

watch the video! >
 
For more information and
tickets contact Beth Hickox,
at 518-465-4755
 
Parking made easy!
Starting at 5:30PM, patrons may park at the Fort Orange Club. Trolley service to and from the Palace Theatre and the Fort Orange Club will be provided by the Aqua Ducks.
 
   
 
Giving Levels for Concert and Gala:
 
     
 
Explorer   $300. ~ Honorary Committee
Vacationer   $215.
Trekker   $145. ~ Under 40
Concert Only:    
A price tickets   $46.00
B price tickets   $37.50
C price tickets   $23.00
Gala Only:    
Explorer   $300. ~ Honorary Committee
Vacationer   $215.
Trekker   $145. ~ Under 40
     
  Gala Corporate Sponsors
 
Albany Medical Center
Axiom Capital
Comfortex Window Fashions
Fuller O’ Brien Incorporated
Jack’s Oyster House
McNamee, Lochner, Titus and Williams, P.C.
Nigro Companies
Oberlander Group
Siena College
Sneeringer Monahan Provost Redgrave Title Agency, Inc.

 
Gala Committee

 
Dr. Jeanette Altarriba
Susan and Steven Bouchey
Melissa Goldberg
Karol Gordon
Joseph Gravini
Betty Gross
Kawther Jabbur
Rosemarie Kinum
Mark Lasch
James Lenden
Denise Maurer
John J. Nigro
Kathleen Paulsen
Anne (Polly) Petruska
Jeanne Tartaglia
Micheileen J. Treadwell

 
     
Albany Symphony : 19 Clinton Avenue : Albany, New York : 12207 : PHONE: 518-465-4755 : FAX: 518-465-3711    Website Design: oberlander group