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Scheherazade!

  • Proctors Theater 432 State Street Schenectady, NY, 12305 United States (map)
Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade is inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, which chronicles the life of Scheherazade. In order to prevent herself from being killed, Scheherazade tells her captor a different story each night.

Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade is inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, which chronicles the life of Scheherazade. In order to prevent herself from being killed, Scheherazade tells her captor a different story each night.

Erina Yashima, guest conductor | Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin

Vivian Fung: A Child’s Dream of Toys

Alexander Glazunov: Violin Concerto

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

To purchase tickets click on the ORDER TICKETS button above or call the Box Office at (518) 694-3300

All patrons are required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entry, and to wear a mask (regardless of vaccination status) before entering. Per Proctors protocols, negative PCR tests will only be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination if accompanied by a letter from a medical or religious exemption letter. Click here for Proctors protocols. Thank you for helping us make and share music safely!

Check out this recording of violinist Maya Buchanan performing the final movement of Korngold’s Violin Concerto, recorded in 2018.


 

Parking & Directions

FREE and convenient parking is available at the Schenectady Municipal Parking Garage, located at 220 Broadway. Additional parking is available in municipal lots on Clinton & State Streets.


Albany Symphony Concert Shuttle

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The Albany Symphony is excited to announce the return of the concert shuttle program! Book your round-tip ride for $20. Pick-up/Drop-off will be at CDTA Park & Ride located on 141 Elm Avenue, Bethlehem, NY 12054. The shuttle will leave for the venue at 6:00pm and depart from the venue at 9:45pm.

Call the Box Office to reserve your spot at (518) 694-3300 ext. 143!

Earlier Event: December 11
The Nutcracker