2026 AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL EVENTS
A concert showcasing over 30 years of innovative works exclusively commissioned for Dogs of Desire. Founded in 1994, Dogs of Desire has earned a national reputation as an incubator for the most inventive musical creations of our time. Experience the highlights of over 200 works commissioned for this ensemble.
The Dogs of Desire invite you to an open rehearsal, an exclusive chance to step inside the creative process. Experience firsthand how your favorite pieces take shape, from first notes to final polish, and discover what really happens behind the scenes. Led by David Alan Miller, this free event offers a rare and engaging glimpse into the art of rehearsal.
Join other orchestra enthusiasts to support your Albany Symphony at the Summer Soiree, the Albany Symphony's annual fundraising event.
Dogs of Desire, the orchestra’s electrifying, genre-bending new music group, presents newly penned works by some of today’s most adventurous American composers.
It’s past your BHED time! Fear not, vocalist/electronic sound artist Britt Hewitt and flutist/ performance artist Emily Duncan will tell you stories. BHED creates, commissions, and performs genre-defying music that merges contemporary music, theater, technology, and participatory ritual
Viet Cuong: New Work (world premiere)
Christopher Theofanidis: New Work
Clarice Assad: Terra, Concerto for Bassoon & Orchestra
Plus, America250 Commissions by: Brittney Benton, Jihyun Kim, & Max Vinetz
By participating in this event you will be unable to attend the BHED recital and Late Night Lounge events
We’ve partnered with Sea Smoke Waterfront Grill to turn your evening into a seamless, unforgettable night out. From dinner to the final applause, every detail is taken care of—so all you have to do is relax and enjoy.
Settle in for a late night gathering filled with vibrant music and spontaneous collaboration. Clarice Assad and special guest come together for a relaxed, lounge-style performance that blends genres, sparks creativity, and invites you into the moment.
From the composer’s imagination to the concert hall, watch as emerging composers have their newest works performed for the first time. Music Director David Alan Miller, composer Christopher Theofanidis, and musicians of the Albany Symphony guide each new voice through the challenges of composing in the 21st Century. In between the readings, sample new craft beverages from SingleCut.
