Albany Symphony Crescendo Club
Creating Community within the Symphony Experience
Purchase tickets to Crescendo Club on April 18, 2026
Crescendo Club pre-concert event | Hart Cluett Museum | 6-7PM
Ohlsson Plays Rach 2 + Elgar's Enigma Variations | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | 7:30PM
Hear from "The Gilded Scholar" himself!
Dr. Christopher Brellochs is Dean of the SUNY Schenectady School of Music and has been a music educator for over 25 years. He also played composer/conductor John Knowles Paine in an episode of HBO's The Gilded Age, as well as worked with the team on the historic accuracy of the show. His research specialty is "Music of the Gilded Age," in which Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Elgar's Enigma Variations both had their United States premieres.
At Crescendo Club, Dr. Brellochs will guide you through the music of the concert, as well as the surrounding history and culture. You'll gain deeper understanding of what the composers intended musically and emotionally through an immersive presentation in a small group setting.
Plus, connect with fellow music lovers over substantial bites before heading to the concert!
Crescendo Club tickets*: $40
*Tickets to Ohlsson Plays Rach 2 + Elgar's Enigma Variations must be purchased separately.
Crescendo Club Membership
Albany Symphony Crescendo Club enhances the symphony experience, creating connections and building a community surrounding Albany Symphony concerts. Attend pre-concert events filled with fun activities and expert conversations over delicious food before heading to a concert!
Who are we looking for?
Do you have a passion for music and a desire to connect with other concertgoers? Do you seek out experiences that go beyond the concert hall? Then Crescendo Club is your perfect match! *All events are 21+
What’s Included in a Crescendo Club Membership:
Best Available Seating with Fellow Crescendo Club Members to the following concerts
Bobby Ge + Holst’s The Planets, November 8, 2025 at 7:30PM | Palace Theatre
Loren Loiacono + Tchaikovsky & Mahler, February 14, 2026 at 7:30PM | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Joel Thompson + Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, April 18, 2026 at 7:30PM | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Pre-concert event starting at 6PM (Location TBA)
Drinks and heavy appetizers
Trivia, Music Expert Lectures, Artist Meet & Greet or other exciting experiences
Additional benefits include:
Discounts on additional tickets
Waived ticketing fees
Free ticket exchanges if you cannot attend one of the performances
Contact us at patronservices@albanysymphony.com or (518) 694-3300 to learn more.
Past Crescendo Club Events
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Hart Cluett Museum
A special Valentine’s Day-themed Crescendo Club took place before Loren Loiacono + Tchaikovsky & Mahler. Attendees got an insider’s look at the life of a professional orchestra musician through an interactive discussion with Albany Symphony musicians Kevin Bellosa, Carla Bellosa, Paula Oakes, and Hayley Miller. Plus, attendees shared their favorite music, places, food, and stories in a Valentine’s Day Wall of Love!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Common Roots
The first Crescendo Club of the season kicked off before Bobby Ge + Holst's The Planets. Members witnessed a riveting presentation about the astronomical and astrological lore surrounding Holst’s The Planets from Kerry Lewis, miSci astronomer, and Mimí Folco, expert astrologist and founder of Harvey Mountain Alchemy.
Crescendo Club members had plenty of time to connect over drinks and food before heading over to the Palace Theatre to experience the concert together!
Have Any Questions?
To learn more about Crescendo Club, email patronservices@albanysymphony.com or call (518) 694-3300.
