Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration
Jun
17
7:30 PM19:30

Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration

The Palace Theatre, together with The Albany Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. & Social Club and Albany Symphony, presents Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir, Tuesday, June 17, 7:30pm. Award-winning actress, singer, and storyteller Barbara Howard will emcee an evening of performances that celebrate black performing artists throughout history. In addition to the internationally renowned Howard University Gospel Choir, the evening features the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY, Empire State Youth Orchestra, and the Albany Symphony. This special evening of music is part of a week-long series of activities in Albany to commemorate the effective end of slavery in the United States. Residents and visitors are invited to lift their voices to celebrate freedom, unity, diversity, and Black history and culture.

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Water Music New York: More Voices - Medina
Jul
2
8:00 AM08:00

Water Music New York: More Voices - Medina

The Water Music New York: More Voices festival in Medina on July 2, 2025. It is a free, daylong festival to commemorate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal and celebrate the waters that connect us through local food, arts, music, and outdoor fun, all made possible by the New York State Canal Corporation. 

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Water Music New York: More Voices - Schuylerville
Jul
6
8:00 AM08:00

Water Music New York: More Voices - Schuylerville

As part of the Erie Canal bicentennial commemoration, the Albany Symphony, the NYS Canal Corporation, and Hudson Crossing Park are presenting a festival day celebrating the rich, multifaceted history of Washington and Saratoga Counties, with an emphasis on the experiences of Black Americans, culminating in a free orchestra concert that will feature a thrilling world-premiere composition by DBR (Daniel Bernard Roumain) inspired by the legacy and life of Solomon Northup.

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Isaac Thomas + Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony
Dec
13
7:30 PM19:30

Isaac Thomas + Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony

  • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (map)
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David Alan Miller, conductor

Christina Bouey, violin

Ji Weon Ryu, flute

Yi-heng Yang, fortepiano

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

Isaac Thomas: New Work (world premiere)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20

Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 94, “The Surprise”

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Isaac Thomas + Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony
Dec
14
3:00 PM15:00

Isaac Thomas + Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony

David Alan Miller, conductor

Christina Bouey, violin

Ji Weon Ryu, flute

Yi-heng Yang, fortepiano

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

Isaac Thomas: New Work (world premiere)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20

Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 94, “The Surprise”

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"First Draughts" Reading Session & Beer Tasting
Jun
8
4:00 PM16:00

"First Draughts" Reading Session & Beer Tasting

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 brews from SingleCut Beersmiths

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American Music Festival: Water Music
Jun
7
7:30 PM19:30

American Music Festival: Water Music

David Alan Miller, conductor

Stephen Williamson, clarinet

Third Coast Percussion

Bobby Ge: Beyond Anthropocene (world premiere)

Clarice Assad: Play! A Concerto for Percussion Quartet, Vocalist, and Orchestra

Sophia Jani: What do flowers do at night?

Christopher Theofanidis: Indigo Heaven for Clarinet and Orchestra

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More Voices Showcase
Jun
7
11:00 AM11:00

More Voices Showcase

Be inspired by chamber music that explores unique stories to commemorate the Erie Canal bicentennial, featuring vocalists MaryNell Morgan, Britt Hewitt and Devony Smith.

Clarice Assad: Earth and Water

Juhi Bansal: Refuge

Francisco del Pino: Orenda

Selections from Liberty Minstrel

Presented in Partnership with the Underground Railroad Education Center

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Dogs of Desire
Jun
6
6:00 PM18:00

Dogs of Desire

David Alan Miller, conductor

Britt Hewitt, soprano

Devony Smith, mezzo-soprano

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, including Katie Jenkins, Celka Ojakangas, & Max Vinetz.

Katie Jenkins: This Land of Ours: A Song Collection (world premiere)

Celka Ojakangas: Un Sogno (world premiere)

Max Vinetz: Redacted (world premiere)

Francisco del Pino: Memorial

Jack Frerer: Arrangements of pop songs & American classics

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Third Coast Percussion Performance
Jun
4
5:00 PM17:00

Third Coast Percussion Performance

Feel the rhythm of the Hudson River at Albany’s Historic Lock 1 – Jennings Landing with Chicago’s GRAMMY-award winning Third Coast Percussion quartet. Their mission is to inspire and educate through the creation of exciting and unexpected musical experiences. 

Third Coast Percussion's vision is a world-wide audience that embraces creativity, curiosity, and community through music. 

Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs or blanket to enjoy a perfect summer’s evening along the Hudson River!

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Peter and the Wolf: Tiny Tots - Saratoga
May
14
9:30 AM09:30

Peter and the Wolf: Tiny Tots - Saratoga

Embark on a magical music adventure with David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony and introduce your children and students to the imaginative world of orchestral music with Peter and the Wolf, a symphonic fairy tale for children by Sergei Prokofiev. 

Geared for children between the ages of 18-months and 6 years, Tiny Tots concerts are interactive school day performances that have thrilled preschool audiences, their teachers, and parents for over 20 years.

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Peter and the Wolf: Tiny Tots - Albany
May
12
to May 13

Peter and the Wolf: Tiny Tots - Albany

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Embark on a magical music adventure with David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony and introduce your children and students to the imaginative world of orchestral music with Peter and the Wolf, a symphonic fairy tale for children by Sergei Prokofiev. 

Geared for children between the ages of 18-months and 6 years, Tiny Tots concerts are interactive school day performances that have thrilled preschool audiences, their teachers, and parents for over 20 years.

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Crescendo Club: John Williams Concert + Trivia
May
3
6:00 PM18:00

Crescendo Club: John Williams Concert + Trivia

Want to make your concert experience a little more social? Join Crescendo Club! The next event is a special pre-concert Trivia at the Culinary Lab Seat in downtown Albany at 6PM on May 3, 2025. Enjoy John Williams movie trivia over drinks with fun, music-loving people like you! Tickets are $45 for the trivia event + concert. Use code CRESCENDO to order your discounted ticket and test your John Williams knowledge. (21+ event)

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Vanguard: Evening in Vienna
Mar
15
7:30 PM19:30

Vanguard: Evening in Vienna

Vanguard, the Albany Symphony’s dedicated volunteer and fundraising organization, is delighted to present Evening in Vienna! This event features a concert program of Viennese waltzes and music performed by the Albany Symphony, live dancing accompanying the performance, and a post-concert reception at the Arts Center of the Capital Region.

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Open Rehearsal: Daniel Roumain + Beethoven's Pastoral
Jan
9
7:00 PM19:00

Open Rehearsal: Daniel Roumain + Beethoven's Pastoral

  • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (map)
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Open Rehearsals are an exclusive opportunity for donors as a way to thank you for supporting your Albany Symphony. Donors who give $100 or more are invited to attend one Open Rehearsal this season. Donors who give $250 or more are invited to attend all Open Rehearsals.

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A Guided Discussion with Albany Symphony & Special Guest Artists Daniel Bernard Roumain & Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Jan
9
12:00 PM12:00

A Guided Discussion with Albany Symphony & Special Guest Artists Daniel Bernard Roumain & Marc Bamuthi Joseph

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Join the panel in this discussion and explore the themes of identity, forgiveness, expression and the power of music in performance at the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 9. On January 11, and January 12, 2025, the Albany Symphony will perform Daniel Bernard Roumain and Marc Bamuthi Joseph's Forgiveness, A Suite for Spoken Word & Orchestra.

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Nicky Sohn + Holiday Mozart & Vivaldi | Matinee
Dec
22
3:00 PM15:00

Nicky Sohn + Holiday Mozart & Vivaldi | Matinee

David Alan Miller, conductor

Bokyung Byun, guitar

Karen Hosmer & Grace Shryock, oboes

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Johann Sebastian Bach: Sinfonia from “Christmas Oratorio”

Nicky Sohn: Guitar Concerto (world premiere)

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Oboes

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”

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Nicky Sohn + Holiday Mozart & Vivaldi
Dec
21
7:30 PM19:30

Nicky Sohn + Holiday Mozart & Vivaldi

  • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (map)
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David Alan Miller, conductor

Bokyung Byun, guitar

Karen Hosmer & Grace Shryock, oboes

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Johann Sebastian Bach: Sinfonia from “Christmas Oratorio”

Nicky Sohn: Guitar Concerto (world premiere)

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Oboes

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”

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The Magic of Christmas
Dec
8
3:00 PM15:00

The Magic of Christmas

DAVID ALAN MILLER, CONDUCTOR

Make the Albany Symphony your home for the holidays and celebrate the season with family and friends at the Capital Region’s most beloved holiday spectacular. Performing Christmas carols, sparkling holiday favorites and more: Capital District Youth Chorale, Rince Go Brách, The Music Studio, and Northeast Ballet Company!

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