David Alan Miller, conductor

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.

Join Albany Symphony musicians for a free chamber music event at Colonie Library

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. 

David Alan Miller, conductor

Daniel Matsukawa​, Bassoon

Sandbox Percussion

CLARICE ASSAD: Terra, Concerto for Bassoon & Orchestra​

CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS:  Drum Circles 

VIET CUONG: Concentric Circles  (World Premiere)

BRITTNEY BENTON: With Liberty and Justice For All?

MAX VINETZ: This isn’t working

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

David Alan Miller, conductor

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.

VIET CUONG: Re(new)al

LUKE HAAKSMA: Broadcasts from the Bubble

BEN MORRIS: Life Springs Blue

JACK FRERER: Arrangements of pop songs & American classics

David Alan Miller, conductor

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.

David Alan Miller, conductor

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.

VIET CUONG:Re(new)al

CELKA OJAKANGAS: Un Sogno

CAROLYN YARNELL: Dreamer

DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN (DBR) : Grace

DANIEL WORLEY: Tongues

KEN EBERHARD: Five Haikus for Daytime Television

EVAN HAUSE: US Lowball

GABRIEL IAN GOULD: Puja

ROSHANNE ETEZADY: Start it up

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.

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.

David Alan Miller, conductor

The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination. To new worlds. Through heart-pounding adventures. Be there as David Alan Miller conducts all your John Williams favorites: Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, E.T., and of course, Star Wars.

Vanguard’s always-popular luncheon returns this spring! Attend this fun, festive afternoon including a fashion show!

David Alan Miller, conductor

Garrick Ohlsson, Piano

Joel Thompson: To See the Sky ​

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations

David Alan Miller, conductor

Garrick Ohlsson, Piano

Joel Thompson: To See the Sky ​

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations

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 food and drinks before heading to a concert!

Bring your gently used orchestra and band instruments to Bethlehem Public Library for this instrument drive hosted by Vanguard.

David Alan Miller, conductor

Anwen Deng, piano

Francisco del Pino: New Work (world premiere)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7

David Alan Miller, conductor

Anwen Deng, piano

Francisco del Pino: Ritual

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7

The Albany Symphony has dedicated the Valentine’s Weekend concerts to honor Vanguard and the Symphony volunteers.

To continue the celebration, Vanguard will be hosting a delightful reception following the Sunday performance at the Hart Cluett Museum. They will offer food from Old Daley, champagne, and more! This will be part of Vanguard’s major fundraising effort for the Symphony.

Date Night Package Available

David Alan Miller, conductor

John Brancy, baritone

Kara Dugan, mezzo-soprano

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Tempest​

Gustav Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer​

Loren Loiacono: New Vocal Work (world premiere)

Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3, ​“Rhenish”

Crescendo Club Pre-Concert Event Available!

David Alan Miller, conductor

John Brancy, baritone

Kara Dugan, mezzo-soprano

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Tempest​

Gustav Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer​

Loren Loiacono: New Vocal Work (world premiere)

Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3, ​“Rhenish”

Albany Symphony Crescendo Club enhances the symphony experience, creating connections and building a community surrounding Albany Symphony concerts. Enjoy food, drinks, fun activities, and a Symphony 101 presentation where you’ll get to know everything there is about symphony concerts.

André Raphel, Guest Conductor

Midori, violin​

Jennifer Higdon: TenFold​​

Ludwig van Beethoven: Violin Concerto

Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10

David Alan Miller, conductor

Christina Bouey, violin

Ji Weon Ryu, flute

Yi-heng Yang, fortepiano

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

Isaac Thomas: Pocket-Sinfonietta (world premiere)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20

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

David Alan Miller, conductor

Christina Bouey, violin

Ji Weon Ryu, flute

Yi-heng Yang, fortepiano

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

Isaac Thomas: Pocket-Sinfonietta (world premiere)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20

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

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 sparkling carols, holiday favorites and more: The Music Studio, Capital District Youth Chorale, Northeast Ballet Company, and Rince go Bràch!

The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at RPI, in conjunction with Albany Symphony Orchestra, New York State Canal Corporation, and New York Power Authority, would like to present Reflections on Waterways, a symposium which revisits the various celebratory performances done along the route of the Erie Canal commemorating the 200th anniversary of the waterway, with commentary from several guest speakers. 

David Alan Miller, conductor

Keila Wakao, violin

Albany Pro Musica

Bobby Ge: Violin Concerto, “Ballet du Son” (world premiere)

Gustav Holst: The Planets

Support your Albany Symphony at Vanguard’s Jazz Brunch! Enjoy fare by Chef Will Brown and music by the Joe Barna Trio at beautiful June Farms in West Sand Lake.

Through the generosity of the Innovation Partnership, the Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) presents the third annual Symphony Side-by-Side, an afternoon of collaborative musicianship and mentoring. Student musicians from ESYO and the entire Capital Region rehearse and perform alongside the GRAMMY-winning Albany Symphony Orchestra to experience the symphonic performance process at the professional level.