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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Building on the success of last year’s “Movie Music Play-In,” the Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) are thrilled to present an exciting afternoon of collaborative music-making, generously supported by the Innovation Partnership. This special event, designed to engage and entertain audiences of all ages, will take place at the MVP Arena on October 14 at 3:00pm. 

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 classical 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.

David Alan Miller, conductor | Harmony Zhu, piano

Brahms: “Tragic” Overture

Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto featuring Harmony Zhu

Clara Schumann: Piano Concerto featuring Harmony Zhu

Loren Loiacono: muse.mute.mate.made (world premiere)

Celebrate the season with family and friends at the Capital Region's favorite holiday spectacular. Hear the Albany Symphony and a sleigh full of talent from the Capital Region perform your favorite Christmas carols, sparkling holiday favorites & more! Plus a special visit from Santa Claus.