David Alan Miller, conductor
Sandbox Percussion
Takács Quartet
The concert
America’s 250th comes vividly to life with great American composer Samuel Barber’s vibrant Symphony. No. 1 and three extraordinary new works representing diverse cultures and viewpoints—featuring the legendary Takács Quartet and Grammy-nominated Sandbox Percussion.
The Program
SAMUEL BARBER: Symphony No. 1
VIET CUONG: New Work for Percussion Quartet and Orchestra
GABRIELA LENA FRANK: Kachkanaraqmi, I’m still here
TANNER PORTER: Palimpsest
The ExperiencE
Settle into the striking architecture and acoustics of EMPAC in Troy and experience the excitement of new music coming to life. As the grand finale of the Albany Symphony’s American Music Festival, this concert offers the rare opportunity to hear multiple premieres performed by world-class musicians in one of the region’s most innovative concert spaces—an inspiring experience for longtime concertgoers and curious first-time listeners alike.
Enhance your concert experience! Arrive early to hear a pre-concert talk with Music Director David Alan Miller at 6:30pm.
PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Parking: All parking is FREE on nights and weekends in City of Troy.
FREE parking is also available at the State Street Parking Garage located at the corner of State Street and River Street, a short 4-minute walk from the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
GPS Address: 189 River St, Troy, NY 12180
Accessibility: Large-print programs and assistive listening devices available upon request, find an usher or staff member for more information.
Shuttle: Our safe and convenient concert shuttle will enhance your Albany Symphony concert experience. Round-trip transportation from Delmar is $20, click the link below or call the box office at (518) 694-3300 ext. 2 to reserve your spot.