“The Albany Symphony is now one of the country’s great orchestras.”
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Listen Adventurously.
Expand your world.
The Grammy-winning Albany Symphony shares exhilarating performances that surprise, move, and stay with you. From the iconic to the brand new, we extend the possibilities of orchestral music. There’s always something to discover.
Upcoming events
Magic of Christmas
Sunday December 6 at 3pm
Palace Theatre
David Alan Miller, conductor
Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, narrator
Northeast Ballet Company
The Music Studio
Rince go Brách Irish Dance Academy
World of Dance
Capital District Youth Chorale joined by:
Johnstown High School Chamber Choir
Saratoga Springs High School Choraliers
For two decades, The Magic of Christmas has been the Capital Region's most beloved holiday tradition, filling the hall with dazzling carols, glittering favorites, and the warmth of togetherness that makes the season so special. This year, we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate 20 years of magic. Gather your family, bring your friends, and be part of a milestone worth marking.
Mozart & Manny: a Classical Holiday
Saturday December 19 at 7:30pm
Sunday December 20 at 3:00pm
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
David Alan Miller, conductor
Emanuel Ax, piano
Lauren Henning, bassoon
Kate Morton, mezzo-soprano
GEORGE FRIDERICH HANDEL: Sinfonia from Messiah
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 25
ANTONIO VIVALDI: Bassoon Concerto RV498
ELISE WINKLER: New Work (World Premiere)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 2
Hear the moment
The Albany Symphony is nationally recognized for championing and nurturing living composers and commissioning new works that speak to right now.
We’re not only preserving a tradition—we’re building it.
World Premiere and recording of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s Forgiveness
on June 10, 2023 with spoken word artist and librettist Bamuthi
Photo credit: Gary Gold Photography
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Education for all
Make music with the Albany Symphony
Music Director David Alan Miller and our musicians offer a rich variety of ways to discover, create, collaborate, and develop a lifelong love of music with programs for toddlers, seniors, and everyone in between.
Your support powers the Albany Symphony
The Albany Symphony is the musical engine of the Capital Region, a source of connection for our communities, and a driving force in orchestral music. You make it possible for us to unite thousands across the region, provide vital learning opportunities, strengthen our creative economy, and advance the future of music.
