Free concert for the entire community!

The Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra join forces in a free concert of popular movie and video music including selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Moana, and Howl’s Moving Castle. This concert is made possible by the Innovation Partnership, MVP Health Care and the County of Albany.

You can also PLAY-IN! Bring your instrument and join the Albany Symphony and Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) on stage and play-in on one of the most iconic pieces in film music history. 

EMMANUEL FRATIANNI, GUEST CONDUCTOR

Video Games Live is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. With the energy and excitement of a rock concert mixed with the powerful emotion of a symphony, Games Live is sure to dazzle crowds of all ages—gamers and non-gamers alike!

Featuring music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, The Last of Us, Undertale, and more!

David Alan Miller, conductor

Kevin Cole, piano

Musical scenes from a cinematic state! Music Director David Alan Miller conducts music from movies set in or created by composers from the Empire State. Selections include West Side Story (Leonard Bernstein), Mudbound (Tamar-kali), The Lord of the Rings (Howard Shore), Taxi Driver (Bernard Herrmann), King Kong (Max Steiner), Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Henry Mancini) and more. Plus—a special guest appearance by pianist Kevin Cole performing George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Rivets!

From the cinema to TVs to cell phone screens, music for movies, shows and video games is a leading force in artistic innovation today. Join an array of industry experts for conversations about their work, their sector, and how they cracked into the business.

Join acclaimed pianist Kevin Cole for an intimate night of silver screen favorites from the Golden Age of Hollywood!