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Symphony Spotlight - 4/16/20

Symphony Spotlight

Our current season is all about phenomenal women. This week Albany Symphony highlights two inspirational women in music today: Percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and American composer Joan Tower.

Craziest mishap on-stage? Favorite non-orchestral instrument?

If you have a question you've always wanted to ask Music Director David Alan Miller, now is your chance to get an answer! The Maestro will be going live on Facebook on Wednesday, April 22 at 6pm to answer YOUR questions!

Post your question on any of our social media platforms (FacebookInstagram, or Twitter), or simply reply to this email! The possibilities are almost endless!


It’s the next episode of COSMOS! In this video Maestro David Alan Miller checks in with composer Joan Tower. Watch the highlights above, or click here to watch the full video.


the albany symphony hour

Tune in to WMHT 89.1 Classical FM on Fridays at 6pm for The Albany Symphony Hour.  David Alan Miller and Rob Brown curate and discuss a selection of Albany Symphony concert and recording highlights. This week features Orion Weiss in Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Opus 21, as well as Dame Evelyn Glennie in John Corigliano's Metal.


Capital Region musicians stay creative during COVID-19

Composer Evan Mack is staying creative during COVID-19 as you can see in this Daily Gazette interview by Geraldine Freedman.  The Albany Symphony gave a concert performance of his opera “Roscoe” and premiered several works by Evan over the years.