Symphony Spotlight - 1/14/21
Symphony Spotlight
Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and we hope you find some time to reflect on his legacy. Keep reading to find a clip from our "Tchaikovsky Serenade" concert, news from Governor Cuomo's State of the State 2021 address, and more.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday 1/18, we wanted to share this clip of Jessie Montgomery's Banner, performed January 9, 2021 at Universal Preservation Hall. At 1:20, you can hear a theme from Lift Every Voice and Sing (the Black National Anthem) being played by the double basses.
We applaud Governor Cuomo's initiative, New York Arts Revival and are excited to be a participant. Watch this short clip above, or click here to learn more about the project from the State of the State 2021 address.
Albany Symphony Hour
Start off your weekend with the Albany Symphony and WMHT! Tune in via 89.1 FM Albany, 88.7 FM Poughkeepsie, or online at wmht.org/classical on Friday 1/15 at 6pm!
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GRAMMYS Postponed to March
The Recording Academy has decided to postpone the upcoming GRAMMY awards due to a rise in COVID-19. The new date for the awards ceremony is Sunday, March 14. Be sure to tune in and see if Christopher Theofanidis' Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra takes home the GRAMMY!