Symphony Spotlight
This week we share classical covers of pop songs, ensembles like the Imani Winds and their pursuit of racial equity, and information on our Romantic Brahms concert and WMHT Radio Hour.
Netflix's Bridgerton has allowed the Vitamin String Quartet to reimagine today's pop songs into classical covers! Check out this cover of Billie Eilish's song bad guy. Classical FM's Kyle Macdonald explores the creative choice of reimagining today's pop songs into arrangements that fit the time period in this article.
Albany
Symphony Hour
This week we're rebroadcasting the GRAMMY nominated Migrations recording! Tune in via 89.1 FM Albany, 88.7 FM Poughkeepsie, or online at wmht.org/classical on Friday 1/29 at 6pm!
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Classical Musicians on Racial Equality
Joshua Barone of the New York Times explores the efforts being made by artists, groups, and organizations towards racial equality. He features the Imani Winds, who performed Phenomenal Women during our 2019 Opening Night. He also features the Sphinx Organization, who is constantly working towards diversifying the arts.
Albany High School Alum. Featured in Inauguration
Adolphus Hailstork's piece Fanfare on Amazing Grace was performed during the 2021 Inauguration! Hailstork is an Albany High School alum. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.
Romantic Brahms - Saturday, February 13
The fifth subscription concert in our 2020-2021 season is fast approaching! Celebrate Valentine's weekend with the Albany Symphony! Click the link below to become a subscriber.