Symphony Spotlight - 6/10/21

Symphony Spotlight

The American Music Festival is here!
Visit AlbanySymphony.com for program information,
and free livestreams of our concerts and community events!


The latest preview of the American Music Festival is a great overview from Arts Critic Geraldine Freedman that includes thoughtful interviews with Music Director David Alan Miller and composer Christopher Theofanidis.

“The pieces we’ve commissioned are a wonderful mixture of poignant beauty, humor and suffering that are a wonderful preview of a post-pandemic art and with fascinating presentation,” Miller said.


Albany Symphony Hour

The Albany Symphony Radio Hour continues with Brahms and Schuman! Tune in via 89.1 FM Albany, 88.7 FM Poughkeepsie, or online at wmht.org/classical on Friday 6/11 at 6pm!


FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Dogs of Desire
Friday, June 11 at 7:30pm

The Albany Symphony's genre-bending new music ensemble will be streaming live from the Palace Theatre!

Go to the Dogs of Desire program and free livestream page

Virtual Late Night with Clarice Assad

Friday, June 11 at 9:00pm
Immediately following the Dogs of Desire, join Clarice Assad for this laid-back intimate performance. Use the button below or simply tune in for Dogs and stay for Assad after!

Go to the Late Night program and free livestream page

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Albany Symphony Season Finale!

Saturday, June 12 at 7:30pm

The Albany Symphony's 2020-21 Season Finale, livestreamed from the Palace Theatre! The pre-concert talk begins at 7pm, the concert starts at 7:30pm. After the show there will be an interactive Q&A with David and the composers!

Go to the Symphony Finale program and livestream page

SUNDAY, JUNE 13

William Kanengiser & Scott Tennant Guitar Recital

Sunday, June 13 at 10am
Acclaimed guitarists William Kanengiser and Scott Tennant from the L.A. Guitar Quartet present a special program of solo and duo works.

Go to the Guitar Recital program and livestream page

"First Draughts" Reading Session

Sunday, June 13 at 7:30pm

Watch as emerging composers have new works performed for the first time. David Alan Miller, composer Christopher Theofanidis, and our musicians guide each new voice through the challenges of composing in the 21st century.

Go to the "First Draughts" program and livestream page

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