Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 was premiered just nine days before his death in 1893. It differs from the usual structure of a symphony by ending with a slow movement, leading many to believe it was a premonition of his death.
David Alan Miller, conductor | Wei Luo, piano
Hannah Kendall: The Spark Catchers
Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
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To welcome you back to the concert hall safely, we are asking all patrons to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent (within 72 hours) negative COVID test upon entry, and to wear a mask (regardless of vaccination status) while in the building. Click here to see our full health and safety protocol. Thank you!
““The fist the earth the spark it’s core
The fist the body the spark it’s heart”
The Matchmakers march. Strike.
Lampades The Torch bearers
The Catchers of light.
Sparks fly Matchmakers strike.”
Hannah Kendall’s The Spark Catchers is inspired by a poem of the same name. Click here to read the full poem.
Parking & Directions
Paid parking is available in the Quackenbush Garage at 25 Orange Street, Albany, NY 12207. The garage is just off Broadway, one block from the Palace Theatre.
Street parking is FREE after 5PM and on the weekends.
Albany Symphony Concert Shuttle
The Albany Symphony is excited to announce the return of the concert shuttle program! Book your round-tip ride for $20. Pick-up/Drop-off will be at CDTA Park & Ride located on 141 Elm Avenue, Bethlehem, NY 12054. The shuttle will leave for the Palace Theatre at 6:00pm and depart from the Palace Theatre at 9:45pm.
Call the Box Office to reserve your spot at (518) 694-3300 ext. 143!
