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.

Featuring works by Linda Dallimore, Mani Mirzaee, Adeliia Faizullina, Sam Kohler, Toussaint Santicola Jones, Robert Ruohola, Hannah Ishizaki, and Jaime Erekson.

William Kanengiser & Scott Tennant, guitar

Acclaimed guitarists William Kanengiser and Scott Tennant from the L.A. Guitar Quartet present a special program of solo and duo works.

David Alan Miller, conductor | William Kanengiser & Scott Tennant (L.A. Guitar Quartet)

Nina Shekhar: Above the Fray

Clarice Assad: Folk Tales, Double Guitar Concerto

Molly Joyce/Christopher Theofanidis: Songs (World Premiere)

Alexis Lamb: Serotiny

Composer Alexis Lamb will be leading this family activity (presented virtually and in-person) live at Pine Hollow Arboretum. Participants will gather objects in nature to create music!

Visit us in person or join us from your own backyard via Facebook Live!

Join Clarice Assad for a laid-back, intimate performance after the Dogs of Desire concert!

David Alan Miller, conductor

Jack Frerer: The Present Hour (world premiere)

Bobby Ge: The Gate Illumined (world premiere)

Tom Morrison: Locked and Forgot (world premiere)

Kerwin Young: You Got Your Head Up In the Clouds (world premiere)

Ted Hearne: Is It Dirty

Caroyln Yarnell: Dreamer

David Mallamud: Selections from Parlor Songs

In this masterclass event, composers Christopher Theofanidis and Molly Joyce discuss their collaboration on their upcoming premiere, Songs (to be performed at the Albany Symphony Season Finale on Saturday, June 12). Composers from the Composer’s Workshop will also work with Theofanidis to refine their works ahead of the “First Draughts” Reading Session.

Composers Molly Joyce and Nina Shekhar sit down for an honest talk about creativity, resilience, and embracing differences with Maureen O’Brien, President and CEO at New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) and Greg Sorrentino, President and CEO at Center for Disability Services.

Followed by a livestream performance featuring Albany Symphony musicians and the band Flame (The Arc Lexington).