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SUMMARY:Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6:30pm\nShow: 7:00pm \nAges: 21+ \nAdmission: FREE (2 drink minimum) \nCome join Family Tree every other Monday from 7pm – 9pm.  Family Tree features Steve Candlen\, Kenny Hohman\, Lori Friday\, Chris Carey and Chad Ploss.  They will be joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/family-tree/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Putnam Place\, 63 Putnam St\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the cidery on the first Saturday of every month from 8:00 – 10:00 pm for live music from local musicians.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/live-music/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Nine Pin Ciderworks\, 929 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Hudson-Mohawk American Theatre Organ Society 2025-25 Season
DESCRIPTION:All concerts are FREE on Tuesday at noon in the GE Theatre at Proctors. Unless otherwise noted below. \nArtists and dates are subject to change.  \nDue to maintenance and theatre schedule\, the 2025-26 Tuesday Concerts are 12 p.m. in the state-of-the-art GE Theatre. For families and working folks\, we have added a 3 p.m.  Sunday concert on November 23 and 2 Saturday concerts: December 20 & April 25\, as noted**. All concerts are FREE\, accessible & open to the public\, except the “Goldie Restoration Benefit Concert” \n2025 – 2026 Season – 40 Anniversary\nSeptember 23 –  12 p.m. -CARL HACKERT\, legendary 92-year-old NED SPAIN\, and artist/musician SUSAN HALE\, and a possible Special Guest in a 40th Season Opening Concert\, in the GE Theatre \nOctober 28 – 12 p.m.-  Really Spooky Halloween Show with Ghosts of Proctors\, “Count” JAY RAPPOLD\, “Eric” the PHANTOM\, RYDER COOLEY & the DUST BOWL FAERIES\, costumes welcome\, in the GE Theatre. \nNovember 18 – 12 p.m. – Thanksgiving Holiday Season Music\, PETER KRASINSKI\, the brilliant & entertaining recording artist’s debut in GE Theatre. \nSunday\, November 23 – 3 p.m. – The Avakian Duo: GOLDIE RESTORATION BENEFIT CONCERT. Recording artist/organist/composer NATHAN & his talented sister\, actress/singer\, CLAIRE AVAKIAN\, with music from their latest CD. $25 Ticketed event\, in GE Theatre\, \nDecember 9 – 12 p.m. – exciting JUAN CARDONA returns with Santa Claus & treats\, Christmas Favorites from his CD\, in the GE Theatre. \nSaturday\, December 20 – 12 p.m. -“Mr. Christmas” GREG KLINGLER • A Family Christmas Show\, a singalong\, Santa Claus & snacks\, in the GE Theatre. \nJanuary 6 – 12 p.m. –   in the GE Theatre – CLAUDIA BRACALIELLO\, CARL HACKERT & vocalist GENINA SHEEHAN (debut) New Year’s & Epiphany Music in the GE Theatre \nFebruary 10 – 12 p.m. – veteran performers BILL GAILLARD & PAMELA SHARPE play\, Valentine’s Day Music\, in the GE Theatre. \nMarch 31 – 12 p.m. – talented sisters JAYNE DOZOIS & SUSAN SAGER CLARKE (debut) play Melodies for March in the GE Theatre. \nApril 21 – 12 p.m. – HELEN MAKSYMICZ & MARTHA REGELMANN (debut)\, playing organ solos and piano duos of Music for Spring\, in the GE Theatre. \nSaturday\, April 25 – 12 p.m. – ROBERT FERREN & CHARLOTTE PALMERI\, Spring Tunes\, in the GE Theatre. \nMay 19 – 12 p.m. -Goldie’s installer JOHN WIESNER’s FAMILY & FRIENDS\, Marvelous May Music in the GE Theatre. \nJune 23 – 12 p.m. – creative & talented MALCOLM KOGUT plus “15 Minutes of Fame” 1st time players\, always a great Season Finale in the GE Theatre.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/hudson-mohawk-american-theatre-organ-society-2025-25-season/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Proctors\, 432 State St\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra – Concert III: Voices of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:This evocative program explores the intersection of literature and music. Debussy’s “La Cathédrale Engloutie” inspired by medieval legend and Albert Le Grand’s writings\, conjures the image of a sunken cathedral rising from the sea. Schwantner’s “New Morning for the World: Daybreak of Freedom” weaves excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches into a stirring orchestral tribute. The concert concludes with Corigliano’s “Mr. Tambourine Man\,” a unique and powerful reinterpretation of Bob Dylan’s iconic lyrics. \nDon’t miss the pre-concert talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese at 2 p.m. at Proctors! It’s an excellent way to learn more about the music and an opportunity to ask questions about the performance. All are invited to attend.  \nTickets are $17–$24. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. \nRun time: 2 hours \nGuest artist bio: \nFrench soprano Mia Mandineau is quickly becoming recognized for her beautiful voice\, sensitive artistry and compelling stage presence. \nMs. Mandineau joined Detroit Opera as a Resident Artist for the 2025–26 season. She will appear in “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Ruders and “Apartment House 1776” by Cage\, along with numerous concerts throughout the Detroit area. \nDuring the 2024-25 season\, Ms. Mandineau performed the role of Fiordiligi in Hillman Opera’s production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte\,” Micaëla in the Washington National Opera Orchestra and City Choir of Washington’s concert production of Bizet’s “Carmen\,” Flora Bervoix in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert production of Verdi’s “Traviata;” Irene Adler in the world premiere of Glen Cortese’s opera “221B: A Sherlock Holmes Opera;” as well as Mother Abbess in “The Sound of Music” at the Rockefeller Arts Center (NY). \nMs. Mandineau was a District Winner and Regional Finalist in the 2024 Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition. That same season\, she joined the Wolf Trap Opera Company as a Studio Artist; and performed a principal role in the world premiere of Bentz & Feng’s opera “Having Guests for Dinner.” \nIn addition to her work as a performer\, Ms. Mandineau is passionate about arts education. As the founder of the successful YouTube channel “L’Opéra et ses Zouz\,” she has enjoyed partnerships with the Opéra de Paris\, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence\, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées\, the Opéra National de Bordeaux\, Detroit Opera\, OperaVision\, as well as the national French radio and television. \nMs. Mandineau was awarded a Fellowship to SUNY Fredonia School of Music and obtained her master’s degree in Vocal Performance in 2025\, under the tutelage of Don Marrazzo\, with whom she also completed her bachelor’s degree at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) and her Artist Certificate at the Musical Horizons Conservatory in Athens.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/schenectady-saratoga-symphony-orchestra-concert-iii-voices-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Proctors\, 432 State St\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:PlayStation The Concert
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the worlds of PlayStation™ like never before at PlayStation: The Concert. This revolutionary live experience takes you on a journey through the most celebrated scores in gaming history\, including God of War\, The Last of Us\, Ghost of Tsushima\, Horizon\, and beyond. Each piece is reimagined for the stage in collaboration with acclaimed composers such as Gustavo Santaolalla\, Bear McCreary\, Ilan Eshkeri\, and Joris de Man. \nAt the heart of the show is a troupe of 15 virtuosic soloists whose dynamic performances blend classical skill with contemporary flair. Enhanced by advanced LED projection\, surround sound\, and multi-layered visuals\, their artistry transforms beloved soundtracks into a living\, breathing experience that resonates with gamers and music lovers alike. \nCelebrating PlayStation’s three decades of storytelling and artistry\, this once-in-a-lifetime concert invites you to rediscover the music that defined entire worlds. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event—secure your tickets now and prepare to be transported like never before.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/playstation-the-concert/
LOCATION:Proctors\, 432 State St\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Candlen & Friends at The Eleven at Lark Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us every 3rd Wednesday at The Eleven for free live music with Candlen & Friends offering ears innovative sounds. 7-9pm
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/candlen-friends-at-the-eleven-at-lark-hall/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Lark Hall\, 351 Hudson Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:THE TEN TENORS – 30th Anniversary World Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get ready\, North America! The vocal wonder from Down Under\, THE TEN TENORS\, are bringing their electrifying 30th Anniversary World Tour to your shores in 2026! After rave reviews\, standing ovations\, and sold-out tours across Europe and Australia\, these ten talented and charismatic Aussies are thrilled to return to their favorite territory in the world. \nCelebrated globally for their unique blend of soaring harmonies\, dynamic stage presence\, and genre-defying performances\, THE TEN TENORS deliver an unforgettable musical experience. This special anniversary show features a powerful mix of Classical Crossover\, Neapolitan Classics\, and Classic Rock anthems—all delivered with their trademark Aussie charm and vocal brilliance. \nFans will be treated to the group’s signature medleys\, including three brand-new arrangements created exclusively for their North American audiences. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer\, this tour promises an emotional\, energetic\, and deeply entertaining evening that showcases why THE TEN TENORS remain one of the most beloved vocal groups in the world. \nIf you see one tenor act this year—do yourself a favour and make it THE TEN TENORS. Their voices will lift your spirits\, stir your soul\, and leave you cheering for more. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate three decades of vocal magic with the group that redefined the tenor genre for the modern age.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/the-ten-tenors-30th-anniversary-world-tour/
LOCATION:Troy Savings Bank Music Hall\, 30 Second Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:DIRECT FROM SWEDEN - THE MUSIC OF ABBA
DESCRIPTION:“The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes\, make-up\, musical arrangements\, movements and the singing\, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos\, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers\, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions. \nDance\, sing along and enjoy the hits such as Dancing Queen\, Chiquitita\, Waterloo\, Mamma Mia\, The Winner Takes it All\, Fernando\, SOS\, Take a Chance\, Money Money Money\, Knowing Me Knowing You\, Super Trouper\, Gimme Gimme Gimme\, Voulez-Vous and many more. \nWith over 400 million records sold ABBA is Sweden’s biggest export ever!  When the Musical “Mamma Mia” hit the American Stages in 2000 it became an instant classic and the ABBA tribute was born. \nABBA is the greatest pop group of all time\, only compared to Elvis and The Beatles.  ABBA started in 1971 and ended as a group in 1982.  Their music continues to be passed on from generation to generation and are loved by the whole world. \nDirect from Sweden The Music of ABBA will deliver the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever get with some of Sweden’s most experienced and talented singers and musicians playing 100% live.  The audience will be on their feet the entire show!!
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/direct-from-sweden-the-music-of-abba/
LOCATION:Troy Savings Bank Music Hall\, 30 Second Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T213000
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SUMMARY:Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO
DESCRIPTION:With sellout crowds across more than 18 states and Canada\, Turn to Stone delivers an ever expanding and nostalgic show which pays homage to the expansive catalog of Electric Light Orchestra! \nTurn to Stone recreates the magic of ELO as they appeared on stages through the 1970s & 1980s with a live piece string section\, light show\, and authentic apparel. The band delivers the classic hits like Don’t Bring Me Down\, Mr Blue Sky\, and Evil Woman while also catering to ELO superfans with a rotating ensemble of deep cuts like Fire on High\, 10538 Overture\, Xanadu\, Twilight\, and others you will not hear anywhere else! \nDo not miss y0ur chance to see Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO live on stage and relive the creative genius of Jeff Lynne. Make sure to buy tickets TODAY!
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/turn-to-stone-a-tribute-to-elo/
LOCATION:Hart Theatre at The Egg\, Agency Building 1\, S Mall Arterial\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T213000
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SUMMARY:Red Hot Chilli Pipers
DESCRIPTION:Celtic rock band from Scotland. Formed in 2002\, the band became popular internationally in 2007 after winning the BBC talent show When Will I Be Famous? \nThe band’s lineup features three highland bagpipers and traditional marching snare\, backed by a five- to seven-piece band. The band’s live show also features vocal performances and highland dancing. \nSince their formation the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have combined guitars\, keyboards\, drums and their bagpipes to create ‘bagrock’ sound. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers perform a fusion of traditional pipe tunes and contemporary pieces. Notable covers performed have included “We Will Rock You” by Queen\, “Clocks” by Coldplay and “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple as well as “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol\, “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/red-hot-chilli-pipers/
LOCATION:Troy Savings Bank Music Hall\, 30 Second Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Holidays,St. Patrick's Day
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SUMMARY:Albany Symphony presents: Francisco del Pino + Beethoven & Bruckner
DESCRIPTION:Francisco del Pino + Beethoven & Bruckner\nSaturday\, March 14 at 7:30pm\nSunday\, March 15 at 3:00pm\nTroy Savings Bank Music Hall \nTickets: $70-20\n$15 Student Tickets Available! \nDavid Alan Miller\, conductor\nAnwen Deng\, piano \nFrancisco del Pino: New Work (world premiere)\nLudwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4\nAnton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 \nSaturday 3/14: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/1202 \nSunday 3/15: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/1801
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/albany-symphony-presents-francisco-del-pino-beethoven-bruckner/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Troy Savings Bank Music Hall\, 30 Second Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T213000
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SUMMARY:Passport Series: Baklava Express
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to travel around the world – one concert at a time! \nThe Passport Series takes the same beloved world music that patrons of the Music Haven Concert series have come to cherish and brings it to Proctors in Schenectady and Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga so the party can continue all year. \nBaklava Express – Middle Eastern Fusion\nBaklava Express is a NYC-based Cross-Cultural fusion project\, led by Oud player and composer Josh Kaye. The band performs original music\, influenced by various traditions of the Arab world\, Turkey\, and Armenia\, as well as drawing inspiration from both the Ashkenazi and Mizrahi folk traditions. The eclectic influences and vast differences in the musical backgrounds of its members have created a group whose style is distinct\, yet genre-defiant.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/passport-series-baklava-express/
LOCATION:Proctors\, 432 State St\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T213000
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
DESCRIPTION:Program:\nChamber Music Society of Lincoln Center \nMICHAEL STEPHEN BROWN\, piano \nTARA HELEN O’CONNOR\, flute \nJURI VALLENTIN\, oboe \nDAVID SHIFRIN\, clarinet \nPETER KOLKAY\, bassoon \nDAVID BYRD-MARROW\, horn \nCentury of Winds \nMaurice Emmanuel (1862–1938) \nSonata for Flute\, Clarinet\, and Piano\, Op. 11 (1907) \nAllegro con spirito \nAdagio \nMolto allegro e leggierissimo \nO’CONNOR\, SHIFRIN\, BROWN \nRichard Strauss (1864–1949) \nAndante for Horn and Piano\, Op. posth. (1888) \nBYRD-MARROW\, BROWN \nCarl Czerny (1791–1857) \nAndante e polacca in E major for Horn and Piano (1848) \nBYRD-MARROW\, BROWN \nAugust Klughardt (1847–1902) \nQuintet in C major for Flute\, Oboe\, Clarinet\, Bassoon\, and Horn\, Op. 79 (c. 1898) \nAllegro non troppo \nAllegro vivace \nAndante grazioso \nAdagio—Allegro molto vivace \nO’CONNOR\, VALLENTIN\, SHIFRIN\, KOLKAY\, BYRD-MARROW \nINTERMISSION \nAndré Jolivet (1905–1974) \nSonatine for Oboe and Bassoon (1963) \nOuverture \nRécitatif \nOstinato \nVALLENTIN\, KOLKAY \nLouise Farrenc (1804–1875) \nSextet in C minor for Flute\, Oboe\, Clarinet\, Bassoon\, Horn\, and Piano\, Op. 40 (1851–52) \nAllegro \nAndante sostenuto \nAllegro vivace \nO’CONNOR\, VALLENTIN\, SHIFRIN\, KOLKAY\, BYRD-MARROW\, BROWN \n\n\nBIO:\nMichael Stephen Brown is a composer and pianist hailed by the New York Timesas “one of the leading figures in the current renaissance of performer-composers.” A 2025 MacDowell Fellow\, 2024 Yaddo Artist\, and winner of Lincoln Center’s Emerging Artist Award and an Avery Fisher Career Grant\, Michael performs internationally and receives commissions from orchestras\, soloists\, and festivals around the world. Recent highlights include a recital at Alice Tully Hall for CMS\, collaborations with cellist Nicholas Canellakis and violinists Pinchas Zukerman\, Kristin Lee\, and Arnaud Sussmann\, and an Asia recital tour. Currently he is composing The Magical Carnival\, a CMS-led project co-presented by a consortium of US presenters. His first album devoted entirely to his music\, Twelve Blocks\, will be released in fall 2025. He is the composer for Angeline Gragasin’s upcoming film Look But Don’t Touch. An alum of CMS’s Bowers Program\, Michael lives in New York City and Wallkill\, New York\, with his two 19th-century Steinways\, Octavia and Daria. \nDavid Byrd-Marrow is the solo hornist of the International Contemporary Ensemble and a member of The Knights. He has premiered works by Matthias Pintscher\, Arthur Kampela\, George Lewis\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Anna Thorvaldsdottir\, Du Yun\, Marcos Balter\, Anna Webber\, Jörg Widmann\, Miguel Zenón\, and Chick Corea. Formerly a member of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect\, he has also made appearances with the New York Philharmonic\, the Cleveland Orchestra\, the Atlanta\, Seattle\, and Tokyo symphony orchestras\, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra\, the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra\, the Washington National Opera\, and the Metropolitan Opera. Byrd-Marrow holds degrees from the Juilliard School and Stony Brook\, and is Assistant Professor of Horn at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. \nCalled “stunningly virtuosic” by the New York Times and “superb” by the Washington Post\, Peter Kolkay is the only bassoonist to be awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant. In addition to performing with CMS\, he regularly appears as a chamber musician at the Sarasota\, Music@Menlo\, and Bridgehampton summer festivals. Kolkay has commissioned and premiered solo works by Joan Tower\, Mark-Anthony Turnage\, Elliott Carter\, and Tania León\, among many others\, and his most recent recordings include an album of music for bassoon and strings with the Calidore String Quartet\, and the Christopher Rouse concerto with the Albany Symphony. He is Professor of Bassoon at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music and has given master classes throughout the US\, Mexico\, and South Korea. Kolkay is an alum of CMS’s Bowers Program\, and holds degrees from Lawrence University\, the Eastman School of Music\, and Yale University. He is a native of Naperville\, Illinois. \nTara Helen O’Connor\, recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and a two-time Grammy nominee\, was the first wind player to participate in CMS’s Bowers Program. A regular performer at major music festivals around the country\, she is also the Co-Artistic Director of the Music from Angel Fire Festival in New Mexico\, the Artistic Director of the Essex Winter Series\, a member of the woodwind quintet Windscape\, and a founding member of the Naumburg Award–winning New Millennium Ensemble. She has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon\, EMI Classics\, Koch International\, CMS Studio Recordings\, and Bridge Records\, and can be heard on numerous film and television soundtracks. She has premiered hundreds of new works and has collaborated with the Orion\, St. Lawrence\, and Emerson String Quartets. A Wm. S. Haynes flute artist\, O’Connor is on faculty at Yale School of Music. Additionally\, she teaches at Bard College and the Manhattan School of Music. \nA Yale University faculty member since 1987\, clarinetist David Shifrin is artistic director of Yale’s Chamber Music Society and the Yale in New York concert series. He has performed with CMS since 1982 and served as its artistic director from 1992 to 2004\, inaugurating CMS’s Bowers Program and the annual Brandenburg Concertos concerts. He was the artistic director of Chamber Music Northwest from 1981 to 2020. Winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant (1987) and the Avery Fisher Prize (2000)\, he has held principal clarinet positions in numerous orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra and the American Symphony under Leopold Stokowski. As soloist\, Shifrin has performed recitals at Lincoln Center\, Carnegie Hall\, and the Library of Congress. Notable concerto performances include the Philadelphia and Minnesota orchestras; the Dallas\, Seattle\, Houston\, Milwaukee\, and Denver symphonies; as well as orchestras in China\, Taiwan\, Japan\, Korea\, Switzerland\, Germany\, and Italy. Shifrin performs on clarinets made by Morrie Backun in Vancouver\, Canada\, and Légère synthetic reeds. \nGerman oboist Juri Vallentin has gained international attention as a prize winner of major competitions such as the International Tchaikovsky Competition as first oboist\, the German Music Competition\, and the International Oboe Competition of Japan. He has performed as soloist with the MDR Symphony Orchestra\, the Mariinsky Orchestra\, the Lower Saxony State Orchestra\, the Brandenburg State Orchestra\, and the Munich Chamber Orchestra\, among others. His albums Bridges\, featuring Italian concertos\, Ebenbild\, which combines music and literature\, and Bridges\, with music from five centuries\, as well as numerous radio productions for BR\, SWR\, and Deutschlandfunk\, document his artistic work. He co-founded the wind quintet BREEZE in 2021. Born in Mainz\, he studied in Nuremberg and at the Conservatoire de Paris\, where he graduated with highest honors. Vallentin is Professor of Oboe at the Karlsruhe University of Music and a member of CMS’s Bowers Program.
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LOCATION:Troy Savings Bank Music Hall\, 30 Second Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:Albany Pro Musica presents: A SACRED PLACE
DESCRIPTION:A SACRED PLACE: An Artist Series performance\, featuring the Pro Musica Piano Trio \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026  |  3:00 PM  |  Troy Savings Bank Music Hall \n\nA Sacred Place explores the intersection of love and nature through works by Evenalds\, Boykin\, Paulus\, Rutter\, Pärt\, and others. The singers of Albany Pro Musica will be joined by the Pro Musica Piano Trio. Featuring the U.S. premiere of Alex Berko’s “Sacred Place\,” an ecological service that connects the old with the new\, the sacred with the secular\, and the individual with their community.
URL:https://518bitesandsights.com/event/albany-pro-musica-presents-a-sacred-place/
LOCATION:Troy Savings Bank Music Hall\, 30 Second Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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