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Capital Region Classical's 2025-2026 Season: A Grand Musical Journey

Capital Region Classical is set to enchant audiences with its thrilling 2025-2026 season. This series features an impressive array of performances, showcasing renowned artists and diverse musical styles. From the evocative cello solos of Santiago Cañón-Valencia to the tuneful collaboration of Terra Quartet and Evren Ozel, the season promises something for everyone. The performances, hosted at Darrow School and Union College, celebrate classical and contemporary works, providing an extraordinary experience for music lovers. Join us as we explore the captivating details of this remarkable season.

Jul 6, 2025

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1. Santiago Cañón-Valencia, cello Tannery Pond

Making his debut, this Colombian cellist was an audience favorite at the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition and has since performed recitals at London’s Wigmore Hall and throughout the world. His solo program features Bach’s beloved 5th Suite and Chaconne along with Latin works.

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Jul 12, 2025

Capital Region Classical

New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School

2. Thomas Meglioranza, baritone Reiko Uchida, piano Tannery Pond

We welcome back this charming singer after his beguiling Ravel performance at the Tannery in 2023. The baritone offers a special hour-long program highlighting popular and cabaret songs of the early 20th century.

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Aug 23, 2025

Capital Region Classical

New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School

3. Terra Quartet Evren Ozel, piano Tannery Pond

We close the summer with a special matinee performance highlighting Dvořák’s Bohemian masterwork that has delighted audiences for over a century. The concert features a special collaboration of the Terras and Ozel, who have separately received rousing ovations at the Tannery.

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Sep 6, 2025

Capital Region Classical

New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School

4. Septura Union College

We welcome back the stellar brass ensemble of principal players from London’s top orchestras to open our Schenectady season with a program highlighting the profound connection between French Impressionism and George Gershwin.

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Oct 19, 2025

Capital Region Classical

Schenectady, NY · Union College

5. Belcea Quartet Union College

This uplifting ensemble makes regular series appearances because they are simply one of the leading quartets in the world. The Belceas pair Mozart’s revolutionary work with a new work written expressly for them, followed by Beethoven’s final contribution to the genre.

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Oct 26, 2025

Capital Region Classical

Schenectady, NY · Union College

6. Paul Lewis, piano Union College

This esteemed British artist and Tanglewood favorite returns to our stage after his triumphant Schubert cycle. A specialist of the German canon, Lewis plays such masterworks framing a work written for him by Austrian composer Thomas Larcher.

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Nov 9, 2025

Capital Region Classical

Schenectady, NY · Union College

7. Llŷr Williams, piano Union College

This Welsh pianist may not be a household name in America, but his semi-annual performances on the series are highly-anticipated by pianophiles and music lovers alike. Williams brings his virtuosic technique and soulful phrasing in a wide-ranging program.

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Nov 23, 2025

Capital Region Classical

Schenectady, NY · Union College

8. Théo Ould, accordion Union College

Making his debut, this astounding French accordionist has been described by Le Monde as having “a masterly technique and an inexhaustible wealth of phrasing.” Offering a tango-inspired program, Ould evinces his instrument’s rightful place in the classical repertory.

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Dec 7, 2025

Capital Region Classical

Schenectady, NY · Union College

9. Mark Steinberg, violin Jonathan Biss, piano Union College

We bring together two series favorites, Biss and Steinberg (the first violinist of the Brentano Quartet), for a special afternoon of sonatas by Mozart. These exceptional musicians will immerse themselves in the charm, wit, and beauty of the composer’s music.

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Dec 14, 2025

Capital Region Classical

Schenectady, NY · Union College

10. Emanuel Ax, piano Union College

The legendary pianist makes his highly-anticipated return in recital after a four-year hiatus. Ax’s endearing and compelling playing belies the warmth of his engaging personality, making his performances as comforting as a warm fire in winter.

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Jan 4, 2026

Capital Region Classical

Schenectady, NY · Union College

Conclusion

Capital Region Classical's 2025-2026 season is a testament to the enduring power of music to inspire and connect us. With a diverse lineup featuring both timeless classics and contemporary works, this season offers something for every music lover. Whether you're captivated by the soulful strains of a cello, the vibrant energy of a brass ensemble, or the intricate interplay of a string quartet, each performance promises to be an unforgettable experience. Join us on this musical journey and discover the extraordinary world of classical music.

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