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Capital Region Classical: A Season of Diverse Musical Masterpieces
Capital Region Classical is set to captivate audiences with a rich tapestry of performances in 2025. Featuring world-class artists like David Leisner, Zoltán Fejérvári, Santiago Cañón-Valencia, and the Terra Quartet, each event promises to highlight a unique facet of classical music. With performances ranging from guitar and piano solos to powerful brass ensembles, the series will explore compositions by Bach, Schubert, Dvořák, and Gershwin, among others, offering a sonic journey across genres and eras.
May 6, 2025
Share1. David Leisner, guitar Tannery Pond
We kick off our summer season at the Tannery featuring one of America’s top guitarists for over 30 years. Leisner’s enchanting and inspiring playing will be on display in works from Bach to his own composition.
Jun 7, 2025
Capital Region Classical
New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School
2. Zoltán Fejérvári, piano Tannery Pond
A protégé of András Schiff, this Hungarian pianist’s poetic musicianship has led to multiple appearances on our Schenectady series. He plays Czech and German masterworks for his only North American recital appearance in 2025.
Jun 28, 2025
Capital Region Classical
New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School
3. 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.
Jul 12, 2025
Capital Region Classical
New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School
4. 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.
Aug 23, 2025
Capital Region Classical
New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School
5. 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.
Sep 6, 2025
Capital Region Classical
New Lebanon, NY · Darrow School
6. 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.
Oct 19, 2025
Capital Region Classical
Schenectady, NY · Union College
7. 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.
Oct 26, 2025
Capital Region Classical
Schenectady, NY · Union College
8. 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.
Nov 9, 2025
Capital Region Classical
Schenectady, NY · Union College
9. 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.
Nov 23, 2025
Capital Region Classical
Schenectady, NY · Union College
10. 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.
Dec 7, 2025
Capital Region Classical
Schenectady, NY · Union College
Conclusion
Capital Region Classical's 2025 season promises to be an unforgettable journey through time and sound. With a roster of internationally acclaimed artists performing an array of works, the series captures the essence of classical music's enduring legacy. Whether revisiting beloved masterpieces or exploring contemporary compositions, each event offers a unique opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of the classical tradition.
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