Join us for an electrifying evening with the Albany Symphony's Dogs of Desire on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the EMPAC Theatre, located at 44 8th Street, Troy, NY. This genre-bending new music ensemble, under the baton of David Alan Miller, will present a groundbreaking concert featuring world premieres by some of today's most adventurous American composers, including Dai Wei, Francisco del Pino, Nicky Sohn, Juhi Bansal, JURAKHAN, and Jack Frerer. The program promises an unforgettable experience with compositions like "All on a Summer’s Day," "Memorial," "Crossway," "Refuge," new works by JURAKHAN, and innovative arrangements of hits by NY-born songwriters, including classics such as "Just the Two of Us" and "If I Had a Hammer."

This special event is part of the 2024 American Music Festival, and tickets are complimentary with the festival pass. Secure your all-access pass today to reserve your seats for this and other festival highlights. For reservations and more information, click here or call 518-694-3300.

Please note, free parking is available in the College Avenue parking garage adjacent to Cogswell Laboratory, with all parking free on nights and weekends in the City of Troy. For those requiring accessibility accommodations, large-print programs and assistive listening devices are available upon request. However, be advised there is no elevator access to the Concert Hall from the 8th Avenue entrance.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the cutting-edge of contemporary American music with the Dogs of Desire.

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Dogs of Desire

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

**Event Description: ROCO Connections: Blossoms**

Join us for a captivating evening as ROCO’s Connections Series continues on January 27, 2024, in collaboration with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rienzi house museum. The concert will take place at 5:00 PM in the glorious ballroom of the Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, located on Kirby Drive.

This special event, now at capacity, will feature a stunning program including Charles Loeffler's "Rhapsodies" and the world premiere of Nicky Sohn's "Colors of Life’s Garden," inspired by the plants and flowers in the 4.4-acre Rienzi Garden. The evening will also include performances of Margaret Bonds' "Troubled Water," Rebecca Clarke's "Morpheus," and Alyssa Morris' "Four Personalities: Yellow."

The concert will be performed by distinguished artists:
- Alecia Lawyer, oboe
- Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola
- Audrey Andrist, piano

Although tickets are no longer available for in-person attendance, you can still join us online for a free livestream of the event on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live. For those interested in joining the waiting list, please contact us at email protected or call 713-665-2700.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Texas Commission on The Arts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a blend of classical and contemporary music in a beautiful setting.

**Program:**
- Nicky Sohn: Colors of Life’s Garden (World Premiere Commission)
- Margaret Bonds: Troubled Water
- Rebecca Clarke: Morpheus
- Alyssa Morris: Four Personalities: Yellow
- Charles Loeffler: Two Rhapsodies, for Oboe, Viola, and Piano

**Location:**
Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Rienzi Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Kirby Drive, Houston, TX, USA

**Livestream:**
Available for free on ROCO.org, Facebook, YouTube, and A440.live

For more information, visit our website or contact us directly. We look forward to sharing this musical celebration with you!

ROCO Connections: Blossoms

Museum of Fine Arts Houston

MADE IN HOUSTON: Volume 1

Cactus Music

Experience the future of music with an exhilarating performance featuring music by Nicky Sohn and the brightest composition students! Dive into an evening of innovative sounds and boundary-pushing compositions that promise to challenge and inspire. Nicky Sohn's unique artistry merges with the fresh, bold voices of emerging talent from students at the American Festival for the Arts, creating a concert brimming with originality and passion. Join us for captivating performances by Nicholas Bissen and Andreea Muţ through cutting edge contemporary music—where every piece ignites the imagination.

Be Someone

Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Celebrate the holiday season with the Albany Symphony as they present the "Nicky Sohn Holiday Mozart & Vivaldi" concert. This enchanting evening of classical music is scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the prestigious Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, located at 30 2nd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States.

Under the baton of David Alan Miller, the concert will feature a lineup of exceptional talent, including guitarist Bokyung Byun and oboists Karen Hosmer & Grace Shryock. The program promises a night of auditory delight with pieces from classical giants such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and Symphony No. 35, Haffner; Johann Sebastian Bach's Sinfonia from the Christmas Oratorio; the world premiere of Nicky Sohn's Guitar Concerto; and Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Oboes.

Individual tickets will go on sale in early fall 2024, with subscriptions available now. Ensure your spot for this must-attend event in the classical music calendar.

For those concerned about parking and accessibility, rest assured that all parking is free on nights and weekends in the City of Troy. Free parking is also available at the State Street Parking Garage, just a short 2-minute walk from the venue. The venue is equipped to offer large-print programs and assistive listening devices upon request. Additionally, a safe and convenient concert shuttle service from Delmar is available for $20 round-trip, enhancing your concert experience without the hassle of driving.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music during the holiday season with the Albany Symphony's "Nicky Sohn Holiday Mozart & Vivaldi" concert.

Nicky Sohn

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 22, 2024

Be Someone · Match

21 - 22 Dec, 2024

Nicky Sohn + Holiday Mozart & Vivaldi · Albany Symphony

Past events

6 - 7 Jun, 2024

Dogs of Desire · Albany Symphony

Jan 27, 2024

ROCO Connections: Blossoms · ROCO

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