Romance your Valentine at the DSO with the impassioned music of Tchaikovsky’s timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Tabita Berglund returns to lead the kaleidoscopic Symphonic Dances by the last of the Russian Romantics, Rachmaninoff. It’s his last, and many believe his greatest, work. Listen for the haunting alto saxophone solo, mysterious tubular bells, evocations of Russian Orthodox chants, a thundering Dies irae and a shadowy, eerie waltz. Sphinx alumna Melissa White is in the solo spotlight for the world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Sophia Jani’s Violin Concerto.

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

The Carnegie Mellon University Chamber Series brings together members of the CMU Faculty and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for outstanding music making in an intimate space.

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Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series: Mentors and Protégés

Carnegie Mellon University

DYNAMIKfest presents Trio Clara – a young ensemble born from a deep friendship between three exceptional musicians of the new generation. Italian pianist Martina Consonni, French violinist Sarah Jégou-Sageman, and German cellist Anouchka Hack are all successful soloists and experienced chamber musicians with numerous prestigious competition wins. Their performances are characterized by intuitive musical communication and a shared passion for sonic discovery, making Trio Clara one of the most exciting young ensembles on the international music scene. Since its founding at the renowned Kronberg Academy, the trio has performed in many major concert halls and festivals across Europe – experience their Salzburg debut now!

FIRST LOVES: TRIO CLARA DYNAMIKfest 2025

Mozarteum Foundation

A double helping of Respighi awaits you with music by this orchestrator extraordinaire. In The Fountains of Rome, he focuses on four magnificent aquatic landmarks “contemplated at the hour… in which their beauty appears most impressive to the observer.” Fish and fowl and mythological beings of all kinds are suggested — nymphs, naiads, sea horses, Neptune — with the score suitably splashy and noisy. In the final movement of Church Windows, “Pope Gregory the Great” Respighi pays homage to this powerful figure in the history of church music (i.e. Gregorian chant) and pulls out all the stops, including organ and bells. The Fifth Piano Concerto, inspired by the composer’s journey to Cairo, is a nice mix of “pseudo-Egyptian” exoticism (hence the nickname) and Saint-Saëns’ trademark flashiness. You’ll also enjoy the DSO premiere of the evocatively named What do flowers do at night? by Composer-in-Residence Sophia Jani.

Respighi’s Fountains of Rome

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary American music at the Albany Symphony's American Music Festival: Water Music. This exceptional event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the EMPAC in Troy, located at 44 8th Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States.

Under the baton of the esteemed David Alan Miller, the concert promises an evening of groundbreaking compositions and performances. The lineup features an array of talented artists including Stephen Williamson on clarinet, the innovative Third Coast Percussion ensemble, and composers such as Bobby Ge, Clarice Assad, Sophia Jani, and Christopher Theofanidis, presenting works that explore the theme of water in unique and engaging ways. Highlights include the world premiere of Bobby Ge's "Water Music," Clarice Assad's "Percussion Concerto," Sophia Jani's introspective "What do flowers do at night," and Christopher Theofanidis's "Clarinet Concerto."

For your convenience, 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. Please note, there is no elevator access to the Concert Hall from the 8th Avenue entrance. For those requiring accessibility accommodations, large-print programs and assistive listening devices are available upon request. Enhance your concert experience with our safe and convenient concert shuttle offering round-trip transportation from Delmar for $20. Reserve your spot by clicking the provided link or calling the box office at 518 694-3300.

Individual tickets will go on sale in early fall 2024, but subscriptions are available now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the innovative and inspiring works of contemporary composers performed by the Albany Symphony. Join us for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the 2024-25 season.

American Music Festival: Water Music

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

One of the most sought-after and captivating artists today, Vikingur Ólafsson performs Brahm’s towering second concerto in his much-anticipated PSO debut. Manfred Honeck leads an evening of firsts, including Beethoven’s First Symphony and a brilliant new work by German composer Sophia Jani.

Beethoven and Brahms

Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts

Rachmaninoff lived in America in his later years, and it was here that he wrote his Symphony No. 3. Filled with his trademark Romantic melodies, yet enhanced with modernist touches, the innovative Third remains a favorite among audiences. Bernstein’s violin concerto Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium) is one of his most lyrical and appealing works, while Sophia Jani’s I Wish You Daisies and Roses captures her joy after the birth of her first child.

Sophia Jani

Events

Upcoming events

19 - 21 Mar, 2027

Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 · Oregon Symphony

Past events

12 - 15 Feb, 2026

Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff · Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Jan 15, 2026

Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series: Mentors and Protégés · Carnegie Mellon University School of Music

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