Hector Berlioz, composer | Schedule & Tickets 2025

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Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Albany Symphony as we present "Reena Esmail Boléro" on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the majestic Palace Theatre, located at 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY. This remarkable concert will feature a blend of classical and contemporary compositions, showcasing the talents of conductor David Alan Miller, violin virtuoso Kala Ramnath, and works by Maurice Ravel, Reena Esmail, and Hector Berlioz.

The highlight of the evening will be Maurice Ravel's iconic "Boléro," paired with Reena Esmail's "Concerto for Hindustani Violin" and Hector Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique," creating a rich tapestry of musical expressions. This event promises to be a celebration of musical innovation and tradition, brought to life by the exceptional Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets will be available for individual sale in early fall 2024, with subscriptions on sale now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and power of live orchestral music in the heart of Albany.

For your convenience, paid parking is available in the Quackenbush Garage at 25 Orange Street, just a block from the Palace Theatre, with free street parking available after 5 PM and on weekends. The venue is accessible, offering large-print programs and assistive listening devices upon request. Enhance your concert experience with our safe and convenient concert shuttle service from Delmar, available for $20 round-trip. Reserve your spot by clicking the link below or calling the box office at 518 694-3300.

Prepare to be moved by the stirring performances and the breathtaking ambiance of the Palace Theatre. We look forward to welcoming you to "Reena Esmail Boléro" for an evening of unforgettable music and inspiration.

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'Irresistible zest, controlled impetuosity, dreamy sensibility and a nostalgic expression' – Berlioz on performing his own music

Rafael Payare is at the helm for what is sure to be a spellbinding RCM Symphony Orchestra concert, featuring Berlioz’ dramatic and passionate Symphonie fantastique as well as Carlos Simon's piece inspired by an entry in Beethoven’s journal, 'Fate Now Conquers', and Beethoven's First Piano Concerto performed by Magdalene Ho.

Berlioz was a Romantic through and through, and the young man at the heart of the Symphonie fantastique’s story might have been the composer himself, his obsessive nature represented by a recurring motif or ‘ideé fixe’. In the opening ‘Reveries, Passions’, Berlioz conjures up what he called ‘volcanic love’, followed by a waltzing ball scene and pastoral interlude. Then come the sinister ‘March to the Scaffold’ and nightmarish ‘Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath’, reflecting what Berlioz described as the key elements of his style: ‘passionate expression, inner warmth, rhythmic impetus and unexpectedness’.