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  • Albany Pro Musica Announces 2021-2022 Season

    Albany Pro Musica has announced their 2021-2022 season featuring new compositions, educational programming, and more. 

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    The Albany Pro Musica are a preeminent choral ensemble based in New York’s Capital Region. They are known for their distinctive artistic style and of a wide range of musical genres. They are critically acclaimed for their performances of intimate a cappella pieces and large-scale choral works alike. They are led by Opalka Family Artistic Director Dr. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo. They reside at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. 

    Albany Pro Musica will be returning to the concert hall in 2021 after having a fully virtual 40th anniversary season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This season will feature Broadway to Brahms with a little something for everyone. This season will feature the high level of artistry and creativity that is known from them. This season will feature new compositions, educational programming, and more.

    Support for our 2021-2022 season comes from their marquee season underwriters: Isabel Bader, Al De Salvo and Rachael Thompson Biggs, in memory of Susan Thompson, Ellen Jabbur and Chet and Karen Opalk.

    The season will start off with Cabaret Uncorked! on September 25, 2021 at 5PM at the Altamont Vineyard and Winery. The event will feature members of Albany Pro Musica, The John Sauer Trio, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and the Opalka Family Artistic Director.

    On October 24, 2021 they will host their Let’s Talk About Love event at 3PM at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will host Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and Opalka Family Artistic Director.

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    On December 19, 2021 at 3PM the The Many Moods of Christmas event will take place at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will feature the Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus and Orchestra Pro Musica, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and the Opalka Family Artistic Director.

    On March 6, 2022 at 3PM the Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil event will take place at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will feature Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, Opalka Family Artistic Director, Elizabeth Eschen as mezzo-soprano, David Vanderwal as tenor, Elizabeth as Pitcairnand violin.

    On May 8, 2022 at 3PM the Brahms’s Human Requiem event will take place at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will feature Albany Pro Musica Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra Pro Musica, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, Opalka Family Artistic Director, Laquita Mitchell as soprano, Michael Chioldi as baritone, and Marcos Daniel Flores-Caraballo on piano.

    On August 8, 2022 at 3PM the Broadway Pro Musica! It will take place at the Park Playhouse in Washington Park.  The event will feature Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus and the Pro Musica Pops, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and Opalka Family Artistic Director. 

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    The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corp. requires proof of vaccination for entry to all events at the Music Hall or any ancillary location. Those individuals unable to be fully vaccinated, including children under 12, must have proof of a negative Covid PCR test (taken within 48 hours of performance). TMH staff will check for proof of vaccination and negative Covid PCR tests at the doors as a condition of entry. Additionally, masking is required inside the venue for the duration of your visit. Patrons and employees will be required to wear masks, except while actively eating or drinking.

    For more information on Albany Pro Musica 2021-2022 season visit their website. 

  • Albany Pro Musica Begins their 41st Season on August 8

    On August 8th, Albany Pro Musica will begin their 41st season of live music, which will also be their first show since the COVID-19 pandemic began. There is something for everyone this season, ranging from Broadway to Brahms.

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    Albany Pro Musica is a choral ensemble known for its ability to conquer all genres of music with distinction. It was founded in 1981 by a professor at the University of Albany that believed there was need for community musicians to get the opportunity to perform professionally. APM attracts audiences from all over the world with their diverse, bold musical projects.

    Their 41st season starts off strong, with a performance of musical theater favorites, including “Aquarius”/“Let the Sunshine In” from Hair; “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music; and a medley of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s best Broadway tunes. The Park Playhouse in Albany’s Washington Park will allow for distanced outdoor seating to ensure the safety of our patrons and singers. 

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    On October 24th, APM will perform “Let’s Talk About Love,” which is exactly what the title describes it as — the ensemble will feature various compositions bout love, ranging from heartache to platonic and romantic love to sacred, intimate love. The concert will be held at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and will commence at 3pm.

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    On December 19th, APM will perform one of its most popular shows, their Christmas special. It is a holiday tradition for many, designed to inspire and celebrate through the power of music. Framed by Lauridsen’s mesmerizing O Magnum Mysterium and The Many Moods of Christmas Suite, this performance will also feature the premiere of a new work for chorus, orchestra, and baritone, written and performed by APM’s composer-in-residence Bradley Ellingboe. The show will be performed at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

    On March 6th, 2022, Albany Pro Musica will indulge in Rachmaninoff’s magnificent “All Night Vigil,” often referred to as “Vespers.” It is one of the most celebrated choral works in history and is noted for its beautiful spirituality. It will also be performed at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

    The closing show for the 41st season of Albany Pro Musica will be Brahms’ Human Requiem on May 8th, 2022. Unlike traditional requiem masses, this piece focuses on the living, beginning with the second Beatitude: “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” The performance will be a tribute to all the lives lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide comfort for those who lost loved ones during this time. It is the most beautiful and precious way to finish off a highly anticipated, meaningful 41st season for Albany Pro Musica.

    Tickets for and more information regarding this concert series can be found here!