Albany Pro Musica Announces Expanded Programming for 2009-2010 Season
ALBANY, NY—Albany Pro Musica today announced the lineup for its 2009-2010 concert season, which features a full range of choral music with wider appeal than in previous years.
Highlights include some of the greatest choral works of all time, including: the Durufle Requiem; Mozart Requiem and Chichester Psalms; America’s Song, a folk celebration of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the Hudson River Valley; Pops Night Cabaret, an evening of popular music and show tunes; and the ever- popular holiday concert, When Angels Sing.
“Our 2009-2010 season presents a rich mix of musical genres and concert venues intended to attract a more diverse listenership,” said David Griggs-Janower, artistic director and conductor of Albany Pro Musica. “It’s just a part of our commitment to introducing the joys of choral music to the Capital Region community and beyond.”
An overview of the 2009-2010 Albany Pro Musica concert season follows:
- America’s Song – with the Capital District Youth Orchestra
Sat, October 17th at 7:30pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Albany
Sun, October 18th at 4pm, St. Joseph’s Church, Schenectady - When Angel’s Sing – Holiday Concert
Sat, December 12th at 8pm, First Presbyterian Church, Schenectady
Sun, December 13th at 3pm, Carondelet Hospitality Center, Latham - Durufle Requiem – with Orchestra Pro Musica and the Cathedral Choir
of Men and Boys
Sat, January 31st at 3pm, Cathedral of All Saints, Albany - High School Choral Festival
Sun, February 28th at 4pm, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy - Mozart Requiem and Chichester Psalms
Sat, April 17th at 8pm, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy - Concert & Recording Session
Sun, May 23rd at 4pm, St. Anne’s Church, Lenox, MA - Pops Night Cabaret
Sat, June 12th at 7:30pm, Shaker Meeting House, Colonie
Albany Pro Musica’s website—albanypromusica.org—offers comprehensive information on all events and performances. Visitors can purchase tickets, make a donation, listen to music samples and buy CDs.
For more information about Albany Pro Musica’s upcoming concert season, please contact Jean Leonard, executive director, at 518.438.6548 or write info@albanypromusica.org.
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About Albany Pro Musica
Founded in 1980, Albany Pro Musica has a long-standing reputation for excellence in performing great choral literature both a cappella and with professional orchestras and regionally and nationally known soloists. The organization also engages in outreach to students at area schools in an effort
to introduce them to choral music and to encourage growth of the genre through ongoing appreciation and participation. To learn more, please visit www.albanypromusica.org.
