Department of Music and Theatre Performances

The Capital Trio performs music by Beethoven and Rebecca Clarke.

Max Lifchitz performs his own piano compositions written over the last 60 years.

2024 Grammy Winner IMANI WINDS visit UAlbany to present a program of French music. Experience a musical journey through cultures and eras with Imani Winds' electrifying performance, "The French Connection." From the rhythmic beats of Haitian folklore to the soulful melodies of Josephine Baker's portraits, culminating in a mesmerizing rendition of Stravinsky's iconic "The Rite of Spring," this concert promises an unforgettable fusion of sound and storytelling.

Based on the real-life sensational murder trial that also inspired “Double Indemnity,” this 1928 Expressionist classic follows “ordinary young woman” Helen Jones from her job in a stifling office, to marrying her predatory boss; from a breath of air with the lover she meets in a speakeasy, to murdering her husband after her lover abandons her; all building to a climatic courtroom scene. A stunning, groundbreaking feminist work, directed by Sarah Blush in her UAlbany debut.

The Fall Choral Hour showcases the University Chamber Singers and University Community Chorale as well as selected student soloists from the Department of Music and Theatre in a performance of music from a wide array of style and culture.

Two of the University’s large ensembles present a shared concert.

Prepare to be transported by the Ulysses Quartet's captivating performance, featuring Mozart's elegant "Milanese" Quartet and Britten's emotive second string quartet. Experience the world premiere of Christina Bouey's newest commission, followed by Mendelssohn's dynamic Op. 44, No. 1, promising an evening of exquisite classical mastery and premieres.

UAlbany Music program alumni Melanie Shank (’12, ’22) and Joshua Tanis (’13) reminisce about their undergraduate musical experiences and how they have shaped their current careers. With music from Mozart to Gershwin, this recital features years-old favorites and new adventures from over a decade of collaboration.

Pianist Max Lifchitz celebrates the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month performing a recital featuring music by Mexican composers.

Pianist Max Lifchitz marks the ending of Hispanic Heritage Month performing a recital featuring dance-inspired music from the Americas.

This poetic drama, about the choices in the life of a young artist, made the yet-unknown playwright an overnight sensation.

This program of guitar music features solo classical pieces as well as jazz ensemble selections arranged by Sam Piazza.

This comedy is set in the kitchen of a truck stop where the art of making a sandwich is perfected by a group of formerly incarcerated individuals.

Students in the vocal program perform staged versions of classical and contemporary song repertoire.

The Capital Region’s wind quintet offers a program of chamber music repertoire by women composers, both living and deceased, including Chen Yi, Judith Zaimont & Beata Moon.

Mioi Takeda and Lynn Bechtold perform music for two violins by contemporary composers including Capital District composers Hilary Tann, Max Lifchitz and Rain Worthington.

Music Program ensembles (Chorale, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, Spirit Band) are joined by student groups (Serendipity, Pitch Please) for a concert celebrating the season.

Two of the University’s large ensembles present a shared program.

Pianist Max Lifchitz performs piano music by American composers.

Pianist Kuok-Wai Lio presents two great works side by side: the Handel Chaconne in G Major, HWV435 and Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 988.

Unfolding with music and merriment, a nearly all-female cast of players takes on Shakespeare’s classic comedy about the politics of empowerment and who wears the pants when two fabulously headstrong individuals fall in love.

This concert of percussion music features four ensembles.

Two of the University’s large ensembles present a shared program.

Pianist Max Lifchitz introduces his recent composition Is Spring Right? for the left hand alone.

Violinist & Julliard student Julia Jones and pianist & Indiana University student Nitai Feldman join forces to present a recital for violin and piano featuring music by Bach, Lieberman, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Paganini and Ysaye.