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15 performances by leading international classical musicians at affordable prices. It now offers programming in Albany at the College of St.
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Formed by music-loving community leaders, Capital Region Classical (CRC) is a new nonprofit organization which assumed control of the beloved Union College Concert Series in December 2019. For almost fifty years, the series has presented some of the world's leading classical musicians at Union College from Mitsuko Uchida to the Emerson String Quartet to Ian Bostridge. The series performs the bulk

of its season at the historic and acouslically-superb Memorial Chapel on the campus of Union College in Schenectady. Rose and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, and will continue to expand its reach throughout New York's Capital Region over the course of the next ten years.

09/16/2024

CRC’s 24-25 Season is coming up. If you haven’t gotten your subscription, now is the time! Starting at 5 concerts, you can choose to either build your own series, or purchase a full season CRC subscription. The more concerts you choose, the more you save. Subscriptions can be ordered at https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS

09/13/2024

We are one month away from CRC’s return to Schenectady and Albany. Our 24-25 Season opens with the Sebastians on Sun, Oct 13 at Union College followed by Karim Sulayman, tenor and Sean Shibe, Classical Guitarist on Thu, Oct 17 at the Albany Institute of History & Art. Concertgoers on the 17th are welcome to join us for a free post-concert reception to celebrate the new season! Head to https://rebrand.ly/CRC2425 for tickets.

09/12/2024

Become a part of a tightknit community of music lovers by becoming a subscriber to CRC. With exclusive benefits in addition to saving up to nearly 30% off single ticket prices, our subscribers form connections strengthened by the bond of classical music. To join, order your subscription today at https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS

09/10/2024

From Wigmore and Carnegie to Albany and Schenectady! CRC’s 24-25 Season features leading classical musicians who regularly perform at the world’s top venues. Many of this season’s musicians will perform right here in NY’s Capital Region en route to or from Carnegie Hall, with our tickets a fraction of the cost. Come experience world-class artists right here in your own backyard. Tickets for CRC’s 24-25 Season can be placed at https://rebrand.ly/CRC2425

09/09/2024

A new episode of Inside the Music is out. This week, Derek explores Beethoven's late period as he struggled with hearing loss and other personal issues with performances by pianist Jeremy Denk; the Emerson Quartet; Quatuor Ebène; and Musicians from Marlboro. To listen, head over to https://rebrand.ly/ITMpod and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss out on future episodes!
This season, the Musicians from Marlboro appear alongside pianist Mitsuko Uchida on November 10 for chamber works of Kurtág, Schumann, and Beethoven. The Ebène Quartet returns on November 17 alongside the Belcea Quartet for Mendelssohn's and Enescu's Octets. Jeremy Denk returns on January 19 for a program highlighting piano works by women composers. Explore these concerts and the rest of our upcoming 24-25 Season at https://rebrand.ly/CRC2425

09/07/2024

TONIGHT at 7:30pm, clarinetist Tibi Cziger, “an exciting soloist” (NY Times), joins fellow members of the Israeli Chamber Project הפרויקט הקאמרי הישראלי at Tannery Pond in New Lebanon. These top musicians will perform Bartók’s Contrasts and Khachaturian’s Trio in addition to others. Grab your tickets for tonight’s concert at https://rebrand.ly/icproj

09/06/2024

Violinist Itamar Zorman, winner of the 2011 Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition and recipient of a 2014 Borletti-Buitoni Award and 2013 Avery Fisher Career Grant, “[bestows] soul and depth on everything he touches” (Boston Globe). TOMORROW he joins fellow members of the Israeli Chamber Project הפרויקט הקאמרי הישראלי, Tibi Cziger, clarinet and Assaff Weisman, piano, at Tannery Pond for works of Bartók, Lutosławski, Gershwin, and others. Tickets can be purchased at https://rebrand.ly/icproj

09/05/2024

Executive Director of the Israeli Chamber Project הפרויקט הקאמרי הישראלי, pianist Assaff Weisman is a captivating artist whose career has taken him to major venues across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. His 2002 all-Schubert album became a best-seller of Yamaha’s NYC Rising Star series. On Sat, Sep 7 at 7:30pm, he joins violinist Itamar Zorman and clarinetist Tibi Cziger at Tannery Pond. Order your tickets today at https://rebrand.ly/icproj

09/02/2024

Bringing together top artists from across the globe, members of the Israeli Chamber Project הפרויקט הקאמרי הישראלי appear at Tannery Pond this Saturday, 9/7 at 7:30pm, performing works of Dvořák, Bartók, Ben-Haim and others. Tickets are available at https://rebrand.ly/icproj

08/31/2024

TONIGHT at 7:30pm, The Terra String Quartet performs at Tannery Pond with works of Britten, Mendelssohn, and Mozart on display. Join us this evening for rising star musicians in their CRC debut! Tickets can be ordered at https://rebrand.ly/tsq

08/30/2024

TOMORROW at 7:30pm, The Terra String Quartet brings quartets of Mozart, Britten, and Mendelssohn to Tannery Pond in New Lebanon. The ensemble has recently been named Yale’s quartet in residence following successful displays at the 2023 Osaka and Melbourne competitions. Tickets are available at https://rebrand.ly/tsq

08/29/2024

On Sat, Aug 31 at 7:30pm, The Terra String Quartet, whose playing “never fail[s] to be powerful and sensitive” (Boston Intelligencer), bring their acclaimed artistry to Tannery Pond in New Lebanon in works of Britten, Mendelssohn, and Mozart. Tickets are available at https://rebrand.ly/tsq

Prizewinners at the 2023 Melbourne and Osaka International Quartet competitions, this ensemble has performed at the Kennedy Center and Alice Tully Hall and at

08/27/2024

This Saturday, Yale’s 24-25 quartet in residence The Terra String Quartet performs at Tannery Pond in New Lebanon. They bring Mendelssohn’s celebrated F-minor Quartet, Op. 80 alongside works of Mozart and Britten. Head to https://rebrand.ly/tsq for tickets to Saturday's concert.

08/26/2024

A new episode of Inside the Music is out now! Derek takes an in-depth look at the famous Archduke Trio, Op. 97 of Beethoven, performed in its entirety by the Trio Cavatina. To listen, head to our link in bio, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss out on future episodes!

08/23/2024

Next Saturday, Aug 31 at 7:30pm, The Terra String Quartet, prizewinners at the Melbourne and Osaka competitions, arrives at Tannery Pond for a performance of quartets by Mozart, Britten, and Mendelssohn. Tickets and more information can be found at https://rebrand.ly/tsq

08/19/2024

Now is the perfect time to subscribe to CRC’s 24-25 Season! Save on single ticket prices when you purchase a series starting at just 5 concerts. With the exclusive benefit of being able to exchange your tickets on top of exclusive content from Derek prior to concerts (new this season!), subscribers join a tight-knit community of fellow music lovers. Order yours today at https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS

08/16/2024

CRC returns to Tannery Pond in just over two weeks with the award-winning The Terra String Quartet on Sat, Aug 31 at 7:30pm. Prizewinners at the 2023 Melbourne and Osaka International Quartet competitions, they bring quartets of Mozart, Britten, and Mendelssohn. Order your tickets today at https://rebrand.ly/tsq

08/15/2024

This fall, CRC has a lineup of world-renowned artists joining us at venues across NY's Capital Region, and with our first concerts fast approaching, do not hesitate to order your subscriptions to these not-to-be-missed events! Save nearly 30% off single ticket prices when you order a full season subscription, or build your own series starting at just 5 concerts of your choosing. Head to https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS to reserve your tickets today!

08/13/2024

Guitarist Sean Shibe, Artist in Residence at Wigmore Hall, has established himself as a wholly original talent at the forefront of contemporary classical music. Committed to both standard repertoire of Bach and new works of Thomas Adès and others, Shibe has been recognized for his unique programming. He joins Karim Sulayman, tenor on Thu, Oct 17 at the Albany Institute of History & Art for his CRC debut with a reception to follow! Tickets are available at https://rebrand.ly/sulaymanshibe and all attendees are invited to a free post-concert reception by members of our board of directors.

08/12/2024

Lend your support to ensure CRC’s performances with our new Community Sponsorships! Join your fellow music lovers and help crowdsource the sponsorship of our next concert on August 31. For more information, visit https://rebrand.ly/supportCRC

08/12/2024

A new episode of Inside The Music is live! Join us for an exploration of theme and variation works from Beethoven's middle period through live CRC performances by Christian Tetzlaff, violin and Alexander Lonquich, piano; Pamela Frank, violin and Claude Frank, piano; the Brentano Quartet; and the Quatuor Ebène. Head to https://rebrand.ly/ITMpod to listen, and be sure to subscribe for all future episodes!
The Ebène Quartet joins us this fall alongside the Belcea Quartet for octets of Mendelssohn and Enescu. Tickets for this monumental concert can be ordered at https://rebrand.ly/belceaebene

08/09/2024

With fall fast approaching, don’t wait to purchase your subscriptions to CRC’s 24-25 Season! With the return of series’ favorites and debuts from renowned artists, there are concerts for everyone to enjoy. Purchase your tickets today at https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS
Our season begins Sun, Oct 13 with the Sebastians bringing concerti of Bach, Pisendel, and Telemann including the Fourth Brandenburg Concerto!

08/05/2024

Save up to 29% off single ticket prices when you subscribe to CRC’s 24-25 Season. Starting at just a 5-concert commitment, the more you buy, the more you save! Purchase a full season subscription or build your own series; order yours today at https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS

08/02/2024

End your summer with chamber music in the scenic hills of Mount Lebanon at our Tannery Pond concerts in New Lebanon! Join us for our final two concerts located at the intimate Shaker Tannery on the Darrow School campus on Saturdays, Aug 31 and Sep 7 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at https://rebrand.ly/tannerypond

07/31/2024

Concerts at Tannery Pond resume in one month when we return to present The Terra String Quartet on Sat, 8/31 at 7:30pm. Praised for their "remarkable maturity and musicality" and "superb ensemble playing" (Hyde Park Herald, Chicago), they present celebrated quartets of Mozart, Britten, and Mendelssohn. Tickets can be purchased at https://rebrand.ly/tsq

07/29/2024

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Inside The Music continues the exploration of Ludwig van Beethoven's genius through chamber works of his middle period with performances by pianists Emanuel Ax- Official Page and Christian Zacharias, the Belcea Quartet, and Trio Cavatina. To listen, head to https://rebrand.ly/ITMpod and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss out on future episodes!
The Belcea Quartet returns to CRC this fall alongside the Quatuor Ebène for octets of Mendelssohn and Enescu on Sun, Nov 17. Tickets and more info can be found at https://rebrand.ly/belceaebene

07/26/2024

Now is the perfect time to subscribe to CRC’s 24-25 Season! Starting at just a 5-concert commitment with the exclusive ability to exchange should plans change, ordering a subscription for you or the music lover in your life is the way to go. To order yours, head to https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS

07/24/2024

Hey Albany! This season, CRC is expanding its presence in our state’s capital with performances at the Albany Institute of History & Art in October and the Opalka Gallery in February. Don’t miss out on these performances located in the heart of the city. Tickets for these concerts and the rest of our 24-25 Season can be found on our website, https://capitalregionclassical.org/

07/22/2024

Did you know you can listen to your favorite CRC performances on demand right from your phone? CRC’s Inside the Music podcast explores your favorite classical composers with live performances from our concerts. Episodes are available at https://rebrand.ly/ITMpod with new episodes releasing biweekly on Mondays.

07/19/2024

CRC’s summer at Tannery Pond ends on September 7 with an exciting performance by members of the Israeli Chamber Project הפרויקט הקאמרי הישראלי. Their program explores music from across the globe inspired by folksongs including Bartók’s Contrasts. Order your tickets today at https://rebrand.ly/icproj

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A rousing ovation after a breathtaking performance by @paullewispiano of Schubert’s monumental final three sonatas. What an incredible close to our season at Union College! Thanks to everyone for making world-class performances possible in the Capital Region!

Tickets for CRC's 24-25 Season are now on sale on our website! Head to https://rebrand.ly/CRC2425 for our full lineup of concerts. Be sure to check out our money-saving subscription series with newly added benefits at https://rebrand.ly/2425SUBS. We can't wait to share these concerts with you!

Get to know our next artist, violinist Geneva Lewis! Lewis returns to our series at Union College on Sunday, 2/25 with pianist Janice Carissa to perform works of distinguished British composers including Elgar's Sonata. Tickets are available at https://rebrand.ly/glewis (link in bio)

We're busily printing tickets and sending them to music lovers throughout the Capital Region in anticipation of our 50th Anniversary Season! Have you bought your tickets yet? Subscriptions are as low as $21.33 per concert and with limited seating due to health protocols, we expect to be at capacity. Don't wait! https://www.capitalregionclassical.org

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We invite you to join us for our exciting transformation from Union College Concert Series to Capital Region Classical! The series is striking out on its own as a new nonprofit organization wholly dedicated to sustaining, developing, and ensuring performances by world-renowned classical musicians in the Capital Region.

From our founding almost 50 years ago as a volunteer organization run out of the Schenectady Museum (now MiSci) to a program under the umbrella of Union College, the series must now serve the needs of our classical music community more effectively. It must now work diligently to ensure one of the most treasured cultural programs in the Capital Region for generations to come.

What will change? Not much—we’ll continue to bring you world-class musicians at our home in Memorial Chapel. But now, a Board of Directors fully devoted to classical music oversees the series. It is no longer part of a larger institution with divergent interests and priorities, but a nonprofit organization dedicated 24-7 to the presentation of world-class chamber music performances. As a result, Capital Region Classical can better serve you and your devotion to classical music.

We look forward to continuing to share these incredible performances with you for many years!