Schenectady’s Music Haven returns in August with concerts | The Daily Gazette
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The music will be back at Central Park’s Music Haven this summer.
For three Sundays in August, the outdoor stage in Schenectady will feature local musicians, like the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, and some from further afield, like Israeli/Iranian pop artist Liraz.
“I’m thrilled to keep Music Haven on the map this summer and welcome friends and neighbors back to the heart of the park,” said Producing Artistic Director Mona Golub,who has produced concerts in Central Park since 1990.
Last year, Music Haven was canceled due to the pandemic and planning this season came with several challenges, including restrictions on international travel.
Music Haven to have an abbreviated season in August
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Schenectady Symphony virtual performance of ‘Bach to Basics’ announced | The Daily Gazette
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Tenor Brent Weber, left, and pianist Philip Fisher will be guest performers with the SSO. (photos provided)
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The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra has announced its second virtual concert of this COVID-affected season.
Artistic Director Glen Cortese has arranged an all-Bach program titled, “Bach to Basics,” which will feature two of the Brandenburg Concertos, numbers 3 and 5, along with Cantata #160 and his own arrangement of “Sheep May Safely Graze.”
The concert, which is being performed and recorded Saturday night at Proctors, will begin streaming at 10 a.m. on March 15 and be available through the end of the day on March 31.
Many virtual holiday concerts; WNYT to televise Albany Symphony show | The Daily Gazette
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Albany Pro Musica’s “Many Moods of Christmas” concert last year at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. This year, the group presents The Best of the Many Moods of Christmas through its website. (Gary Gold)
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Holiday concerts are few and far between this year, but a handful of organizations are offering at least some cheery sounds.
The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra initially streamed their virtual “Poinsettia Pops” concert on Tuesday from the Proctors stage, but the concert is still available to listen to through Christmas Day. Music director Glen Cortese chose a wide-ranging program that includes holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “Little Drummer Boy,” selections from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” ballet, Vaughn Williams’ “Fantasia” from “Greensleeves,” and “The Little Drummer Boy” with local soprano Jean Leonard. She will
Shopportunist: Make this COVID Christmas more merry
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Santa Claus using a computer in his house to do a Christmas video conference. He is typing his present list on the red mobile phone.Sisoje/Getty Images
You better not shout. You better not cry. You better not pout. Even though he s added a few tasks to his to-do list, like self-quarantining, getting a COVID-19 test and stocking his sleigh with PPE in advance of his global trek, Santa Claus is coming to town.
It s a COVID Christmas. And, while it is unconventional and even somber in some ways, there may be happiness to salvage this season. If you need a little help, here are a few warm, fuzzy and (almost) free ways to put the merry in Merry Christmas.
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