Free concert at MVP Arena on Oct
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Innovation Partnership, led by Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy and MVP Health Care President and CEO Chris Del Vecchio, has announced a free movie music concert at MVP Arena on Oct. 9.
The Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) will perform selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Members of the public will have an opportunity to join an onstage play-in with their own instruments. Advance registration is required for the play-in. To sign up, go to https://albanysymphony.com/upcomingconcerts/movie-play-in.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy a free concert with talented individuals from both the Albany Symphony and ESYO at our premier entertainment venue,” said McCoy in a news release. “It’s also a chance for musicians of all abilities to bring their instruments to the concert and be able to play on stage with the Albany Symphony and Empire State Youth Orchestra. The Innovation Partnership was formed to provide greater access for all community members to programs and services that could improve their health and wellbeing.”
“MVP Health Care is passionate about leveraging the power of collaboration and innovation to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. We understand that simply surviving isn’t enough. We must join together to build communities that support individuals in thriving physically, mentally, and spiritually,” said Del Vecchio in the release. “To bring this vision to life, we are dedicated to forging impactful regional community coalitions that share our commitment to supporting whole-person health and well-being.
“Our partnership with Albany County exemplifies this commitment, and we take great pride in joining forces with the county in celebration of the extraordinary musical talent showcased by The Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra. This free concert will captivate people of all ages, serving as a gateway to celebrate the vibrancy and richness of our community.”
“The Albany Symphony and I are so excited to present this thrilling concert of classic movie scores, sitting side-by-side with our brilliant young colleagues from the Empire State Youth Orchestra. Our deepest thanks to Albany County, County Executive Dan McCoy, and MVP Health Care for their extraordinary commitment to the vitality of the whole community. We look forward to playing great works by John WIlliams and many others in the amazing MVP Arena, including works from Studio Ghibli, Disney, and video game music. We’ll also be welcoming EVERYONE to join as Play-In musicians for one of the most iconic pieces in film music history,” said David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony Music Director, in the release.
“For our brilliant young musicians, the opportunity to perform side-by-side with the Albany Symphony professional musicians is extraordinary. They love these film scores and are enthusiastic about the upcoming concert,” said Etienne Abelin, Empire State Youth Orchestra Music Director, in the release.
For more concert information, go to: https://albanysymphony.com/upcomingconcerts/movie-concert. To sign up for the Play-In, go to: https://albanysymphony.com/upcomingconcerts/movie-play-in
