Center for the Performing Arts

Empire State Plaza • Albany, New York

Events

In the Hart Theatre Lobby on Sundays: September 22, October 20, November 17, and December 8 Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indian Classical Music with the Raga Family Circle, an interactive workshop series featuring Veena & Devesh Chandra. Over 4 engaging sessions, this series progresses through the basic fundamentals of Indian melody and […]

The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time face off in a once-in-a-lifetime show. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the country’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles’ career. They engage in a […]

With her Grammy Award-Winning Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 23-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precariously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and […]

Bestselling, award-winning children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner is widely recognized as the uncrowned queen of children’s music. Laurie’s albums, released on her own label, have been bestsellers on a chart typically dominated by movie soundtracks and major label compilations. With more than 1 billion total streams, an average of more than 22 million monthly streams, […]

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Experience “The Music of Hans Zimmer and others – A Celebration of Film Music”! The best film music from Dune, James Bond, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and many other top productions – in a breathtaking concert event with The Hollywood Film Orchestra, choir, star soloists, […]