Community Calendar

Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 Cellos, with Annabelle Hoffman and Perri Morris; Mozart: Serenade #11 in Eb K. 375 for wind octet; Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite; Wagner: Siegfried-Idyll

Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 19th year at Skidmore!

GEORGE LEWIS | Broke (World Premiere, commissioned by Carnegie Hall)
VALERIE COLEMAN | Portraits of Langston
BARBER | Adagio for Strings
IVES | String Quartet No. 1, “From the Salvation Army” Suite
JOPLIN | The Entertainer, arr. Franz Beyer
JOPLIN | Paragon Rag, arr. William Zinn

This event is free and open to the public; tickets required.

Jennifer Brink, Executive Director

Phone: (518) 793-1348

E-mail: exdir@gfso.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

January 20, 2026

Glens Falls Symphony presents “Silent Movie Valentine.”

Join the GFS on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 1 pm as music director Charles Peltz leads a woodwind quintet through screenings of silent films with LIVE music, just like you'd hear in 1920. The concert will feature Pianist John Benware.

This performance at the historic Strand Theater in Hudson Falls, NY, will be festive and fun, with activities and treats available in the lobby starting at noon. Audience members of any age can dress up in black and white with some red, or a red heart to add some Valentine’s spirit!

Joining the symphony in the lobby from noon to 1 p.m. will be the Chapman Museum, as they create a special Valentine’s Day-themed craft! This opportunity is free and open to all in attendance.

Please note that Saturday's performance is a sensory-friendly concert, offering a welcoming and inclusive experience for people of all ages, sponsored by Arrow Bank.

Following the concert, families can take a photo at the Glens Falls Symphony photo area where they can be photographed with the Tramp himself, Charlie Chaplin!

Films that will be shown at this performance, not necessarily in this order, are as follows:

-A Trip to the Moon (France 1902)

-Sherlock Jr. (Buster Keaton)

-Steamboat Willy (Disney)

-They Would Elope (Quick & Kirkwood)

-Excerpts from Tramp & City Lights (Chaplin)

Silent Movie Valentine is sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company, Dan & Jan Hazewski, J.M. McDonald Foundation, and Alexander Orthodontics.

The 2025-26 “Milestones” season is sponsored by: Arrow Bank, The Table Rock Group at Morgan Stanley, The Queensbury Hotel, The Glens Falls Chronicle, and Finch Paper.

Glens Falls Symphony performances are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature

Silent Movie Valentine Events:

Saturday, February 14, 2026, from Noon to 1 p.m

- The Symphony will host free pre-concert activities for kids of all ages in the inner lobby area of the Strand Theater before that afternoon’s performance. This includes a craft, concessions, and Basket Raffles. There will be a photo backdrop so audience members can take photos with family and friends.

Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 1:00 pm:

- Symphony Silent Movie Valentine family concert begins

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Tickets:

2026 Glens Falls Symphony Silent Movie Valentine Family Concert

$30 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children)

$12 Adult Ticket, or $8 Child/Student Ticket

Visit or call (518) 793-1348 to purchase tickets.

For more information, contact Jennifer Brink at (518) 793-1348 or exdir@gfso.org

www.theglensfallssymphony.org

The Hotchkiss Philharmonic Orchestra presents an evening of classical and cinematic music on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 P.M. in Katherine M. Elfers Hall. Conducted by Fabio Witkowski, the concert features internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kulig performing works by Handel, Gluck, Mahler, and Saint-Saëns, alongside orchestral selections from John Williams’ iconic scores to Harry Potter and Star Wars. Admission is free and open to the public.

Hailed as “a leader in contemporary opera and classical music in America (Opera News),” the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera present MONO E MONO (E MONO), a dynamic concert of monodramas scored by some of the nation’s most influential American composers. The performance will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., at NEC’s Jordan Hall, featuring the acclaimed BMOP and Odyssey Opera, as well as powerful solo performances by sopranos Julia Mintzer and Sarah Coburn and one of the world’s most sought-after baritones Michael Chioldi, all led under the direction of Grammy Award-winning conductor Gil Rose.

A former Horizons Young Artist, Elliott has soloed with the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and New York Philharmonic, among other leading orchestras. A dynamic and engaging musician, his program features works by 20th-century masters.

William Grant Still: Suite
Bridge: Sonata
Britten: Sonata
Barber: Sonata

Brooklyn Rider returns to Spruce Peak Arts!

With a repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, and genre-defying collaborations, Brooklyn Rider, the innovative string quartet known for their adventurous spirit and captivating performances, redefines the boundaries of chamber music. Their dynamic approach and technical prowess promise an electrifying concert experience that resonates with audiences of all musical tastes.

Johnny Gandelsman, violin
Colin Jacobsen, violin
Nicholas Cords, viola
Michael Nicolas, cello

Ticket prices range $29.08 to $53.15 and are available here: https://www.sprucepeakarts.org/events/brooklyn-rider/

A Sacred Place explores the intersection of love and nature through works by Ešenvalds, Boykin, Paulus, Rutter, Pärt, and others. The singers of Albany Pro Musica will be joined by the Cantus Trio, with pianist Noah Palmer, violinist Jamecyn Morey, and cellist David Bebe. Featuring the N.Y. premiere of Alex Berko’s “Sacred Place,” an ecological service that connects the old with the new, the sacred with the secular, and the individual with their community.

This young Brazilian violinist has already performed as soloist with the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra and won first prize at the 2024 Sphinx Competition. We feature our Horizons Young Artist in a free concert of solo violin works for all to enjoy.

Bosísio: Aboio e Dança Negra
Ysaÿe: E-minor Sonata, Op. 27, No. 4
Bach: D-minor Partita, BWV 1004

Making her series debut, this Silver Medalist at the 12th Van Cliburn Competition has performed with most every orchestra in the country. This season, she appears in recital at Boston’s Celebrity Series, Seattle’s Meany Hall, and other major venues.

Brahms: Klavierstücke, Op. 119
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16
Janáček: Andante from In the Mists
Scriabin: Trois morceaux, Op. 45
Gershwin: Songbook for Piano