Albany Symphony Summer Soiree + Dogs of Desire


Event Timeline:
6:00pm Dogs of Desire concert at EMPAC
7:45pm Dinner at Evelyn's Café inside of EMPAC
8:30pm Program begins including Silent Auction, Live Auction & Fund a Need
9:15pm Drinks & dessert
10:00pm Event concludes

Dress code: Business or Cocktail Dress Recommended

Parking: The main entrance and box office are located on the EAST (campus) side of the building. For events, please park in the College avenue parking garage adjacent to Cogswell Laboratory. For more information about EMPAC, visit https://empac.rpi.edu/visit 

Menu: 
Salad
Main entrée choices:
- Grilled Salmon with Shaved Fennel and Asparagus Slaw
- Malbec Braised Beef Short Ribs with Smokey Tomato Gremolata
- Vegetable and Chive Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
Desserts


Dogs of Desire program
David Alan Miller, conductor
Dogs of Desire, the orchestra's electrifying, genre-defying new music group, presents newly penned works by some of today's most adventurous American composers, including Katie Jenkins, Celka Ojakangas, & Max Vinetz.


Standing Ovation Award: This award recognizes individuals and community partners that have gone above and beyond in supporting the mission of the Albany Symphony and the arts in our region.

2025 Awardees

Community Standing Ovation Award:

 M&T Bank 
Standing Ovation Award:

The late Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Anne Older

Photo of Anne and Thomas Older