Musicians of Ma'alwyck: News

Musicians of Ma'alwyck expands its range to present the 1783 comic opera the Poor Soldier by composer William Shield and playwright John O'Keeffe. A favorite work of George Washington, this musical farce was one of the most popular theater pieces, presented all around the eastern seaboard of Post-Revolutionary America. Albany saw many performances of the work during the 1790s and early 1800s.

Our production features singers from the New York City and Glimmerglass Operas, as well as the up and coming Duanesburg native Emalie Savoy. Accompanied by a twenty-two piece orchestra, designed and costumed with historically accurate materials and paired with a number of ancillary events, we know that you will enjoy this step back in time.

Tickets will be available in mid-November. Check our website for more details.

Come see why The Poor Soldier was one of the most popular operas of early America!

Check out our calendar dates here on the Musicians of Ma'alwyck website. The entire season is listed including not only subscription concerts, but also repeat performances, free previews and our popular dinner/wine-tasting/concerts.

In the next few weeks look for some very exciting concert announcements!

I am so thrilled and delighted; Musicians of Ma'alwyck has been named the best chamber music ensemble of the Capital Region for 2008 by the readership of Metroland.

Thank you for the honor!

Musicians of Ma'alwyck is available for all types of events, not just historic subscription concerts. We offer competitive rates for weddings, receptions, private concerts or educational programs. Please contact director Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz for more information at 518/377-3623 or annmarie@musiciansofmaalwyck.org

I submitted a paper for presentation at the Conference on New York State History at Columbia University. Not only was it accepted, we are a feature of the key-note presentation. I will be presenting by research on music in early Albany followed by a brief performance of some of the repertory on Friday June 2, 2006 at Columbia.

Musicians of Ma'alwyck is pleased to announce its new residency at Schenectady County Community College beginning in the fall of 2005. Check the calendar of events for concert information.

Musicians of Ma'alwyck frequently presents theme programs. During the 2003-2004 season, these programs were Alla Gitana! a program based on gypsy themes with music from eastern Europe, Austro-Hungaria and Spain spanning three centuries; Exploring Albany's Past a program based on materials discovered in the New York State Library including excerpts from the Bleecker family musical binders and the manuscripts of Albany's Euterpean Club; and Cantabile a program devoted to vocal and instrumental music of the early 1800s. Other themes include our popular Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy program with songs from all seven of their movies, and our Black History concert, which drew critical acclaim.