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The Hudson Valley Philharmonic begins their 2017-2018 Season this Saturday, October 14, with a concert called Made in America.

Since 1988, on the second Tuesday of each month, The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s free Music at Noon concert series has highlighted the work of exceptional regional musicians with a diverse mix of musical styles.

The Chiara String Quartet to perform at the Cooperstown Music Festival on Sunday, October 8 at 4pm.

Tessa Lark kicks off the 121st Season of Troy Chromatic Concerts at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Friday, October 6, at 7:30.

Mexican/US pianist Ana Cervantes performs this program called Of the Light, of Air/ De la Luz, del aire.

TON-The Orchestra Now begins their third season at Bard College’s Fisher Center with two performances of an all-Russian program this weekend.

Musicians of Ma’alwyck begin their 18th Season with a Gala on Sunday, October 1, a program called “Til We Meet Again.”

Leaf Peeper Concerts begin their 2017 Season on Saturday, September 9, with a performance by the Imani Winds at St. James Place in Great Barrington.