March. 31, 2026

7pm

EMPAC Concert Hall

The combined forces of the RPI Orchestra and Empire State Youth Orchestra's Symphony Orchestra unite to perform Gustav Mahler's epic Symphony no. 1. The program will be led by RPI music faculty Dr. Robert Whalen, and will also include a performance of Edvard Grieg's famous Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by 2025 Concerto Competition winner Armstrong Wang '27.

To round out the program, ESYO Music Director and guest conductor Etienne Abelin will conduct Mahler's Blumine, originally a movement from Mahler's First Symphony, on this program.

This performance will take place at 7pm on March 31st in the EMPAC Concert Hall. Admission is free.