WMHT Commemorates 150 year of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall with Documentary

WMHT Public Media Commemorates 150 Years of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall with Original Documentary; Premiere Screening Event

Troy, NY – WMHT Public Media is set to premiere the original, locally-produced documentary The Music Hall: Troy NY’s Monument to Sound at a premiere screening event on May 19th at 7:00 pm at the historic venue. A broadcast premiere on WMHT follows the next day on May 20th at 7:30pm on-air, online, and on the free PBS App.

Established in 1875, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall reshaped the downtown landscape of Troy, NY, drawing global musical talent to this small but mighty city. The Music Hall: Troy NY’s Monument to Sound celebrates the history, architecture, acoustics, storied performances, and future of the music hall and features the Albany Symphony, Albany Pro Musica, RPI, and the Hart Cluett Museum.

“For 150 years, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall has been a cornerstone of the region’s artistic heritage,” said Jon Elbaum, Executive Director of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. “This film celebrates our history while inspiring the next chapter of performances, partnerships, and community engagement, and we thank WMHT Public Media for bringing this story to life.”

Experience why this celebrated hall is considered to be one of the best acoustical venues in the world during a live screening event on May 19th at 7:00 pm in the hall itself.

President & CEO Anthony V Hayes shared,  “WMHT Public Media is proud to highlight the rich contributions of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to the artistic culture of our region through this original documentary. These stories will help usher in the next 150 years with the newly renovated hall.”

Support for The Music Hall: Troy NY’s Monument to Sound has been generously provided by Fagan Associates, Architecture+, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Charitable Foundation, AIA NYS, and WM Fagan + Sons.

Tickets for the premiere screening are on sale now via phone, (518) 273-0038, in person, or online at TroyMusicHall.org.

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About Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark, has been in use since opening in 1875. World renowned for its incredible acoustics, it has hosted performances by legions of world-renowned artists, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, and Vladimir Horowitz, to the best on today’s music scene, including Boz Scaggs, India Arie, Lake Street Dive, Trey Anastasio, and many more. For information, visit www.troymusichall.org.

About WMHT Public Media

WMHT Public Media is an essential service for education, entertainment, and inspiration, producing award-winning local programming and documentaries. WMHT-FM is your classical companion, with nationally-recognized hosts presenting curated music selections, composer interviews, and exclusive concert events.

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