Albany Symphony Orchestra
Miller has been musical director and conductor of the Albany Symphony Orchestra (ASO) since 1992.
Under his leadership, the ASO has frequently premiered new American modern classical music.
Miller commissioned a violin concerto from Kevin Beavers inspired by William Kennedy's novel, Roscoe. This piece, called Eyeball High, was conceived in 2004 and first performed on April 20, 2007, at Palace Theatre, Albany.
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