Joseph Dalton

Troy

Freelance Writer at Times Union (Albany)

Freelance arts journalist and author. Contributor to Times Union, Albany NY. Author Washington's Golden Age.

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Articles

Writing Lessons from Soldiers of War

1 week ago | medium.com | Joseph Dalton

Words so good, they were imprinted in stoneThe year was 2009. I was walking around the Ohio State Capitol building. My ex-girlfriend and I made the trip up from Cincinnati to Columbus, where she needed to grab her teaching certificate. It was about 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and as always, I wasn’t dressed for the occasion.
Classical Notes: Next 'juicy, cool' opera planned for Hudson Hall

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Joseph Dalton

A highly anticipated new production of Handel’s most popular opera “Giulio Cesare” opens at Hudson Hall on Saturday evening, April 19, for a run of six performances through May 2. The show is a follow-up to director R.B. Schlather’s gripping staging of the composer’s “Rodelinda” in October 2023, and the second installment of what’s promised to be a series of Handel’s operas at the historic venue and under Schlather’s fresh and insightful watch. “I love opera,” says Schlather.
Concert review: ASO rewards packed Palace with robust night of music

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Joseph Dalton

ALBANY – The Albany Symphony fielded 85 musicians on the Palace Theatre stage and performed before a full house Saturday night. Music director David Alan Miller led solid performances of two widely known classics and a fascinating east-meets-west violin concerto by returning composer Reena Esmail that featured Kala Ramnath, a current star in Indian music. It was a gratifying evening, robust but not overstuffed.
Concert review: Leonkoro String Quartet impressive at Union College

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Joseph Dalton

TROY – In an ambitious and impressive performance at Union College Sunday, the Leonkoro String Quartet made its local debut in the Capital Region Classical series. Actually every program the Leonkoro gives lately is a debut of some sort. The group was formed in 2019 in Berlin, and is making its first North American tour. They’ve already triumphed in competitions and received a bunch of awards, so performing more widely is their next step. So far, so good.
Choreographer from area savors success of 'Elf'

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Joseph Dalton

When choreographer Connor Gallagher auditions dancers in New York City, he scans resumes for area code 518. If he spots those magic numbers, he asks whether the applicant is a fellow alum of the Orlando School of Dance in Schenectady. "They're some of the best," says Gallagher, who grew up in Clifton Park.
Classical Notes: Saluting an improved WMHT, and schedule changes for Friends

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Joseph Dalton

It seems like WMHT (89.1 FM) is everywhere these days, hosting, sponsoring, producing concerts. That’s in addition to what’s on the air. About 10 years have passed since Rob Brown became the music director and plenty of good things are happening at the station. The three hosts (it’s not very classy to call them DJs), Mary Darcy (6-10 a.m. weekdays), Brown (1-4 p.m.), and Charlotte Wilson (4-8 p.m.) have freshened up the programming in subtle but still noticeable ways.
Milk yield, estrous detection, and fertility

1 month ago | hoards.com | Joseph Dalton

Many factors play a role in successful reproduction. In this column, we’ll focus on the relationship between genomics, milk yield, characteristics and detection of estrus, and fertility. A few years ago, I was a member of a research team investigating cow conception rate at first A.I. service and repeated A.I. services required for pregnancy. We collected blood from primiparous (first lactation) Holstein cows and extracted DNA for genomic analysis.
Review: A cathartic 'Considering Matthew Shepard' from Albany Pro Musica

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Joseph Dalton

TROY — More than a concert, Albany Pro Musica’s performance on Sunday was an extraordinary communal gathering and a cathartic experience. The program consisted of one work, Craig Helia Johnson’s “Considering Matthew Shepard,” a secular requiem for the 21-year-old gay man who was murdered out of prejudice and hate in Wyoming in 1998. Music was the balm that prompted the effluence of tears in the darkened house and caused patrons to be lighter and stronger as they filed out into the sunshine.
Concert review: Lidiya Yankovskaya triumphant in return to region, guest conducting ASO

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Joseph Dalton

SCHENECTADY - The extra umph in ovations for the Albany Symphony in its annual appearance at Proctors on Saturday night must be credited to the guest conductor, Lidiya Yankovskaya. It makes sense that she’d have a cheering squad since she grew up in the Capital Region. At 38, she is a busy and respected figure on podiums, handling both concerts and operas with equal aplomb. Her performances of two classics and one contemporary were splendid.
Power Up Your Productivity with Finite Time Sinks

1 month ago | medium.com | Joseph Dalton

Take effective breaks to push past blocks and burnoutJoseph Dalton·FollowPublished inBetter Marketing·4 min read·--A photo of the author in Mongolia. Used with permission. How effective are your work breaks? After your next break, rate your eagerness to return to work on a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is "I can't wait" and 1 is "I would rather consume a jar of old mayonnaise." I have spent the better part of a decade trying to maximize productivity and minimize stress.