New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra,
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and superstar guest artists John Legend and Yo-Yo Ma
visit Saratoga’s iconic venue
Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a unique eco-cultural destination, a perfect confluence of human-made and natural beauty, enriching the cultural life of the region from its home in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park. Nestled among the hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral springs, SPAC draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each summer seeking world class artistic experiences and performances by resident companies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, and best-in-class artists across virtually all genres of music.
Among the highlights of this year’s festival is a 75th anniversary celebration of New York City Ballet featuring Balanchine masterpieces Jewels, Swan Lake and Stars and Stripes; a celebration of contemporary choreography, and the return of their more intimate “behind the curtain” experience, NYCB On and Off Stage, which includes a celebratory after party with fireworks, dancing and a live DJ.
The Fabulous Philadelphians return to their summer home in Saratoga for a three-week residency led by Music & Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, featuring appearances by 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend (AUG 7), the incomparable cellist Yo-Yo Ma (AUG 16), beloved violinist Gil Shaham (AUG 14), and African icon Angelique Kidjo (AUG 2).
Iconic masterworks featured include a 100th anniversary celebration of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Marcus Roberts Trio (AUG 1), in addition to Carl Orff’s Carmina burana (AUG 10), returning to SPAC for the first time in over 15 years with Albany Pro Musica.
The popular film nights will also return to delight audiences of all ages as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert (AUG 3) and Disney’s The Lion King in Concert (AUG 17), are projected on the screens in HD, while the Orchestra performs the scores live.
“SPAC has become a destination stage for many of the greatest artists in the world and our 2024 season is no exception. From our great Philadelphia Orchestra featuring appearances by Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend, to our incredible New York City Ballet dancers, this year’s programming offers something for everyone,” said Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC’s President & CEO.
