The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: Enjoy Live Summer Performances
Although their 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the acclaimed Philadelphia Orchestra will return to Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on August 11-14, 2021. All four programs will be led by charismatic Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Yannick Nezet-Seguin, photo credit: Jan Regan
Highlights of the 2021 Season:
- Seven SPAC premieres, including works by Philadelphia Orchestra Composer-in-Residence Gabriela Lena Frank, Valerie Coleman, Florence Price, and Louise Farrenc
- A "first" for SPAC audiences as Yannick leads the Orchestra from the piano on Opening Night
- A finale performance with violinist Joshua Bell
- And more!
The Philadelphia Orchestra's performances will be offered in compliance with the current guidelines from the Governor to ensure the health and safety of artists, audience members and staff. In order to provide guests with the safest possible experience, all attendees will be seated in safe, socially-distanced pods.
Tickets for this season are available online or by phone at 518.584.9330.
2021 Philadelphia Orchestra Performances
Photo credit: Gary Gold (Note: This photo was taken prior to 2020-2021 and does not reflect current social distancing guidelines)
- The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra Returns!
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 - The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: Coleman, Bach & Brahms
Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 - The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: Yannick Leads Frank & Mozart
Friday, Aug 13, 2021 - The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: Joshua Bell Returns!
Saturday, Aug 14, 2021