Ever wonder what it’s like to perform on stages around the world? Want to strike up a conversation with a New York City Ballet dancer? Listen to the stories of different performers at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) with the return of Pre-Performance Talks this season, presented by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
NYCB Soloist and Resident Choreographer Justin Peck
Seating is limited, and these events do sell out, so be sure to reserve your seat early.Through this series, audiences have the opportunity to connect and interact with stars in the worlds of dance and classical music.These educational pre-show talks will be located in the beautiful setting of the Hall of Springs prior to many of this season’s performances, including Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, New York City Ballet, National Ballet of China, and The Philadelphia Orchestra.”Pre-Performance Talks allow arts lovers to gain personal insights shared by prominent performers and scholars,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President & Executive Director. “With luminaries including Peter Martins, Justin Peck, Fei Bo, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin all scheduled to give a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an artist, these informative presentations provide a unique educational experience in the arts.”SPAC will host these intimate 30-minute discussions one hour before performances begin (1 pm for matinees, 7 pm for evening performances). Admission to each Pre-Performance Talk costs $5 and requires a ticket to the corresponding performance.2015 Pre-Performance Talk Series:Lar Lubovitch Dance Company
- June 17, 7 pm Lar Lubovitch, Artistic Director, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company
- July 7, 7 pm Peter Martins, Ballet Master-in-Chief, NYCB
- July 8, 7 pm Justin Peck, NYCB Resident Choreographer, soloist
- July 9, 1 pm Conversation with a NYCB dancer
- July 9, 7 pm Nancy Goldner, dance critic, author
- July 10, 7 pm Robert Maiorano, former soloist, NYCB
- July 11, 1 pm Costumes & Conversation with Norma Attride, NYCB Wardrobe Mistress
- July 14, 7 pm Christine Redpath, Ballet Master, NYCB with Jay Rogoff, poet, lecturer in English, Skidmore College, dance critic
- July 15, 7 pm Deborah Jowitt, dance critic, author
- July 16, 1 pm Deborah Jowitt, dance critic, author
- July 16, 7 pm William Otto, former NYCB dancer
- July 17, 7 pm Mindy Aloff, professor of dance, Barnard College
- July 18, 1 pm Conversation with a NYCB dancer
- July 18, 7 pm Mindy Aloff, professor of dance, Barnard College
- July 21, 7 pm Fei Bo, choreographer of The Peony Pavilion
- Aug. 5, 7 pm David Kim, Concertmaster, The Philadelphia Orchestra
- Aug. 6, 7 pm Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pianist
- Aug. 7, 7 pm Stéphane Denève, Principal Guest Conductor, The Philadelphia Orchestra
- Aug. 8, 7 pm TBA
- Aug. 12, 7 pm Emanuel Ax, pianist
- Aug. 13, 7 pm Steven Reineke, conductor
- Aug. 14, 7 pm Bramwell Tovey, conductor
- Aug. 15, 7 pm Johannes Moser, cellist
- Aug. 19, 7 pm Conversation with a Philadelphia Orchestra musician
- Aug. 20, 7 pm TBA
- Aug. 21, 7 pm Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Director, The Philadelphia Orchestra
- Aug. 22, 7 pm Robert Cafaro, cellist, The Philadelphia Orchestra
Interested in hearing anecdotes and advice from world-renowned dancers, choreographers, musicians, conductors, authors, and critics? Get your performance tickets and reserve your seat at the Pre-Performance Talk that interests you!Did you know? SPAC was recently named the best outdoor music venue in the country!See all upcoming performances at SPAC »
