SPAC has announced the 2024 residency of The Philadelphia Orchestra, spanning July 31 to August 17. The stellar event will feature several diverse and unique shows for folks of many tastes.
Along with this, the lineup included for this orchestra season consist of some monumental names. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Yo-Yo Ma, John Legend, Fabio Luisi, Dalia Stasevska, Anthony Parnther, David Robertson, Xian Zhang, Gil Shaham, Mason Bates, George Li, Angélique Kidjo are some of the notable names featuring in this lineup.
The Philadelphia Orchestra will provide various intimate and whimsical journeys into sound. The season will include masterworks like the 100th anniversary celebration of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Marcus Roberts Trio.
“SPAC has become a destination stage for many of the greatest artists in the world and our 2024 season is no exception. From Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend and Angélique Kidjo, this year’s programming offers something for everyone highlighting SPAC’s unique ability to bring together the world’s best artists and genres on one stage,”
Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of SPAC
In addition, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana will return to SPAC for the first time in over 15 years with Albany Pro Musica. This legend-dense musical explosion is not one to miss. This show simply has sounds for a variety of tastes.
The Philidelphia Orchestra Itinerary:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 @ 7:30PM: Tchaikovsky Spectacular
David Robertson, conductor
George Li*, piano
Tchaikovsky “Polonaise,” from Eugene Onegin
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 7:30PM: Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100
David Robertson, conductor
Marcus Roberts Trio
Johnson Victory Stride*
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 @ 7:30PM: Angélique Kidjo with The Philadelphia Orchestra
TBA, conductor
Angélique Kidjo, vocals
Following her 2023 Saratoga Jazz Festival debut, five-time Grammy Award-winner and African music icon Angélique Kidjo joins The Philadelphia Orchestra in an all-new program featuring a mix of popular African songs and original works.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 7:30PM: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert
Justin Freer, conductor
Hooper Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ (complete with film)*
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert, the fifth film in the series. Experience the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high definition, while The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Nicholas Hooper’s unforgettable score.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 @ 7:15PM: An Evening With John Legend– A Night of Songs and Stories with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Anthony Parnther*, conductor
John Legend*, vocals and piano
This special performance will feature songs and stories with 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend, alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra. Experience intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 @ 7:30PM: Yannick Conducts An Alpine Symphony
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Jennifer Montone, horn
Jeffrey Lang, horn
Chelsea McFarland, horn
Christopher Dwyer, horn
Ernesto Tovar Torres, horn
Schumann Konzertstück for horns and orchestra
Strauss An Alpine Symphony
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 @ 7:30PM: An Evening of Brahms with Fabio Luisi
Fabio Luisi*, conductor
Bomsori Kim*, violin
Brahms Violin Concerto
Brahms Symphony No. 4
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 @ 7:30PM: Carmina burana
Fabio Luisi, conductor
Audrey Luna*, soprano
Sunnyboy Dladla*, tenor
Sean Michael Plumb*, baritone
Albany Pro Music, chorus
Beethoven Symphony No. 8
Orff Carmina burana
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 7:30PM: Gil Shaham Performs Bates
Dalia Stasevska*, conductor
Gil Shaham, violin
Bates Nomad Concerto, for violin and orchestra*
Sibelius Symphony No. 5
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 7:30PM: Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony
Dalia Stasevska, conductor
Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Dvořák Symphony No. 8
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 @ 7:30PM: Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dvořák
Xian Zhang, conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Ngwenyama Primal Message*
Kodály Dances of Galánta*
Dvořák Cello Concerto
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 @ 7:30PM: Disney’s The Lion King in Concert
Damon Gupton*, conductor
Zimmer and John The Lion King (complete with film)*
Tickets will be available beginning on February 9 at 10 a.m. for members (tiered by level) and on February 22 at 10 a.m. for the general public. Visit spac.org for details.
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