Philadelphia Orchestra Stages Return to SPAC –John Legend, Yo-Yo Ma Feature This Month
An Evening with John Legend stages at SPAC this week.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Philadelphia Orchestra returned to its summer home in Saratoga opening its three-week residency at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 31.
This weekend’s events include Angélique Kidjo with The Philadelphia Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, and the Harry Potter Film Concert Series featuring Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
An Evening with John Legend – A Night of Songs and Stories with The Philadelphia Orchestra will stage Wednesday, Aug. 7. The evening will feature intimate reimagining’s of Legend’s greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from his life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”).
Philadelphia Orchestra Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will return to the podium to lead a program exclusive to SPAC on Thursday, Aug. 8.
The 2024 season will continue through Aug. 17 – returning by popular demand is an appearance by cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Aug. 16, and details about all upcoming performances may be found at: spac.org.