NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends Return To Saratoga Springs For 23rd Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS — NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends, under the artistic direction of Luellen Abdoo, begins a new association with Bethesda Episcopal Church, to celebrate the return of the ballet to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center after the 2020 hiatus. 

For more than 20 years, Ms. Abdoo has organized chamber music concerts in Saratoga Springs performed by musicians of the ballet orchestra during their annual residency at SPAC. The invitation to the music making is also extended to musical friends both near and afar.

The 2021 chamber music ensemble features: Luellen Abdoo, violin; Eugene Moye, Associate Principal Cellist of the New York City Ballet Orchestra; and Christopher Oldfather, piano. They will perform the Schubert: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 148 “Nocturne”, the Rachmaninoff: Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor for violin, cello and piano, Telemann’s Sonatina No. 1 in A Major for violin, cello and piano, and Schumann’s Three Fantasy Pieces for cello and piano. As a special feature, Tango Sonata for violin and piano by composer Ron Wasserman will be performed. The composer is the Principal Bassist of the New York City Ballet Orchestra.

The one-hour chamber music concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 11 at 4 p.m. at Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person. All donations will go directly to the musicians. Reserve your seat at: bethesdachurch.org   Or call: 518-584-5980