Presenting an extraordinary season of classical and contemporary programs, highlights of the season include: the world premiere of a new work by Richard Danielpour commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Saratoga Race Course; Saratoga premieres of works by Jennifer Higdon, Béla Fleck and Bramwell Tovey; world-renowned guest conductors including a first-time SPAC appearance by celebrated maestro Keith Lockhart; foremost soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Chang, Gil Shaham, Daniil Trifonov and Colin Currie; a Bernstein celebration hosted by Jamie Bernstein and featuring New York City Ballet dancers; a pops tribute to Elton John and a multi-media concert featuring Disney’s Fantasia.
Ticket prices for SPAC’s Orchestra performances start at $24 for lawn seating; inside seating ranges from $32 to $80. The GE Kids in Free program entitles children 12 and under to free lawn admission for Orchestra performances. The Citizens Bank Student Discount program allows students of all ages to purchase 25 percent discounted lawn and inside seating. Tickets are available online at www.spac.org, at the box office, or by calling (518) 584-9330.
