Saratoga Spring Performing Arts Center (SPAC)

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Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29

Begins at Noon on both days in the Amphitheatre and the Gazebo.

This two day event is a veritable who's who of jazz featuring jazz legends, as well as noteworthy newcomers.  Presented on two stages, with a remarkable lineup, including:

Dee Dee Bridgewater's Red Earth,
the Saxophone Summit featuring Joe Lovano,
Dave Liebman & Rave Coltrane,
Dianne Reeves,
Charles Lloyd Quartet featuring Jason Moran,
Terence Blanchard,
Chris Botti,
Ryan Shaw,
The Brubeck Brothers,
Hayes Greenfield and Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz and many more.

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The New York City Ballet, one of the foremost dance companies in the world, has made SPAC its summer home for more than four decades, bringing globally acclaimed calssical dance and glorious live music to SPAC's stage for a three-week series of performances each July.

July 8 "Fabulous Firts" All Robins 8:00 p.m.

July 9 "Sports Night" All Balanchine 8:00 p.m.

July 10 Matinee Founding Choreographers 2:00 p.m.
"Singles Night" Founding Choreographers 8:00 p.m.

July 11 "Newcomers Night" Mixed Rep 8:00 p.m.

July12 Matinee All Balanchine 2:00 p.m.
"Family Night" Founding Choreographers 8:00 p.m.

July 15 "Amphitheatre Audience Appreciation Night" All Robins 8:00 p.m.

July 16 "American Girl Ambassador Singers" Four Voices 8:00 p.m.

July 17 Matinee Four Voices 2:00 p.m.
Mixed Rep 8:00 p.m.

July 18 "A Taste of Ballet" Founding Choreographers 8:00 p.m.

July 19 Matinee Four Voices 2:00 p.m.
The Ballet Gala All Robins 8:00 p.m.

July 22 All Robins 8:00 p.m.

July 23 Mixed Rep 8:00 p.m.

July 24 Matinee Founding Chreographers 2:00 p.m.
"Members Night" Founding Choreographers 8:00 p.m.

July 25 Mixed Rep 8:00 p.m.

July 26 Matinee Founding Choreographers 2:00 p.m.
"Finale Night" All Robins 8:00 p.m.

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August 5, 8:00 p.m.
Watts the Deal
Opening concert with our friend, Andre Watts
Mozart:Piano and wind quintet
Barber: Summer Music
Franck: Quintet for piano and strings in F Minor

August 10, 2:15 p.m.
Mellifluous Franz and Foxy Igor
Special event with Emanuel Ax, Charles Dutoit and members of the Hudson Shad.  Timothy Leigh Evans and Mark Bleeke, tenors Peter Becker, baritone and Wilbur Pauley, bass With Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Stravinsky:Three Pieces for string quartet
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49
Schubert: Piano sonata No. 5 in A Minor, D.537, Op. 164
Stravinsky: Ragtime for 11 instruments
Stravinsky: "The Fox": Burlesque tale sung and played in a one-act chamber opera

August 11, 8:00 p.m.
Martha and The Boys
The anticipated return of Martha Argerich with Renaud and Gautier Capucon
Schumann: Piano Quartet in E Flat Major, Op. 47
Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67

August 12, 8:00 p.m.
Timeless Masterpiece
Jean-Yves Thilbaudet celebrates the centennial of the birth of Olivier Messiaen in his most famous work
Mozart: String quintet in G Minor K. 516
Messiaen: Quartet for the end of time

August 18, 8:00 p.m.
Alla Hungarese
With the stunning young pianist Yuja Wang
Dohnanyi:Serenade for string trio in C Major, Op. 10
Liszt: Piano Sonata in B Minor
Brahms: Trio for violin, horn and piano in E Flat Major, Op. 40

August 19, 8:00 p.m.
Explosive Duo
A pair not to be missed: Vadim Repin, violin and Nikolai Lungansky, piano
Bax: Elegiac Trio for flute, viola and harp
Bartok: Rhapsody for violin and piano No. 1 Sz. 86
Debussy: Sonata for flute, viola and harp
Beethoven: Sonata No. 9 in A Minor, Op. 47 "Kreutzer"

August 24, 2:15 p.m.
Time for Three
Zachary (Zach) De Pue, violin, Nick Kendall, violin, Rannaan Meyer, double bass
Back by popular demand ...
The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own.  The members carry a passion for improvisation, composing and arranging, all prime elements of the ensemble's playing.

All performances at the Spa Little Theatre

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A century of musical excellence has distinguished The Philadelphia Orchestra as one of the world's leading orchestras.  Part of that tradition is its annual summer residency at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.  In 2008, The Orchestra will continue this proud tradition under the baton of Maestro Charles Dutoit, Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the Saratoga Season.

 

August 6 "Fabulous Firsts" 8:00 p.m.

August 7 "Emerald City Night" 8:00 p.m.

August 8 "Newcomers Night" 8:00 p.m.

August 9 Bartok, Beethoven & Brahms 8:00 p.m.

August 13 "Amphitheatre Audience Appreciation Night" 8:00 p.m.

August 14 "Alpine Symphony Night" 8:00 p.m.

August 15 "Singles Night" 8:00 p.m.

August 16 "Family Night " with fireworks 8:00 p.m.

August 20 "Members Night" 8:00 p.m.

August 21 "2001 A Space Odyssey" 8:00 p.m.

August 22 "The Planets Night" 8:00 p.m.

August 23 "The Grande Finale" 8:00 p.m.

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The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan
Conductor: Curtis Tucker
Director: Nelson Sheely

G&S comedy at its best!  Frederic leaves the famous Pirates of Penzance and falls in love with Mabel, the beautiful daughter of Major General Stanley.  But when forced to choose between his new love and his sence of duty, only a clever ending can save the day!

Thursday, July 3   7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 6   2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9   2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12   7:30

La Travita
Giuseppe Verdi
Conductor: Mark D. Flint
Director: David Lefkowich

A love story set to one of Verdi's most popular and timeless scores.  Set in Las Vegas, this new production will capture the energy and spirit of high stakes and high rollers, giving way to the tenderness and anguish of tragic lovers.

Saturday, July 5   7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 8   2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 11   7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13   2:00 p.m.

Gianni Schicchi with Buoso's Ghost
Giacomo Puccini and Michael Ching
Conductor: Michael Ching
Director: Nelson Sheeley

Puccini's one-act comedy and its seguel by Opera Memphis Artistic Director Michael Ching show the colorful Donati family plotting for the wealth of their departed Uncle Buoso.  Set in Florence, Italy, the operas capture trickery and deception among beautiful melodies, including one of Puccini's most popular arias, O mio babbino caro.

Thursday, July 10   7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12   1:00 p.m.

The Saratoga Opera Ball
Saturday, June 28   7:00 p.m.
At the Gideon Putnam Resort

Free Opera insights at the Spa Little Theatre one hour before all performances.

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In 2008, SPAC's stage will host some of the hottest bands and performers from the pop and rock world.  Legendary names such as The Police with special guest. Elvis Costello and The Imposters, Dave Matthews and RUSH are just some of the performers who will entertain you this season. 

Over the past forty years, Spac's stage has been home to celebrated artists such as The Doors, Bruce Sprinsteen, The Grateful Dead, Tina Turner, crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jackson Browne and Tom Petty.  Concerts are presented in the 5,200-seat Amphitheatre and surrounding lawns, which can accommodate an additional 20,000 fans.  With six large screens connected to four remote-control cameras on and around the stage, evey fan is assured a front-row view. 

CONCERTS
June - September

June 20 Dave Matthews Band with special guest Grace Pattoer & The Nocturnals 7:00 P.M.

June 21 Dave Matthews Band with special guest Grace Pattoer & The Nocturnals 7:00 P.M

July 3 Chicago and The Doobie Brothers 7:00 p.m.

July 5 An Evening with Rush 8:00 p.m.

July 13 Brad Paisley with special guests Jewel, Chuck Wicks & Julianne Hough 7:30 p.m.

July 20 3 Doors Down with very special guests Staind & Hinder 6:30 p.m.

July 27 Channel 103-1's Big Day Out featuring Godsmack, Alter Bridge, Sevendust and more 2:30 p.m.

July 31 Sheryl Crow with special guests James Blunt and Toots & The Maytals 7:00 p.m.

August 1 The Police with special guest Elvis Costello & The Imposters 7:30 p.m.

August 2 Jonas Brothers and Avril Lavigne with special guest Demi Lovato 7:00 p.m.

August 10 O.A.R. with special guest Ozomatli 7:30 p.m.

August 12 Counting Crows and Maroon 5 with special guest Sara Bareilles 7:00 p.m.

August 17 Saratoga Music Festival Featuring Bob Dylan with Steve Earle, The Swell Season, Gillian Welch and others to be announced 2:00 p.m.

August 19 The Allman Brothers Band together with Bob Weir and RatDog 7:00 p.m.

August 24 Journey with Heart and Cheap Trick 7:00 p.m.

August 25 John Mayer with special guest One Republic 7:30 p.m.

August 29 Crue Fest starring Motley Crue with Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. and Trapt 5:00 p.m.

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With a focus this year on Eating Local, Farm Fresh, healthy, artisanal Food.

Thursday, Spetember 4, 6:30 p.m.
Wine Dinners at selected regional restaurants.  Specila Festival menus are paired with superb wines for your enjoyment and education.  Dinners are hosted by specially selected wineries giving you an opportunity to discuss fine dining and perfect wime accompaniments with food and wine experts.

Friday, September 5, 7:00 p.m.
Live on Stage - SPAC Amphitheatre Stage The not-to-miss party of the year!  An exclusive invitation to attend one of the most widely anticipated events of the year.  Dine, dance to live music and decant select wines on the stage of SPAC's Amphitheatre.  Bid on unusual items and rare wines at the Silent and Live Auctions.  Reserve early as seating is limited to 250.

Saturday, September 6, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Grand Tasting - Featured in elegant tents throughout the SPAC Grounds.  Begins at Noon. Vintages from more then 200 fine wineries around the world.  Artisanal and farm-fresh foods and tastings.  Learn and share at a range of interesting lectures and seminars on wine, eating local, "green eating," farm to table ideas and more with noted wine and food personalities.  Throughout the Grand Tasting, bid on luxuries, exceptional wines and original art at our Silent and Live Auctions.  Palate-pleasers prepared by the region's finest restaurants as well as popular newcomers to the dining scene.

Line Auction 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Sherry-Lehman and conducted by Kevin Zraly, founder of Windows on the World One-Hour Wine Expert.
Desserts & Champagne served at the Live Auction.

Ticket Prices
Live on Stage: $150
Grand Tasting & Auction: $80
Live on Stage and Grand Tasting & Auction: $200