Percussionist

Join us for a captivating afternoon at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center with "The Carnival of the Animals" by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This enchanting event is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 3:00 pm in the intimate setting of the Spa Little Theater.

The program promises a rich and varied experience, starting with Baroque works for diverse instrumental combinations. Highlights include Ravel’s Introduction et allegro for an unusual ensemble of harp, flute, clarinet, and string quartet. The summer season finale at SPAC will be Saint-Saëns’s "Carnival of the Animals" in its original instrumentation for chamber ensemble, offering a riotously fun depiction of animals ranging from turtles and kangaroos to lions, birds, and, humorously, even pianists.

The performance will feature an impressive lineup of musicians, including Wu Han and Wu Qian on piano, Sooyun Kim on flute, David Shifrin on clarinet, Bridget Kibbey on harp, Ian David Rosenbaum and Ayano Kataoka on percussion, Richard Lin and Francisco Fullana on violin, Guillermo Figueroa on viola, Sterling Elliott on cello, and Nina Bernat on double bass.

The program includes:
- Biber’s Sonata representativa in A major for Violin and Continuo, C. 146 B. IV 184 c. 1669
- Bach’s Concerto in A major for Keyboard, Strings, and Continuo, BWV 1055 c. 1738-39
- Vivaldi’s Concerto in D major for Flute, Strings, and Continuo, RV 428, Il gardellino 1729
- Ravel’s Introduction et allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet 1905
- Saint-Saëns’s Le carnaval des animaux for Ensemble 1886

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of classical music in a beautiful setting. Tickets are available now. Become a SPAC member today for exclusive benefits including classical ticket discounts, Live Nation priority ticket access, preferred parking, and special event invites.

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The Carnival of the Animals

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Experience the wide range of ideas, sounds, and cultures that have inspired composers from the Americas in the 20th century. The program opens and closes with vibrant, beloved classics by Copland and Gershwin brought about by their travels to Latin America. In between are short personal statements inspired by things close to each composers’ heart—their relationship with religion, their interpretation of native folk music, and a deeply intimate reaction to the death of a friend. Take a trip in sound from the pulsating dance hall to the quietest prayer in this exploration of music from the Western Hemisphere.

Ian David Rosenbaum

Percussionist

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