Name: Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100
Start: 2024-08-01T19:30:00
Location: Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Marcus Roberts

David Robertson

Philadelphia Orchestra

Spac Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Celebrate a century of George Gershwin's masterpiece at the "Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100" event, featuring the legendary jazz pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra. This momentous occasion is set to take place at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 7:30 pm. The evening promises an unforgettable performance of Gershwin's iconic "Rhapsody in Blue," along with Rachmaninoff’s "Symphonic Dances," a piece written for and premiered by The Philadelphia Orchestra in the early 1940s. Under the baton of conductor David Robertson, known for his adventurous programming and support of contemporary composers, this event is a must-attend for classical music enthusiasts and jazz lovers alike. Join us in the amphitheater to experience the fusion of jazz and classical music in a celebration of musical innovation and history. Tickets are available now for this landmark event.

Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Rhapsody in Blue, Lang Lang and the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden conducted by Christian Thielemann

Rhapsody in Blue

Symphonic Dances

Victory Stride