Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra – Concert IV: Poetic Echoes

For the season finale, the SSSO makes an appearance at UPH and Proctors! Joined by Saratoga Voices, the SSSO presents an inspiring celebration of music and poetry.

Program highlights:
- Florence Price — "Four Songs from the Weary Blues" (brings the evocative words of Langston Hughes to life)
- Vaughan Williams — "Towards the Unknown Region" (sets Walt Whitman's poetry to sweeping, emotional music)
- Mendelssohn — "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (captures Shakespeare's timeless tale of magic, love, and mischief)

Don’t miss the pre-concert talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese at 6 p.m. at UPH! It’s an excellent way to learn more about the music and an opportunity to ask questions about the performance. All are invited to attend.

Tickets are $17–$24. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Run time: 2 hours

Guest artist:
Saratoga Voices, under the leadership of Artistic Director Noah Palmer, is a dynamic audition-based community chorus in New York's Capital Region. The ensemble performs a diverse repertoire ranging from classical masterworks to music by living American composers and popular traditions. Highlights include renowned Christmas concerts at St. Edward's, Clifton Park, choral-orchestral masterpieces at Zankel Hall, and innovative programs showcasing contemporary American composers. Known for its warmth, energy, and musical excellence, Saratoga Voices provides a vibrant space for singers and audiences to connect, explore, and celebrate the power of the human voice. For more information about Saratoga Voices, visit saratogavoices.org.