Philadelphia Orchestra to present Beethoven’s symphonic cycle in 2020 [in partnership with the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music]

SPAC will host 4-night celebration of composer’s 250th birthday

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center together with The Philadelphia Orchestra have announced a celebration of the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven to take place in 2020. 

The announcement was made at Saturday night’s season-ending performance of the orchestra.

In a concentrated four-night event, Aug. 12-15, 2020, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will present all nine of Beethoven’s Symphonies in dialogue with music by composers of today. 

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