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Festive Fireworks

The Philadelphia Orchestra

Wednesday • Aug 02, 2023

7:30pm

Amphitheater

Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster David Kim will perform a dazzling evening of Tchaikovsky featuring the return of the 1812 Overture with live canon fire and a brilliant fireworks display.

Making his SPAC debut for Opening Night is conductor Fabio Luisi, music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. David Kim will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto as the soloist.

Performers

Fabio Luisi, conductor

David Kim, violin

Program

Tchaikovsky       Symphony No. 5

Tchaikovsky        Violin Concerto

Tchaikovsky        1812 Overture

New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra 2023 residencies are made possible in part by funding from DeCrescente & Mackey Auto Group as well as additional supporting corporate sponsors & individual contributors.

 

SPAC Amphitheater Ground Rules

Applicable for Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival and classical events including, New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Permitted Items

  • Food, beverages and personal coolers are permitted. No glass containers.
  • Picnic blankets, breathable ground coverings. No plastic tarps.
  • Umbrellas and chairs are permitted, but will be restricted by sizing for use on the main amphitheater lawn, as follows:
    • Personal-sized umbrellas only are permitted on amphitheater lawn.
    • Lawn chairs must not exceed 43” when collapsed.
    • Lawn chairs on the center amphitheater lawn must not exceed 26″ in height when opened.
    • NO tents of any size will be permitted on the amphitheater lawn.

Items Not Permitted

  • Glass containers  
  • Plastic tarps
  • Lawn chairs over 43” when collapsed 
  • Tents are prohibited on amphitheater lawn 
  • Grills or cooking equipment 
  • Laser pointers 
  • Drones 
  • Professional audio or video recording equipment 
  • Cameras with detachable lenses 
  • Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, etc. 
  • Animals (except ADA approved service animals) 
  • Illegal drugs or substances 
  • Weapons of any kind

All SPAC ground rules are subject to change. By entering the SPAC grounds, guests agree to abide by the rules listed above. Management reserves the right to modify these rules or can request to see the contents of any belongings brought on property at their discretion. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the utmost levels of safety and convenience for our guests and staff.

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