The Philadelphia Orchestra: Gemma New & Michelle Cann – Gershwin’s An American In Paris at Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Make a note in your book for this evening of fine music as the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC on Thursday, August 20th, 2026. The concert, led by Conductor Gemma New, along with the compelling and intense pianist Michelle Cann, performing Gershwin's celebrated An American in Paris as well as a variety of other classic works of music, promises to be an evening of superb, and even at times unusual, classical music. There is no better place to experience The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the countries finest, largest, and strongest sounding orchestras known for America's finest "Philadelphia Sound" and as among the "premier five" orchestras of America, than at this event packed with so many lovers of the finest classical music at the Saratoga Springs venue of Saratoga Springs.

The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the most beloved and respected in the country, brings their famous "Philadelphia Sound" to performances around the world. Founded in 1900, the Orchestra has earned a reputation as one of the premier five American orchestras today. The Philadelphia Orchestra has received multiple Grammy Awards and continues to be at the very highest level of performance with their most recent recordings and concerts. The greatest classical works, as well as the most recent creations by modern composers, have been introduced by the Orchestra under the direction of its masterful conductors as well as the premier soloists of the world's greatest orchestras. The Orchestra's performances are among the greatest achievements of any orchestra in the world. For this concert the Orchestra will present Gershwin's musical tone poem An American in Paris. A celebrated and beloved work which evokes the spirit of Paris in the 1920's through jazz-inspired sounds within an orchestral framework.

Albany Med Health System at SPAC Details

The concert will be held at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC located in Saratoga Springs in upstate New York. SPAC is a community of superior concert experiences and very clear projecting sound and seating. The Amphitheater offers a variety of seating options including covered seating and lawn seating. Information regarding the various formats of seating and more information about SPAC can be obtained by contacting the venue. There will be numerous lots as well as many street spaces available for parking throughout the city. The various lots and venues are all within walking distance to the venue of the performance. Information regarding the specific locations of the lots as well as further information regarding where to park for this specific concert will be given to you prior to the event.

places to park your car

There are several downtown Saratoga Springs locations where you can park your car and then walk to the SPAC Amphitheater for The Philadelphia Orchestra performance. Some of the lots we found near downtown are listed below. You can also find street parking throughout the area as well. Additional parking locations and details will be provided by the venue.

Ticket Details

Concert tickets for The Philadelphia Orchestra are currently for sale starting at $74. Tickets are available for purchase online at TicketSqueeze.com or at the box office. Click on the "buy tickets" link above to purchase your tickets online for this event. Since The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the most popular and sought after orchestras in the country, tickets are expected to sell out fast, so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.