Concert IV: Poetic Echoes (Proctors)

For the season finale, the SSSO makes an appearance at UPH and Proctors! Joined by Saratoga Voices, the SSSO will present an inspiring celebration of music and poetry. Florence Price’s “Four Songs from the Weary Blues” brings the evocative words of Langston Hughes to life, while Vaughan Williams’ “Towards the Unknown Region” sets Walt Whitman’s poetry to sweeping, emotional music. The program closes with Mendelssohn’s enchanting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” capturing Shakespeare’s timeless tale of magic, love, and mischief. Don’t miss the pre-concert talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese at 2 p.m. at Procotrs! 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. 

Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Run time: 2 hours

Guest artist: Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) was founded in 1970 to gather talented singers to perform classical choral masterworks with orchestral accompaniment. In recent years, the 50-70 member chorus diversified its repertoire to include holiday concerts and cabarets in a wider area, including Saratoga Springs. This growth and transformation led to a name change to better reflect our mission: Saratoga Voices. “We are excited to welcome our dynamic new Artistic Director, Noah Palmer, as we begin our 2023-24 Concert Season,” says Carol Drake, President of our Board. Mr. Palmer is the group’s sixth Artistic Director in the organization’s 54- year history, including the BHOS years.  Mr. Palmer is currently Assistant Music Director of Albany Pro Musica, Artistic Director of Music at Trinity Lenox, and an Assistant Conductor at Opera Saratoga. For more information about Saratoga Voices, see their website at www.saratogavoices.org.