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October 24, 2024SPAC Announces “Sounds of the Season” Holiday Series – DEC 13-15
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces that its popular “Sounds of the Season” holiday series will return from December 13-15 in Spa Little Theater with genre-defying trio Time for Three (DEC 13), Damien Sneed (DEC 14) leading “A Gospel Holiday” celebration, and GRAMMY-nominated vocal ensemble VOCES8 (DEC 15).
“Our ‘Sounds of the Season’ concerts, which feature artists that span everything from classical to jazz, gospel and pop, have quickly become an adored holiday tradition in our region. We look forward to bringing our community together in the intimate Spa Little Theater for this weekend of celebration,” says Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Kicking off the series is GRAMMY and Emmy-winning ensemble, Time For Three, back by popular demand following their “Sounds of the Season” appearance in 2023. Known for energetic performances that seamlessly merge classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles, the trio will bring special arrangements of holiday favorites alongside original music.
Making his return to the Spa Little Theater stage on December 14 is multi-genre recording artist and instrumentalist Damien Sneed alongside his band. Sneed will present his new production of “A Gospel Holiday” featuring his original arrangements of gospel, jazz, and classical holiday favorites including Silent Night, The Christmas Song and Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child.
The “Sounds of the Season” series will culminate on December 15 with 2023 GRAMMY-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 for its “Winter Tales” program. Following their SPAC debut in 2019, the a cappella group will perform a mix of holiday music spanning centuries from Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen to Let it Snow.
The announcement marks the continuation of SPAC’s year-round programming in the Spa Little Theater, which is inclusive of a fall, holiday and spring season and is part of SPAC’s mission to present year-round programming.
The programming is as follows:
A Time For Three Holiday – Friday, December 13 | 7 PM
Defying conventions with genre-bending excellence, Time For Three’s captivating sound merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles, and their charismatic performances push creative boundaries. In addition to incredible arrangements of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Led Zeppelin and others, the trio featuring Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), will present original music and special arrangements of holiday favorites.
Damien Sneed: A Gospel Holiday – Saturday, December 14 | 7 PM
A multi-genre recording artist, Damien Sneed is a pianist, vocalist, organist, composer, conductor, arranger, producer, and arts educator. Sneed returns to SPAC with an all-new project, “A Gospel Holiday,” featuring his original arrangements of gospel, jazz, and classical holiday favorites like Silent Night, The Christmas Song and Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child.
VOCES8: Winter Tales – Sunday, December 15 | 7 PM
Touring globally, the group showcases their diverse musical expression and versatility through an extensive repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary. Their program “Winter Tales” features a mix of holiday music spanning centuries from Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen to Let it Snow.
Tickets will be available for purchase on October 25, 2024 for members (tiered by level), and on October 30, 2024 for the general public. Visit spac.org for additional details.
