Every summer, The Philadelphia Orchestra travels to upstate New York for its annual residency at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center just outside Saratoga Springs. The 2003 performances August 6-23 mark the Orchestra's 38th summer in residence at Saratoga and the 13th there under the artistic direction of Charles Dutoit.

Since its opening in 1966, Saratoga Performing Arts Center has created a reputation as one of America's most prestigious summer festivals. Its tranquil setting among the woods of Saratoga State Park north of Albany, New York, draws vacation crowds and arts connoisseurs each year to its summer programming. From its inception, Saratoga was created to present a cross-section of classical arts. The Philadelphia Orchestra has shared the Saratoga season with the New York City Ballet every year, with each taking up residency for two to four weeks. The annual Saratoga Chamber Music Festival takes place surrounding the Philadelphia's orchestral concerts each August.

Ticket orders can be made by calling the SPAC Ticket Office at 518-587-3330 or by visiting the center's web site at www.spac.org.