Saturday Night Special
Enjoy a Saturday night at Chautauqua with this all-inclusive package.
This all-inclusive package for two offers relaxation, entertainment and dining highlighted by a Saturday evening classical performance. Discuss the performance with new friends on the 200-foot lakeside porch while indulging in an elegant culinary experience.
Package Price
Rates starting at $438 per room*
Package Includes
- Lodging at the historic Athenaeum Hotel located on Chautauqua Lake
- Two Chautauqua Institution Traditional Gate Passes (includes concert)
- Dinner on Saturday, breakfast and brunch on Sunday at Heirloom Restaurant**
- Parking
*Offer based on availability and price changes based on dates booked. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or standard discount. Package rates are subject to applicable taxes. Price based on double occupancy. Single occupancy rates and suites available upon request.
**Gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Questions: athenaeum@chq.org • 1.800.821.1881
Athenaeum Hotel
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Chautauqua, NY 14722
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Featured Saturday Concerts
Martina McBride
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Multiple Grammy® nominee Martina McBride has sold over 23 million albums and will open the 150th Anniversary season at Chautauqua on June 22!
With 15 major music awards, 14 Gold Records and nine Platinum honors, Martina McBride has captured the hearts of audiences around the world for more than 25 years. The four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year has revolutionized the country music industry, with songs that deliver both melody and message. A legendary force in country music, her career skyrocketed with the release of her second album in 1993, The Way That I Am. With hits, like “My Baby Loves Me,” and “Independence Day,” the album quickly rose to million-seller status in 1995, ushering in a string of platinum albums in the 2000s.
One of country music’s biggest stars, McBride also saw years of crossover pop success before returning to her country roots in 2005. Soon after, her albums from 2007 to 2016 successively soared to the Top Five slots on the country album chart. Most recently, in 2023, twelve years after the original release of ELEVEN, the album was re-released to include four bonus tracks in ‘ELEVEN (Deluxe)’.
Tonight’s performance is sponsored by The Jane and Tom Becker Fund, an endowment established to honor the Beckers’ 32 years of service to the Institution.
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night
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Rossen Milanov, conductor
Featuring principals from the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra season opens with an evening of musical brilliance, showcasing the virtuosity of the orchestra’s principal wind players. The performance begins with Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for winds, a work that epitomizes classical elegance and collaborative artistry. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, a gripping composition that weaves a narrative of fate and passion, rounds out the program in this celebratory opening night.
Program:
W.A. Mozart: Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major, K. Anh. C14.01
Jaren Atherholt, oboe
Eli Eban, clarinet
Jeffrey Robinson, bassoon
Roger Kaza, horn
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
This program is made possible by The Mr. & Mrs. Sam A. Miller and Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Babcox Memorial Fund and by The Jim and Lynn Gasche Levinson Fund for Chautauqua.
June 29 @ 8:15 pm Week Two (June 29–July 6)
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
Amphitheater
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
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Rossen Milanov, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Adam Luebke, music director
Oznur Tuluoglu, soprano
Ronnita Miller, mezzo-soprano
Dennis Shuman, tenor
Seoyong Lee, baritone
The Chautuauqua Symphony Orchestra commemorates Chautauqua’s sesquicentenniel in a program that evokes the best in human values. The CSO’s frequent collaborator, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, under the direction of Adam Luebke, joins the CSO for Howard Hanson’s “Song of Democracy,” a celebration of the collective voice and aspirations of humanity. The program continues with Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9, famously known as the “Ode to Joy.” Beethoven’s masterwork stands as a timeless testament to the enduring power of joy and brotherhood. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music that uplifts the soul and inspires a deeper connection to the universal ideals of liberty and dignity of all people.
Program:
Howard Hanson: Song of Democracy
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125
This program is made possible by The Miriam S. Reading/Richard H. Miller Fund and by The Wilder Family Fund for the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.
July 6 @ 7:30 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Jurassic Park Live in Concert with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater
Jurassic Park Live in Concert with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
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Stuart Chafetz, conductor
The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making.
Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.
Welcome… to Jurassic Park!
This performance is made possible in part by The William D. Kuhns Fund for General Music Purposes of Chautauqua Institution.
July 13 @ 8:15 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Paul Taylor Dance Company with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater
Paul Taylor Dance Company with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
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Rossen Milanov, conductor
One of the most iconic and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, the Paul Taylor Dance Company has been innovating and transforming the artform of modern dance since 1954. With a history of multidisciplinary collaborations, passionate expression and thrilling athleticism, the Company is known worldwide for its vast repertory, performing work from the Founder’s canon; new works created by some of today’s most engaging and established choreographers; and important historical dance from the 20th and 21st centuries. Dedicated to sharing modern dance with the broadest possible audience, the Company tours annually, both domestically and internationally, with performances and a variety of educational programs and engagement offerings. The Company returns to Chautauqua in two separate programs at the Amphitheater, with Saturday’s program featuring live music from the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra under the baton of music director Rossen Milanov.
Program:
Mercuric Tidings
Syzygy
Promethean Fire
This performance is made possible by The Carnahan-Jackson Dance Endowment.
July 20 @ 8:15 pm Week Five (July 20–27)
A Symphonic Celebration of Genesis & Phil Collins with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater
A Symphonic Celebration of Genesis & Phil Collins with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
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Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Aaron Finley, vocalist
Brook Wood, vocalist
Brian Kushmaul, drums
Phil Collins’ one of a kind drum work and songwriting have left an enduring mark on music. With the megaband Genesis and his numerous solo hits, Phil Collins – along with bandmates Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford – penned unforgettable hits featured in this symphonic tribute featuring two vocalists. Show highlights include “Follow You Follow Me,” “Abacab,” “I Missed Again,” “Turn It On Again,” “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” “Take Me Home,” “Two Hearts,” and the iconic “In the Air Tonight.”
This program is made possible by Week Five Presenting Sponsor Erie Insurance, by Northwest Bank, and by The Emily McKnight Corry Endowment.
July 27 @ 8:15 pm Week Six (July 27–August 3)
Renée Fleming with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater
Renée Fleming with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Rossen Milanov, conductor
One of the most acclaimed singers of our time, Renée Fleming joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Rossen Milanov. Honored with five Grammy® awards and the US National Medal of Arts, Ms. Fleming has sung for momentous occasions from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. This summer she brings Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene to the Amphitheater, a new, live, multi-media performance piece, inspired by her Grammy Award-winning album of the same name. In concert with an original film created for this performance by National Geographic, Fleming sings music ranging from Handel to The Lord of the Rings, with stunning video captured in locations from the Amazon rainforest to Yosemite, addressing humankind’s complicated relationship with nature.
This program is made possible by Week Six Presenting Sponsors AHN Westfield and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
August 3 @ 8:15 pm Week Seven (August 3–10)
Sinatra & Beyond with Tony DeSare and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater
Sinatra & Beyond with Tony DeSare and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Called “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” the triple-threat singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to headlining with major symphony orchestras, Tony DeSare delivers a fresh take on old school class in an outstanding, critically-acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes songs like Come Fly with Me, I’ve Got the World On a String, It Was A Very Good Year, One for My Baby, The Summer Wind, I Get A Kick Out of You, Night and Day, New York, New York, My Way, and so many more Sinatra classics.
This performance is made possible in part by The Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Endowment Fund for Adult Programming.
August 17 @ 8:15 pm Week Nine (August 17–25)
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring
Amphitheater
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Cassandra Trenary, dancer
Choreographer Molissa Fenley’s celebrated solo work, State of Darkness, originally commissioned by the American Dance Festival in 1988, pairs Stravinsky’s complete The Rite of Spring with an intense 35-minute solo performance of relentless fervency, technical precision, and fearless abandon, brought to the Chautauqua stage by American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer Cassandra Trenary. Fenley reimagined the commanding score as the sonic landscape for a solo journey, rather than the usual ensemble interpretations.
The program opens with Leoš Janáček’s Taras Bulba, a vibrant symphonic rhapsody that vividly depicts the story of the Cossack leader Taras Bulba and his sons. Through its evocative melodies and dramatic orchestration, it captures the heroism and tragedy of this legend.
Program
Leoš Janáček: Taras Bulba
State of Darkness
Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring
Cassandra Trenary, dancer
This program is made possible by The Jim and Lynn Levinson Fund for the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and by The Lewis Miller Memorial Fund.
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.”
Many critics agree, The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world. Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CELEBRATION!