River To River

May 13, 2009, 11:27 AM
By New York City Opera
Seaport
 
We'll be performing three free concerts around downtown Manhattan this June as part of River To River, New York's largest free summer arts festival.
 
 
June 25, 2009 7:00pm
THE MAGIC FLUTE
Rockefeller Park, River Terrace and Warren Street
Come join us in Rockefeller Park for a one-hour concert version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute in English. It's an ideal introduction to opera, offering familiar tunes, colorful characters, rollicking comedy, and an fun time for audiences of all ages.
 
June 26, 2009 7:00pm
LA NAVARRAISE
220 Vesey Street – World Financial Center, Winter Garden
A rarely-performed one act opera by Massenet. This turbulent love story unfolds against the backdrop of civil war in Spain.

Financial Center
 
June 27, 2009 7:00pm
OPERA ON THE PIER
The Seaport, Pier 17
We'll be waterside at Pier 17 of the South Street Seaport for a concert program of beloved arias, duets and overtures. Highlights will include excerpts from La Bohème and Madama Butterfly.
 
The River To River Festival embodies the energy and creativity that has carried New York City through both good and challenging times. At a time when audiences need art and inspiration more than ever, we are determined to bring them outstanding, world-class entertainment at a price that can’t be beat."
--Valerie Lewis, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communication for the Downtown Alliance.
 
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For more information, visit www.rivertorivernyc.com.

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