More than 75 years later, City Opera continues its historic mission to inspire audiences with innovative and theatrically compelling opera, nurture the work of promising American artists, and build new audiences through affordable ticket prices and extensive outreach and education programs.? Picnic Performances continues the tradition of opera in Bryant Park. New York City Opera was famously dubbed “The People’s Opera” by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia at its founding in 1943. COVID-19 vaccinations and masks are not currently required but Bryant Park will continue to monitor and follow updated New York City and New York State COVID-19 guidelines throughout the summer as necessary.įor anyone unable to attend in person, a free livestream broadcast of the performance will be available nationwide via Bryant Park’s website and social media platforms. At most performances, attendees can purchase food from a rotating line-up of local NYC vendors curated by Hester Street Fair. The performance is approximately one hour and thirty minutes with one intermission.Īttendees may bring their own food or purchase from on-site food and beverage vendors near the Lawn. Performances are designed to be enjoyed casually – no tickets required – with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. It is directed by Shayna Leahy and conducted by City Opera Music Director Maestro Constantine Orbelian, The complete cast includes Coburn (Lucia), Delavan (Enrico), Yoon (Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood), Tair Tazhigulov (Raimondo Bidebent), Elissa Pfaender (Alisa), Ziwen Xiang (Arturo), and Samuel Ng (Normanno).Įntry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Donizetti’s brilliant score is the height of drama and the pinnacle of the Bel Canto style in this abridged version starring world-renowned soprano Sarah Coburn, the captivating tenor WooYoung Yoon, and the legendary bass-baritone Mark Delavan. Think Romeo and Juliet but set in Scotland. New York City Opera will present an abridged version of Donizetti’s classic Lucia di Lammermoor on Friday, Septemat 7pm as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America.
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