Met in the Park

The opera is a great reason to visit NYC and as summer approaches, so does Met in the Park, a program that allows everyone an equal opportunity to experience the wonder of opera completely free. It also offers visitors a great chance to meet locals, enjoy the warm weather and chat with friends. The 2009 Schedule is as follows…

Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Paulo Szot, baritone
Lisette Oropesa, soprano
Alek Shrader, tenor
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Crotona Park (Bronx)

Friday, July 17, 2009 at 7 p.m.
John Moore, baritone
Ashley Emerson, soprano
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
Queensbridge Park (Queens)

Friday, July 24, 2009 at 7 p.m.
John Moore, baritone
Ashley Emerson, soprano
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
East River Park (Manhattan)

Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Tappan Park (Staten Island)

Friday, August 7, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
Coffey Park (Brooklyn)

Friday, August 14, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host
**Schedule courtesy of gonyc.about.com