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New York Philharmonic in the Parks
The New York Philharmonic Series in the Parks is a great and inexpensive way to enjoy classical music in a beautiful setting while basking in the summer glow which envelops New York City. The series offers performances in various boroughs around New York including the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. Friends can sit around with a picnic and blanket to enjoy the sounds and one another’s company in this free event. The shows generally begin at 8p.m. so arrive early for a great seat. See below for a schedule of times and locations.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Ravel - Boléro
• Intermission
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Long Yu, conductor
Lang Lang, piano
Ying Huang, soprano
Changyong Liao, baritone
• Wagner - Overture to Tannhäuser
• Rossini - Largo al factotum della città from The Barber of Seville
• Gounod - "Je veux vivre" from Romeo and Juliet
• Mozart - "La ci darem la mano" from Don Giovanni
• Jin Fizai - Go and See the World
• Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue

Concerts in the Parks - Great Lawn in Central Park, Manhattan
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
Branford Marsalis, saxophone*
• Liadov - Baba-Yaga
• Glazunov - Concerto for Alto Saxophone
• Schulhoff/Bennett - Hot-Sonate for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)

Concerts in the Parks - Cunningham Park, Queens
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Directions: Enter at 193rd Street, near 81st Avenue or Union Turnpike. Concert site is at 193rd Street Field

Concerts in the Parks - Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic- Andrey Boreyko, conductor
• Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
• Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
• Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet (selections)
Directions: Enter at Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West at 9th Street or Bartel-Pritchard Circle at the intersection of Prospect Park West, Prospect Park Southwest and 15th Street.

Free Summer Concerts - CUNY Center for the Arts, Staten Island
2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8p.m.
New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble- Daniel Boico, conductor

Free Summer Concerts - Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture, Bronx
Hostos Community College, CUNY
450 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM
New York Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Ensemble- Daniel Boico, conductor