New York City Opera will present the annual Pride in the Park concert on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7pm as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performancespresented by Bank of America. Friday, June 18 at 7PM Pride in the Park New York City Opera's annual LGBTQ Pride concert will feature a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by a quartet. From 2005-2008 Mr. Aufiero served as coach and conductor for Martina Arroyos Prelude to Performance. Giorgio Germont: Michael Chioldi Attendees may bring their own food or purchase from on-site food and beverage vendors near the Lawn. New York City Opera Bryant Park | New York Latin Culture At the Bolshoi, Elizaveta was involved in the world premiere productions of the mono-opera Cormorant, Samson and Delilah based on Elena Skulskayas novel, and in Tallinn and M. Weinberg's opera Idiot. Musetta:Susanne Burgess Upcoming, Michael will sing Hollnder in Wagners Der fliegende Hollnder with Utah Opera, Sharpless in Madama Butterfly with Atlanta Opera, Giorgio Germont in La Traviata with Seattle Opera, and a much-anticipated return to the Metropolitan Opera stage as Rigoletto. Take a seat in one of the pre-set chairs on the lawn or grab a chair from the gravel. The Duke of Mantua: Won Whi Choi Il Conte dAlmaviva:WooYoung Yoon La traviata - New York City Opera Find a parachute, giant Jenga, and more fun on the east side of the lawn at select events. New York City Opera opens the 2023 season of Picnic Performances with a star-studded, fully staged performance of a beloved Puccini classic. Bryant Park blankets and chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Conducted by Maestro Joseph Rescigno and accompanied by members of the New York City Opera Orchestra, this world-class production, offered free of charge in Bryant Park, is not to be missed. Classical Theatre of Harlem, New York City Opera, Joe's Pub, More to This performance will feature a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by a quartet of stars from City Operas Pride Series. More details about myNY Jason made a return to Opera Carolina as the Young Gypsy in the North American premiere of Aleko and Beppe in Pagliacci. Thanks to God, Mom & Dad, Steph, my agent, my friends, and my teachers. Derek Lockwood - Wardrobe Supervisor Conducted by Constantine Orbelian, this 90 minute performance will feature some of City Operas brightest stars as well as members of the City Opera orchestra. Mozarts Requiem, as well as Mozarts Missa in C with the Greenwich Choral Society in Connecticut. The innkeeper Lillas Pastia narrates the tempestuous story of the irresistible seductress Carmen and her hapless lover Don Jos in this fully staged, hour-long adaptation of Bizet's beloved opera, providing a perfect introduction to opera for newcomers of any age. Peter Kendall Clark. Get the best news & discounts for Opera Shows & beyond. His concert repertoire includes the Tenor Soloist in Messiah with the Arkansas Choral Society in Little Rock, Bob Chilcotts Requiem, conducted by Maestro Chilcott himself, Beethovens C Major Mass, W.A. The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840. Carmen: Lisa Chavez Micala: Kristin Sampson At most performances, attendees can purchase food from a rotating line-up of local NYC vendors curated by Hester Street Fair. He has sung with conductors such as James Levine, Seji Osawa, and with John Williams at the 2006 Kennedy Center Awards in Washington D.C. New York City Opera will present an abridged version of Verdi's classic La traviata on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 7pm as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple alike are invited to join 106.7 LITE FM starting at 11 a.m., with open-air lunch hour performances running from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. on the Bryant Park Stage . Bryant Park Picnic Performances: The COMPLETE Guide 2023 - Loving New York Local engagements include performances with Lyric Opera SD (Sulpice, Dr. Bartolo, Basilio, Sergeant of Police, Prince Joachim) and in their premiere of the Reveles/Montgomery setting of Rumpelstiltskin as the King. April 2023 256 ratings Our Highlight Add this and other places to your personal travel plan. New York City Opera Presents Summer 2023 Seas. CAST The one-night-only. Glenn Seven Allen For anyone unable to attend in person, free livestream broadcasts of the performances will be available nationwide via Bryant Park's website and social media platforms. from The Juilliard School and attended Elon University two years preceding. 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SopranoEkaterina Siurinaand tenorCharles Castronovowill star along with Michael Chioldi, world-renowned baritone and star of last summersRigoletto(a role he recently stepped into at the MET for a series of critically acclaimed performances),in what is sure to be another triumph at Bryant Park with City Opera Music Director Maestro Constantine Orbelian at the helm. Free. Performance Details: The Barber of Seville May 27, 2022 at 7pm Gioachino Rossini's sparkling music animates the hijinks of Figaro, opera's most famous barber. He has won awards from numerous prestigious organizations including The Young Concert Artists, The Metropolitan Opera National Council, the Catherine Pope Foundation, and the Richard Gaddes Award with St. Louis Opera. Michael Capasso - Director, Traci Clapper - Stage Manager A.R.T./NY to Release WHAT'S OFF? The series of one-night-only operas accompanied by live music includes La Bohme, The Barber of Seville, Tenor Allesandro Lora in Concert, and Romeo and Juliet. This crowd-pleasing production is fully staged and will feature members of the New York City Opera Orchestra. Jessica Tyler Wright, also featuring Rodolfo:Gregory Turay In 2022, Michael made his major role debut with the Metropolitan Opera as Rigoletto to critical acclaim in a new production by Bart Sherr. Next up is "The Barber of Seville," also by the New York . New York City Opera has a long history of inclusion and diversity. Il Conte dAlmaviva:Spencer Hamlin Rosina:Lisa Chavez Permanent engagements have included the Florentine Opera Company of Milwaukee, WI, where he served as Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor for 38 seasons beginning in 1981. Mercds: Kristee Haney Learn more! For more information, visit bryantpark.org/picnics. Learn more! This past fall he gave two recitals with collaborative pianist Nikolay Verevkin for . The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York's cultural institutions. Follow @bryantparknyc for day-of event updates. City Opera's acclaimed summer series in Bryant Park brings free performances to thousands of New Yorkers and visitors every year. Alfredo Germont: Charles Castronovo In recent seasons Castronovo has also won wide acclaim for his performances as the title role in Faust, Romeo in Romeo et Juliette, the Duke in Rigoletto, Rodolfo in La bohme, and Tom Rakewell in The Rakes Progress. Don Jos: Jason Karn Rigoletto: Michael Chioldi Shannon Harrington - Wig Designer Pride in the ParkJune 17, 2022 at 7pmNew York City Opera's annual LGBTQ Pride concert will feature a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by stars from City Opera's Pride Series. The following season he returned as Miller in Verdis Luisa Miller with Piotr Beczala. During this program, Elizaveta won several awards, including Third Prize in the 9th International Competition S.Monyushko "Ubelskaya swallow in Minsk, Belarus, and a special award in the 32nd international competition "Ismaele Voltolini" in Buscoldo, Italy. Representative of over fifty roles, his operatic repertoire has included Leporello, Osmin, Sarastro, Colline, Basilio, Alidoro and Rev. Marcello:Gustavo Feulien His recent role as Parson Peele in Hunter Colleges Patience and Sarah received a range of glowing reviews describing his performance as comic and poignant and having a manly thrust with sparkle. He has performed internationally since childhood from St. Lambertus Basilica in the Netherlands to The Festival of the Aegean in Syros, Greece, where he was honored with the Emerging Leading Artist Award. San Diego Opera has announced that Llewellyn Crain has been appointed to the position of Chief Development Officer after an extensive search. The timeless, beloved tale of Cinderella all wrapped up with some of Rossinis finest vocal writing. In addition to the world premiere ofStonewall, the productions in NYCO's Pride Initiative, which produces an LGBTQ-themed work each June during Pride Month, include the New York premiere of Pter Etvs'sAngels in Americaand the American premiere of Charles Wuorinen'sBrokeback Mountain. Bartolo: Matthew Anchel. In 2018 he was seen as Benjamin Stone in Coronado Playhouses production of Follies. Argentinian baritone Gustavo Feulien was most recently hailed by Opera News: the sonorous baritone Feulien cut a terrifying figure as a wolfish, analytical Scarpia. This season he sang Payador in Piazzollas Mara de Buenos Aires with Opera San Antonio, a role that he recently performed at the Theatro Municipal de So Paolo and with the Atlanta Opera. Performances are designed to be enjoyed casually - no tickets required - with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow. The series of one-night-only operas accompanied by live music includes La Bohme, The Barber of Seville, Tenor Allesandro Lora in Concert, and Romeo and Juliet. In 2021, Tatev returned to Teatro Nuovo as a Studio Artist where she covered the role of Berta in the first post-pandemic, full-cast, live concert production of Il barbiere di siviglia in NYC. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from tents on the east side of the lawn. Colline:Carl DuPont She returned to the MET in 2007 to sing the role of Susanna, performing with Bryn Terfel, who sang his final Figaro during these performances. At most performances, attendees can purchase food from a rotating line-up of local NYC vendors curated by Hester Street Fair. In 2019, she was the winner of the Florida District of The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. New York City Opera has presented such talents as Anna Caterina Antonacci and Aprile Millo in concert, as well as its own 75th Anniversary Concert in Bryant Park, one in a series of the many concerts and staged productions that it presents each year as part of the Park's summer performance series. Gastone de Letorires: Drew Seigla Performances are cancelled when it is unsafe to be outdoors. ', Llewellyn Crain Joins San Diego Opera As Chief Development Officer, Berkshire Opera Festival Launches its Summer Season with BREAKING THE MOLD, Opera North Seeks Music-Makers Of Colour For Life-changing Residency Programme, Annette Bening Shares Message from Entertainment Community Fund Amidst Strikes, THE SHARK IS BROKEN Gets Ready to Take a Bite Out of Broadway, Go Inside the Starry NYC Premiere of THEATER CAMP. He was engaged as pianist and assistant conductor for the American Symphony Orchestras production of Janaceks Osud under Leon Botstein after completing his studies in orchestral conducting with Harold Farberman, and in composition, theory, and improvisation with Robert Abramson. Re-watch the Pride in the Park livestream. New York City Opera :: Reviews, Schedules & Photos New York City Opera will present a season of four free, live performances this summer as part of their Park Series in Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America. For more information, visitbryantpark.org/picnics. 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Staged and choreographed by Sarah Doudna, Carmen will feature Lisa Chavez in the title role, Jason Karn as Don Jos, Joshua Jeremiah as Escamillo, Kristin Sampson as Micala, Stacy Dove as Frasquita, Kristee Haney as Mercds and Bill Van Horn as Lillas Pastia. Dottore Grenvil: Walter Du Melle Jordan Weatherston Pitts New York City Opera continues its legacy with main stage performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater and with revitalized outreach and education programs at venues throughout the city, designed to welcome and inspire a new generation of opera audiences. Debut) at 7pm September 14 Harlem Stage: 40th Anniversary Celebration at 7pm Kathryn Olander is Music Director and Pianist with Sarah Doudna providing staging and choreography. He has performed frequently with Opera de Tijuana, singing such roles as Timur (Turandot), Frre Laurent (Romo et Juliette), Bartolo (Il barbiere de Seville), Sacristano (Tosca) and Bonze (Madama Butterfly). She then joined the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia as a Young Artist under the direction of Honored Art Worker D.Vdovin. Lisa Chavez Broadway in Bryant Park Season Launches July 6 With Kimberly Akimbo, The Book of Mormon, Some Like It Hot, Wicked . Maestro Rescignos discography includes two operatic world premieres and studio recordings of operatic and symphonic works. This past November, Seigla sang Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance as a guest artist for the University of Arkansas Monticello. Annina: Tatev Baroyan Bryant Park, Upcoming Events in New York on doNYC In 2012 the Russian Consulate in San Francisco awarded the maestro the Russian Order of Friendship Medal, honoring his efforts to the betterment of international relations between the U.S and the Russian Federation, joining the likes of Van Cliburn and Riccardo Muti in being so honored. . We will then help you with further suitable suggestions: free of charge and straightaway! Schaunard:Robert Balonek. At all performances, Stout NYC offers cheese and charcuterie boards as well as a selection of beer, wine, fros, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. New York City Opera presents a the timeless story of the emotionally fragile Lucy Ashton (Lucia) who is caught in a feud between her own family and that of the Ravenswoods. Conductor: Carmine Aufiero Location In recent seasons, he performed Leporello (Don Giovanni), Maestro Spinelloccio and covered Simone (Gianni Schicchi) with St. Petersburg Opera Florida, Zaccaria (Nabucco), Le Duc (Romo et Juliette), Count Ceprano and covered Sparafucile (Rigoletto), Timur (Turandot), Benoit (La bohme) with Sarasota Opera, Colline (La bohme), Dr Grenvil (La traviata) with New Rochelle Opera, Pistola (Falstaff) with Martina Arroyo Foundation-Prelude to Performance, and The King (Aida) with Gateway to Classical Music NYC. He recently directed the national tour of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Ken Ludwig starring Ian Peakes. In 2012 he co-founded, with his wife Diana DuMelle, Bodhi Tree Concerts, a performing arts non-profit presenting concerts and donating profits to charitable organizations, with whom hes performed the G&S roles Pooh-Bah, Dick Deadeye, Arac, Usher, and Don Alhambra and presented Voices of the Spirit, Songs of Love, A Lenten Journey, Best of Bodhi Tree, and Jacques Brel Cabaret. Mr. Turay has appeared in concert with St. Louis Symphony, Cleveland Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Boston Symphony, Ravinia Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Spoleto, Salzburg, and numerous others. He gained his second NYC credit after joining the cast of Sweeney Todd as their Standby Anthony/Tobias/Beadle at Barrow St. Theatre. Performance Details:The Barber of SevilleMay 27, 2022 at 7pmGioachino Rossini's sparkling music animates the hijinks of Figaro, opera's most famous barber. The one-night-only performance is accompanied by live music, featuring a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by Glenn Seven Allen, Chelsea Bonagura, Lauren Hoffmeier, Brian James Myer, Peter . For the third performance in the ongoing Bryant Park Presents New York City Opera series, New York City Opera will present a free preview of its upcoming production of Puccinis La Fanciulla del West. Stars who launched their careers at New York City Opera include Plcido Domingo, Catherine Malfitano, Sherrill Milnes, Samuel Ramey, Beverly Sills, Tatiana Troyanos, Carol Vaness, and Shirley Verrett, among dozens of other great artists. In concert, she has performed the B Minor Mass (Bach) at the Church of St. Hagob, Exultate Jubilate (Mozart), and has been featured in Stabat Mater (Rossini). Pride in the Parkwill feature a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by stars of City Operas Pride Series. The revitalized New York City Opera returned to the stage in January 2016 with a celebratory production of Tosca. Recently, Michael made his Teatre Liceu (Spain) debut as Grard in Andrea Chenier alongside Sondra Radvanovsky and Jonas Kaufmann. Sign up for announcements, and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows! The New York City Opera will return to Bryant Park for its fourth season of operas as the centerpiece of Bank of America's Bryant Park Picnic Performance series. After graduating from The Juilliard School, he embarked on a career as a piano virtuoso that included appearances with major symphony orchestras throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Russia. Get the best news & discounts for Opera Shows & beyond. Pride in the Parkwill feature a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by stars of City Operas Pride Series. Free. Our Mission. Prominent solo debuts include appearances as Giulietta in I Capuleti e i Montecchi at the Opera de Montpellier, Royal Opera de Wallonie, and Brussels; I Puritani at the Opera de Monte-Carlo; and also Adina in L'elisir d'amore at the Staatsoper Berlin and Staatsoper Hamburg. Broadway in Bryant Park is back! LaGuardia High School Show Choir, Directed by Jeanne Cascio Flora Bervoix: Melanie Long Colline:Isaiah Musik-Ayala The revitalized New York City Opera returned to the stage in January 2016 with a celebratory production of Tosca. In addition to his work with the Dicapo Opera Theatre, Mr. Capasso has directed operas at lOpra de Montral, Mallorca Opera, Toledo Opera, Connecticut Opera, New Jersey State Opera, Opera Carolina, and Orlando Opera among others. He has also been Music Director of La Musica Lirica since 2005. Stars who launched their careers at New York City Opera include Plcido Domingo, Catherine Malfitano, Sherrill Milnes, Samuel Ramey, Beverly Sills, Tatiana Troyanos, Carol Vaness, and Shirley Verrett, among dozens of other great artists. Dogs are welcome on the gravel and bluestone, but please do not bring dogs on the lawn. New York City Opera presents La traviata at Bryant Park Picnic - WBGO He made his Off-Broadway debut as Matt; The Mute in The Fantasticks where he continued for a solid two-year stint. A native New Yorker, Joseph Rescigno comes from a long line of musicians on both sides of his family. Elizaveta Ulakhovich, Musetta Gregory Turay is thrilled to return to New York City Opera and excited to make his Bryant Park debut in the role of Rodolfo. Carmen: Lisa Chavez She was a member of the 2017 class of the People's Artist of the RSFSR E.S. 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. Signature roles performed in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America include Scarpia (Tosca), Silvio (Pagliacci), Belcore (Lelisir damore), Count Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro), Marcello (La Bohme), Sharpless (Madama Butterfly), Conte di Luna (Il Trovatore), Escamillo (Carmen), Herald (Lohengrin), Malatesta (Don Pasquale), title roles in Don Giovanni and Rigoletto, as well as Russian repertoire such as Eugene Onegin and Robert in Tchaikovskys Iolanta, among others. Adam Cioffari As a guest, he has mounted the podium of more than 50 companies such as the Montreal Symphony and New York City Opera (debut 1985). His repertoire spans from the great Mozart tenor roles in Don Giovanni, Cosi Fan Tutte, and Die Zauberflte, to Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor, Nemorino in L'elisir d'amore, and Alfredo in La traviata. Bartolo:Stefanos Koroneos. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New Yorks cultural institutions. Based on American playwrightDavid Belascos The Girl of the Golden West, the opera, set in a mining camp during the California Gold Rush, has been a favorite of New York audiences since its sensational premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in 1910. Don Jos: Jason Karn His favorite roles include Silvio (Pagliacci), Figaro (Il barbiere di Siviglia) and Dr. Malatesta (Don Pasquale). Seigla has gone on to sing numerous tenor solos in classical oratorio masterpieces. Borrow a picnic blanket or chair or bring your own. This spring, his original adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyles The Speckled Band will premiere at The Walnut Street Theatre. Brian James Myer His portrayal of Henry VIII by Saint-Saens with Odyssey Opera in Boston was heralded by Ed Tapper of Edge Media as world class baritone singing..Moments such as Henry's Act IV monologue and the final passages of the opera were nothing short of thrilling. During the pandemic, Michael was fortunate to be able to perform Tonio in Pagliacci with Palm Beach Opera, where Michael dominated the stage.