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POLLYTALK FROM NEW YORK
by Polly Guerin
October 6, 2008
IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE,
NEW YORK SINGS
Willy Shakespeare knew a thing or two about
music, "O! it came o'er my ear like the sweet
sound." Senses collide in the last concert of
summer, opera at the movies, galleries and
celebrations, where music, the elixir of life, steals
the show and New York's rhythm town hits the
high notes in venues both visual and sensual.
Here's the scoop!!!
"T'is the last song of summer" when
Classical Music in Bryant Park's gives its last concert, Wednesday evening Oct. 8. The
Lindemann Young Artist Development program brings out young artists from the famed
Metropolitan Opera. Arias, duets and trios from Verdi, Tosti, Donizetti, Puccini, Mozart from the
American Songbook take center stage on the Terrace. FREE www.bryantpark.com.
by Polly Guerin
October 6, 2008
IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE,
NEW YORK SINGS
Willy Shakespeare knew a thing or two about
music, "O! it came o'er my ear like the sweet
sound." Senses collide in the last concert of
summer, opera at the movies, galleries and
celebrations, where music, the elixir of life, steals
the show and New York's rhythm town hits the
high notes in venues both visual and sensual.
Here's the scoop!!!
"T'is the last song of summer" when
Classical Music in Bryant Park's gives its last concert, Wednesday evening Oct. 8. The
Lindemann Young Artist Development program brings out young artists from the famed
Metropolitan Opera. Arias, duets and trios from Verdi, Tosti, Donizetti, Puccini, Mozart from the
American Songbook take center stage on the Terrace. FREE www.bryantpark.com.
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Let your senses collide in a Poem of Ecstasy! See it, hear it,
smellred: Do I have what it takes to be an artist? Do I have an
artistic sensibility? Go to a Lumiatra performance and find out.
Using multimedia tools of the 21st Century, Lumiatra aims to
bring to life the work of synesthetic artist Patrick Collins as he
paints the music of Dimitri Shostakovich. The avant-garde dance
troupe, Blue Dog performs as does violinist Olga Rutkovsky and
pianist Anna Forsythe. For dates email: aforsythe@lumiatra.com.
The talented balladeer for the National Park Service at
Federal Hall, Lind it, taste it,…feel it! Music and poetry based on
Alexander Scriabin, plus Opus D'Amour based on the Scriabin's
love letters to Tatiana, the love of his life. At the Baryshnikov Art
Center, 450 W. 37th St., Nov. 22/7:30 PM www.lumiatra.com.
Have you ever wondea Russell will perform songs of the
Revolutionary period followed by the Village Light Opera
Company, which will regale members of the American
smellred: Do I have what it takes to be an artist? Do I have an
artistic sensibility? Go to a Lumiatra performance and find out.
Using multimedia tools of the 21st Century, Lumiatra aims to
bring to life the work of synesthetic artist Patrick Collins as he
paints the music of Dimitri Shostakovich. The avant-garde dance
troupe, Blue Dog performs as does violinist Olga Rutkovsky and
pianist Anna Forsythe. For dates email: aforsythe@lumiatra.com.
The talented balladeer for the National Park Service at
Federal Hall, Lind it, taste it,…feel it! Music and poetry based on
Alexander Scriabin, plus Opus D'Amour based on the Scriabin's
love letters to Tatiana, the love of his life. At the Baryshnikov Art
Center, 450 W. 37th St., Nov. 22/7:30 PM www.lumiatra.com.
Have you ever wondea Russell will perform songs of the
Revolutionary period followed by the Village Light Opera
Company, which will regale members of the American
Don't miss the exciting third season of the Met: Live in HD!
You say you can't afford a tic to the Met. Don't despair cause
Tickets go on sale in the general public for eleven performances,
which will be transmitted live on the screen at your local movie
theater. Karita Mattila sings in Richard Strauss's "Salome," on
the screen Oct. 11th, then it's a new production of John Adams's
"Doctor Atomic" starring Gerald Finley, Nov. 8th. For participating
locations and ticket info: www.metopera.org/HDLive.
OPERA FOR HUMANITY presents "Lucia di Lammermoor" a
concert version with orchestra and principal artists from opera houses
throughout the US. This world class opera makes a difference to
benefit The Food Bank for New York City and two families in Malawi
and Cambodia through World Vision. Suzanne Halasz, director of
development says, "Not only will you hear top talent, you will
be helping these professionals give back to the community." To
order tickets at Symphonyspace, Oct. 23/7:30 PM performance
call 2l2.864.5400 or contact info@operaforhumanity.org.
You say you can't afford a tic to the Met. Don't despair cause
Tickets go on sale in the general public for eleven performances,
which will be transmitted live on the screen at your local movie
theater. Karita Mattila sings in Richard Strauss's "Salome," on
the screen Oct. 11th, then it's a new production of John Adams's
"Doctor Atomic" starring Gerald Finley, Nov. 8th. For participating
locations and ticket info: www.metopera.org/HDLive.
OPERA FOR HUMANITY presents "Lucia di Lammermoor" a
concert version with orchestra and principal artists from opera houses
throughout the US. This world class opera makes a difference to
benefit The Food Bank for New York City and two families in Malawi
and Cambodia through World Vision. Suzanne Halasz, director of
development says, "Not only will you hear top talent, you will
be helping these professionals give back to the community." To
order tickets at Symphonyspace, Oct. 23/7:30 PM performance
call 2l2.864.5400 or contact info@operaforhumanity.org.
Revolutionary Round Table with a medley from the Musical l776. When: As the club
celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Williams Club, Oct. 7/5:30 PM $50. To join or to learn
more about ARRT contact. www.aart-ny.org.
Dear Willy says it all, "If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it!" Indeed it’
s a musical extravaganza ahead, do join us and hear New York singing. Better yet, contact
me at info@pollytalk.com or www.pollytalk.com.
celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Williams Club, Oct. 7/5:30 PM $50. To join or to learn
more about ARRT contact. www.aart-ny.org.
Dear Willy says it all, "If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it!" Indeed it’
s a musical extravaganza ahead, do join us and hear New York singing. Better yet, contact
me at info@pollytalk.com or www.pollytalk.com.