Bryant Park Picnic Performances

New York City Opera: Puccini Celebration

Honoring the 100th anniversary of the passing of Giacomo Puccini  

May 31, 2024, 7:00pm–8:30pm/ June 1, 2024, 7:00pm–8:30pm

Honoring the 100th anniversary of the passing of Giacomo Puccini, one of the greatest opera composers in history, Picnic Performances opening weekend features New York City Opera and two glittering concerts celebrating Puccini's immense and indelible legacy. Featuring the New York City Opera Orchestra and Chorus and conducted by Maestro Joseph Rescigno, the concerts will include selections from each and every Puccini opera, performed by some of the brightest stars of the opera world singing some of the most beloved arias, duets, and ensembles in all of opera.

New York City Opera: Tosca

Puccini's perennial favorite performed in three acts

August 23, 2024, 7:00pm–9:30pm/ August 24, 2024, 7:00pm–9:30pm

Continuing the summer of Puccini, New York City Opera will present a full production of the perennial favorite, Tosca. Tosca is a three act opera that takes the audience back in time to Rome during the 1800's, just after the French Revolution. Napoleon has successfully taken France and has invaded Rome and created a new republic. The beloved opera singer, Floria Tosca, is in love with painter Mario Cavaradossi and here begins the story of how Chief of Police Baron Scarpia intersects with these lovers in drama, betrayal, revenge and murder.

The fully staged production features the New York City Opera Orchestra and Chorus, and led by Maestro Joseph Rescigno.

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