New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks

June 13, 14, 15, 16, 18

All outdoor concerts begin at 8:00 pm
Staten Island indoor concert begins at 4:00 pm

Taking place in the five boroughs of the city

The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks series returns this year for five outdoor performances in the Big Apple’s five boroughs. Four of which are followed by fireworks in the outdoors and the fifth and last taking place indoors at the St. George Theatre in Staten Island.

It’s one of the most highly anticipated summertime events in NYC which many folks attend with picnic baskets in hand. This year, it’s presented by Did and Oscar Schafer.

We’ve been to these a hand full of times, or so, over the years and it’s always been a thrill to see so many fellow New Yorkers gathering peacefully for these performances. Even more enjoyable, for us at least, are the ensuing pyrotechnic displays. A big fave of ours!

The Conductor and Program for all outdoor events is as follows:

Conductor: Jaap van Zweden

Program:

Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
NY Phil Very Young Composers – Works by Very Young Composers
Rossini – William Tell Overture
J. Strauss II – Die Fledermaus Overture
J. Strauss II – On the Beautiful Blue Danube

Tuesday, June 13
8:00 pm

Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Enter the park at Broadway near 251^st Street

Followed by fireworks

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Wednesday, June 14
8:00 pm

Great Lawn of Central Park, Manhattan
Located closer to 5^th Avenue on the east side than the west side entrances, uptown near the 70s and 80s.

Followed by fireworks

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Thursday, June 15
8:00 pm

Cunningham Park, Queens
Concert site is at 193^rd Street Field
Enter at 193^rd Street, near 81^st Avenue or Union Turnpike

Followed by fireworks

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Friday, June 16
8:00 pm

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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.

Followed by fireworks

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Sunday, June 18
4:00 pm

St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St, Staten Island, NY

Program yet to come. Please check at the above linked to page for updates.