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On Site Opera:
song of the Nightingale
Performances
EVENT CANCELLATION | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
Due to lightning in the area, the 5:30 PM performance of Song of the Nightingale is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you can join us for the upcoming performances at Manhattan West (September 21-23) and Brookfield Place (September 28-30)!
Join us for the world premiere of Song of the Nightingale, commissioned and produced by On Site Opera and Brookfield Properties Arts & Culture, taking place across three of Brookfield Properties’ public spaces: Brooklyn Commons, Manhattan West and Brookfield Place. Adapted from Hans Christian Anderson’s The Nightingale, this modern-day fairy tale tells the story of a collector looking to gather up the world’s most beautiful objects.
Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Melisa Tien
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AT BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES:
September 8 – 9: Brooklyn Commons
September 21 – 23: Manhattan West
September 28 – 30: Brookfield Place
Event is free to attend. Registration is not required.
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Brooklyn Commons Date & Time:
Friday, September 8 at 12:30pm and 5pm
Saturday, September 9 at 2pm and 5:30pm
About On Site Opera:
Founded in 2012, New York City-based On Site Opera is the country’s leading presenter of site-specific operas in non- traditional venues. Rooted in collaboration and storytelling, On Site Opera celebrates the connection between artist and audience through highly curated experiences led by exciting opera artists and bold and innovative creative teams. Each On Site Opera production invites New Yorkers to explore their city in new and unique ways, while cultivating a new generation of opera audiences. Since its founding, On Site Opera has produced nearly 30 operas in unconventional spaces, as well as numerous performances in schools and community organizations.
Location of performances:
Brooklyn Commons Park
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