2012’s year’s scheduled performance by the New York Philharmonic on Central Park’s Great Lawn promises to be another great opportunity to enjoy great music under the stars at the center of Manhattan.Performances begin at 8 p.m., so if you want seating close to the stage, plan to arrive about 2 hours early — if you’re less particular, and depending on the size of your group, you can arrive up until the show begins.
Great Lawn in Central Park, Manhattan
Friday, July 13, 2012
New York Philharmonic conducted by Alan Gilbert
– Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4
– Respighi – Fountains of Rome
– Respighi – Pines of Rome
Great Lawn in Central Park, Manhattan
Monday, July 16, 2012
New York Philharmonic conducted by Andrey Boreyko
James Ehnes on Violin
– Lyadov – Polonaise in Memory of A.S. Pushkin
– Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto
– Brahms – Symphony No. 1
Directions:Westside entrances: West 81st or 86th Streets at Central Park West; Eastside entrances: East 79th or 85th Streets at Fifth Avenue
Things to Bring:
- Food and drink (alcohol is generally tolerated, but there are police around, so keep it low-key)
- Candles (it gets dark as the night goes on and it can be difficult to see your companions)
- Jacket or Sweater (after the sun sets, the temperature can drop and you’ll be happy to have it)
- Bug spray to keep mosquitoes away (citronella candles can also do double duty)
- Balloons are a good way to help you find your friends (cell phones work too) [Please dispose of your balloons in the trash — releasing them into the air is essentially littering and can be harmful to wildlife.]
- Blankets to sit on (a plastic garbage bag makes a great liner between your blanket/beach towel and the moist ground)
About Central Park
Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City’s iconic Central Park.
Attractions
Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo.
Things To Do
From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear – and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste. You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel – or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!
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