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The Met's annual concerts in New York City parks are one of the most beloved summer traditions in the city. This year, the company presented a six-performance series of recitals in the parks of all five boroughs. The Summer Recital Series kicked off with a concert at Central Park SummerStage on July 13, featuring Tony Award winner Paulo Szot, who will make his Met debut next season in William Kentridge’s new production of Shostakovich’s The Nose. Szot was joined by rising opera singers Lisette Oropesa, a graduate of the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, and Alek Shrader, a 2007 National Council Auditions winner, with accompaniment by pianist Vlad Iftinca. Actor/conductor Damon Gupton, a Juilliard graduate, hosted several of the concerts.

Summer Recital Series Official Media Sponsors: NY1 and WQXR.

Past Summer Recital Series Events

Monday, July 13, 8:00 pm
Central Park SummerStage 
Lisette Oropesa, soprano
Alek Shrader, tenor
Paulo Szot, baritone
Vlad Iftinca, pianist

Friday, July 17, 7:00 pm
Crotona Park, Bronx
Ashley Emerson, soprano
John Moore, baritone
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host

Friday, July 24, 7:00 pm
Queensbridge Park, Queens
Ashley Emerson, soprano
John Moore, baritone
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host

Friday, July 31, 7:00 pm
East River Park, Manhattan CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
At the bandshell along the East River, between Grand and Jackson Sts.
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Francois Battiste, host

Friday, August 7, 7:00 pm
Tappen Park, Staten Island
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host

Friday, August 14, 7:00 pm
Coffey Park, Brooklyn
Joyce El-Khoury, soprano
Keith Miller, bass
Vlad Iftinca, pianist
Damon Gupton, host