Croton Free Library

The Taconic Opera summer program for emerging opera singers, New York Opera Conservatory (NYOC), offers you an opportunity to hear the upcoming generation of professionally trained singers as they gain valuable experience perfecting their craft in a leading role. Established in 2018, the NYOC helps to fill an unmet need among trained singers to gain hands-on experience through actual performance. 
Each event in the series listed below – one tragedy and one comedy - will have a different cast, making every performance completely unique from all the others! Each performance includes the complete opera and is fully-staged. The quality and originality of this kind of personal, up-close experience defy all expectations.
July Opera:Rigoletto by Verdi -Tragedy
In true Verdi fashion, this opera is a gripping story of love, hate, revenge, betrayal and sacrifice, set to a roller coaster ride of music (including La donna è mobile). Rigoletto is the story of an unscrupulous court jester (Rigoletto) and his equally unscrupulous and womanizing master, the Duke.A nobleman places a curse on both of them after a cruel joke. Rigoletto’s daughter (Gilda) has been hidden away by her father and knows little about the world. In a cruel twist of fate, the Duke finds and easily seduces the innocent young woman who in turn saves the Duke from assassination. Rigoletto’s attempt at revenge ends up destroying the only worthwhile part of his life.
Dates:Wednesday, July 8, 7:00 pm
Friday, July 10, 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 12, 3:00 pm
August Opera: La fille du regiment (Daughter of the Regiment) by Donizetti - Comedy
Set 200 years in the future (just for un!), Donizetti meets the Jetsons in this hilarious romp through the French countryside. A young girl is lost and raised by a regiment of soldiers. She is followed by a young man who joins the regiment just to be near her. Later, she discovers she was born into aristocracy, but her new found family refuses to allow her to marry her boyfriend and has already arranged another marriage for her. The opera features one of opera's most famous tenor arias, "Ah, mes ami," which features nine high Cs!
Dates:Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 pm
Friday, August 14, 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 16, 3:00 pm
Location:Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Drive
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Fee: FREE
For information about becoming a student in the NY Opera Conservatory, visit the Conservatory website: <a href="https://www.newyorkoperaconservatory.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.newyorkoperaconservatory.com/</a>
For general information about Taconic Opera and NY Opera Conservatory events, visit the website: <a href="https://taconicopera.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://taconicopera.org/</a>

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[Valhalla, NY] – Westchester County invites residents and visitors to celebrate America's 250th anniversary at the annual Music Fest &amp; Fireworks on Friday, July 3, at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The park will come alive with music, family fun and one of the region's most spectacular fireworks displays.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: "As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we are proud to bring our community together for one of Westchester's most cherished summer traditions. The Music Fest and Fireworks celebration is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends and neighbors to gather, celebrate our nation's history, and create lasting memories while enjoying great music and an unforgettable fireworks display."
Westchester County Parks Acting Commissioner Peter Tartaglia said: "Kensico Dam Plaza provides a spectacular setting for this annual celebration. Whether you're dancing to the music, relaxing with a picnic, or watching the fireworks light up the night sky, this event offers something for everyone."
Families and friends are encouraged to spend the evening playing, picnicking and enjoying the company of loved ones against the backdrop of the historic Kensico Dam. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. as our DJ kicks off the evening, followed by a live performance from Naked Soul Band at 7 p.m. The celebration will conclude with a breathtaking fireworks display at approximately 9 p.m., illuminating the sky above the iconic Kensico Dam.
Admission and parking are free. Carpooling or taking mass transit is strongly encouraged. Parking is recommended at the North White Plains or Valhalla Metro-North train stations. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, as well as a picnic.
The annual Music Fest and Fireworks is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by Westchester Parks Foundation with support from Yonkers Brewing Company.
Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the north end of the Bronx River Parkway, in Valhalla.

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