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W.G. Collingwood’s 1897 watercolor painting “From Mt. Helgafell” (Left) juxtaposed with Einar Falur Ingólfsson’s 2009 photograph “From Mt. Helgafell.” The two works are part of a new exhibit at Scandinavia House, “Saga Sites: Landscapes of the Icelandic Sagas,” which opens on Sept. 29. (Top: Courtesy of the National Museum of Island / Bottom: Courtesy of Einar Falur Ingólfsson)
PERFORMING ARTS
‘Carmen’: Met Opera
First premiering in 1875, this romantic tragedy by Georges Bizet feature Anita Rachvelishvili as the wild beauty Carmen. Rising tenor Yonghoon Lee plays Don José, whose doomed love for Carmen destroys them both. Kate Royal is the loyal Micaëla and Teddy Tahu Rhodes sings the swaggering bullfighter Escamillo. Approximately 3 hours, 13 minutes. Sung in French, with Met Titles in English, German, and Spanish.
Met Opera House, Lincoln Center
Sept. 28–Oct. 18
Tickets: $30–$460
www.metoperafamily.org
‘Il Trovatore’: Met Opera
First premiering in 1854, this romantic tragedy by Giuseppe Verdi is brought to life by David McVicar’s vivid production that “keeps the action moving,” according to the Met. The story follows a disastrous love triangle amidst the Spanish Civil War. 2 hours, 46 minutes. Sung in Italian with Met Titles in English, Italian, Spanish, and German.
Met Opera House, Lincoln Center
Sept. 29–Oct. 25
Tickets: $30–$460
www.metoperafamily.org
‘Scheherazade’: New York Philharmonic
Conducted by Alan Gilbert, the New York Philharmonic performs Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov masterwork “Scheherazade,” which follows the story of the 1,001 Arabian Nights. Other works to be performed include Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain” and Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 3.” Daniil Trifonov is featured on piano.
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center
Sept. 28–Oct. 2
Tickets: $30–$90
Nyphil.org
Gotham Chamber Opera: “Orientale”
Described as an intersection of East and West, “Orientale” features Monteverdi’s “Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda” (with supertitles), along with music by Rameau, Lully, Szymanowski, Delibes, Schumann, Bizet, John Hadfield, and traditional Armenian music. The artists of Gotham Chamber Opera will be joined by a baroque instrumental ensemble, the dancers of Company XIV, the flute-harp-percussion trio MAYA, Grant Herreid (theorbo and baroque guitar) and Nina Stern (chalumeau and recorder).
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St.
Oct. 1 and 3, 2012, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25 for table seating, $15 for standing room
www.gothamchamberopera.org
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performs “Wagner and Franck”
Opening Carnegie Hall’s season with three evening performances, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Riccardo Muti will play on its second night Wagner’s “Overture to The Flying Dutchman,” Franck’s “Symphony in D Minor,” and the New York Premiere of Mason Bates “Alternative Energy.”
Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall
Thursday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $23–$144
www.carnegiehall.org
Alan Gilbert and Emanuel Ax
Esteemed pianist Emanuel Ax performs with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Alan Gilbert. They will perform J.S. Bach’s “Keyboard Concerto in D minor,” Schoenberg’s “Piano Concerto,” and Mozart’s Symphony No. 36, “Linz.”
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center
Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5–6 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $41–$123
nyphil.org
FINE ARTS
‘Heart and Soul -- The Story of America and African Americans’
Forty exquisite oil paintings by Kadir Nelson from his 2011 award-winning children’s book “Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans” are on exhibit. Written from the perspective of a former slave, the story details the hardships and triumphs of African Americans. Nelson draws his artistic inspiration from Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth and Dean Cornwell.
Society of Illustrators, 128 E. 63rd St.
Now through Oct. 20
This exhibit is free
www.societyillustrators.org
Free Museum Admission
In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC, who offer free admission everyday, the Smithsonian Magazine is giving free admission to participating museums throughout the United States for one day. The long list of museums in Manhattan includes the New York Historical Society, the Society of Illustrators, the Morgan Museum and Library, the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, and the Fraunces Tavern Museum.
Visit Smithsonian Magazine’s website for free tickets for two
Saturday, Sept. 29, all day
www.smithsonianmag.com
Landscapes of the Icelandic Sagas
Juxtaposing 19th century landscape paintings with modern photographs of the same landscapes, this unique exhibition tracks the medieval narratives of Iceland, known collectively as the Íslendingasögur, or the Sagas of Icelanders. “The exhibition highlights the significance of the sagas within Iceland’s literary heritage and their enduring cultural inspiration,” according to Scandinavia House.
Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. at 38th St.
Sept. 29–Jan. 12
Free, admission cost to specific related programs varies.
www.scandinaviahouse.org
FAMILY
Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park
Not far from the Cloisters’ treasure trove of Medieval art and architecture, this festival transforms the park into a medieval market town with authentic medieval music, dance, magic, performances, and decorations. The afternoon concludes with an exciting joust between knights on horseback.
Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
Sunday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
www.nycgovparks.org
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