On Site Opera: DeSpain/Tien's 'Song of the Nightingale'
Free (RSVP available but not required)
Note: Due to significant flooding in the area, and out of an abundance of caution and to protect our performers and audience members, we regret to inform you that we must cancel the Friday, September 29, 7pm performance of Song of the Nightingale. We hope you will join us at Brookfield Place Saturday, September 30 for our final performances at 2pm and 7pm.
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 Andersen's The Nightingale, this modern-day fairy tale tells the story of a collector looking to gather up the world's most beautiful objects.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour.
Runs Sept. 8-30. Click "More info" for full schedule.
Audiences will be seated in chairs on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early to ensure a seat.
ADA seating is available upon request at a first come, first serve basis.
There will be minimal audience interaction.
Sung in English with English supertitles via mobile app.