Concert-in-Cunningham-Park 2001

Mark your calendar for Friday, July 13th, 2001 on the Great Lawn at Cunningham Park. Once again AOL Time Warner will proudly sponsor a free evening concert which is uniquely New York. Conductor William Eddins will make his New York Philharmonic debut. The program includes Leonard Bernstein's Candide Overture and his magnificent West Side Story Suite. In addition, the audience will be treated to Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5. For many years composer Leonard Bernstein was revered as conductor of the New York Philharmonic. It is fitting that the Orchestra continue to play the maestro's music in the New York City parks. Make this a mystical Friday the 13th. Come feel the spirit of Leonard Bernstein through his music. Joshua Bell will be the featured violin soloist. A thrilling Grucci fireworks display will follow the performance. If you are handicapped and need a special parking pass please contact Harriet Novet, Vice President of Public Affairs, Time Warner Cable, 41-61 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 Tel 718-670-6675 Fax 718-358-3033.  The public is invited to picnic in the park prior to the event. Show time is at 8:00 PM. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted but come early. Bring your family and friends. Shake hands with the candidates. Don't miss this one! For further information please call the 24-hour Philharmonic Parks Hotline: 212-875-5709.

Concert-in-Cunningham-Park 2000

Thursday, July 27th, 2000 on the Great Lawn at Cunningham Park at 8:00 PM followed by a special fireworks show. Sponsorship from Time-Warner Cable Inc. If you are handicapped and need a special parking pass please contact Harriet Novet, Vice President of Public Affairs, Time Warner Cable, 41-61 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 Tel 718-670-6675 Fax 718-358-3033. The concert is free to the public. It will feature Andre Raphael Smith as Conductor of the New York Philharmonic, America's oldest orchestra. The program includes Glinka's Russlan and Ludmilla Overture, Corigliano's Elegy, Copland's Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5.

General membership in the Friends of Cunningham Park is invited. Kindly contact Marc Haken, President, Friends of Cunningham Park at 718-465-3341.

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