Special For Manhattan Contrarian Readers

Commenters here often ask how I can be so crazy as to live in Manhattan. I’m not saying they don’t have a point, but living in Manhattan can also have its advantages. One of those is access to some fantastic cultural offerings.

I have mentioned in the side bar from time to time that I sing in a choir, and I have periodically posted announcement of concerts. A few readers have even come to concerts and introduced themselves. But I recognize that not that many readers are in a position to make it to the concerts in person.

Well, here’s something different. Today and tomorrow we have two concerts of a famous work by Giuseppe Verdi, the Requiem Mass. And for the first time of my various concerts, the performance of this one tomorrow (May 2) is going to be livestreamed.

Many readers are likely familiar with this work. If you are not, it is well worth your time. It’s a big operatic extravaganza, with lots of dramatic moments and brass and percussion. We have a first-rate professional orchestra, top-flight soloists, and a big chorus — close to 200 performers in total.

I don’t know how good the quality of the livestream will be, but I do know that it is being put together by a top professional team. The venue is Trinity Wall Street, a famous church in New York’s Financial District. (Alexander Hamilton is buried in the churchyard.)

The livestream starts tomorrow night (May 2) at 6:45 PM, although I think the music will not begin until 7 PM. Here is a link to the YouTube channel of Trinity Wall Street if you would like to watch the performance. https://www.youtube.com/@trinitychurchnyc/streams

If you want to come in person, that may be tricky. The tickets are free, so of course they have all been snapped up. We are told that there will be a stand-by line for people who would like to attend but have not been able to get a ticket. If you would like to try this option, I would recommend getting there before 6 PM to get in line.