NY Philharmonic To Peform Free Gov's Island Concert 7/5

The Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) and the New York Philharmonic announced today that New York City's premiere orchestra will perform on Governors Island in a free concert on Saturday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. It will be the New York Philharmonic's first performance on the historic island.

Conducted by Bramwell Tovey, the Fourth-of-July-weekend concert with the New York Philharmonic will feature festive works by Rossini, Copland, and Rimsky-Korsakov, as well as Tchaikovsky's famous 1812 Overture, and will conclude with a fireworks display. The performance will take place on the Island's historic Parade Grounds, which features a striking view of Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor. The concert — as well as the ferry ride to the Island — is free to the public.

Concertgoers are invited to spend the day of July 5 on Governors Island, which has been home to the Dutch, the British, the military, and now belongs to the people of New York. Visitors can take a one mile, car-free bike ride, picnic, tour the National Historic District, attend an afternoon folk music concert, among other outdoor activities.

The Philharmonic's performance is the most recent addition to Governors Island's open season schedule, which includes numerous exhibits and programs, many by arts organizations.

A full schedule of Governors Island summer events, as well as a specific ferry schedule for July 5, will be released later this spring.
This year, Governors Island will be open for more hours, days, and months than ever before. The Island will be open to the public every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from May 31 to October 5. On Fridays, the Island will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, hours are extended, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on days without special evening concerts. For more information, visit www.govisland.com.