The Brooklyn Philharmonic, Irish Singer/Songwriter Jack Lukeman, And A Classic String Trio Slated To Perform 6/13

The Brooklyn Philharmonic, Irish singer/songwirter Jack Lukeman, and an amazing classical string trio of young NYC siblings, are slated to perform on the Pier 17 stage at The Seaport as part of a free sunset concert the includes the summer's only major pyrotechnics show visible from both lower Manhattan and Brooklyn!

FireworksScheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, the concert and fireworks wrap up the annual Children's Day at South Street Seaport (daytime activities noon - 5 p.m.).

Noted American conductor Alexander Platt will lead the Brooklyn Philharmonic in performances of Aaron Copland's Music for the Theatre, and Mozart's Symphony No. 35 in D, "Haffner Symphony," the latter as the synchronized accompaniment to the two-barge spectacular Target Fireworks show -- a 20-minute extravaganza that rivals any major display in the city.

In addition, the evening concert features Jack Lukeman performing his arrangements of the songs of Randy Newman in collaboration with the Brooklyn Philharmonic.  Well recognized in the UK and his native Ireland for his stunning vocals, Lukeman has been described as a blend of Tom Waits, Jacques Brel, Scott Walker and Nick Cave.

The free outdoor concert opens with a performance by JoSunJari, a string trio of young classical musicians, 8-, 11- and 17-year-old siblings, who hail from Harlem.

Brooklyn Philharmonic's performance caps a full day of family fun at the acclaimed Children's Day at The Seaport.  The concert marks the third year in a row that Brooklyn Philharmonic will perform with the synchronized Target Fireworks Spectacular in lower Manhattan.

The fireworks show - produced by Zambelli, one of the oldest family-run fireworks companies - rivals any major pyrotechnic celebration in New York City, and is the only major summer show that will be viewable from lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

All of the activities throughout Children's Day, including the concert and fireworks, are free to the public. 

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