Opera on the Prado
Opera on the Prado returns for another fall season this year!
Artistically directed and curated by Hannah Shanefield, these two days of free opera performances in the Paul Revere Mall (The Prado, North End) are free and open to the public. There will be seating provided, while limited and first come, first serve.
*In the event of rain in the forecast, we will move the concert to our 50 Tileston Street location in the North End.
Be captivated by the beautiful sounds of opera as NEMPAC takes the performance to new heights. Formerly known as “Opera from the Balcony”, NEMPAC’s pop-up Opera on the Prado will feature Boston-Based Emerging Artists often from the NEMPAC Opera Project in Boston’s most historic and beautiful park in the North End. Located on the freedom trail, next to the Paul Revere Statue and just behind Old North Church, passersby, neighbors, and friends can catch singers performing on Saturday, October 10th and Saturday, October 17th.
What: Opera on the Prado with soprano Naré Kim, baritone Dylan Evans & pianist Jacob LyteHaven on October 18th and soprano Larisa Bainton Hernandez, tenor Michael González & pianist Julian Gau on October 19th.
Where: The Prado, Paul Revere Mall, Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113
When: Saturday, October 10th and Saturday, October 17th from 1PM to 3PM.
Who: Boston-based emerging opera singers and NEMPAC opera project artists.
*In the event of rain in the forecast, we will move the concert to our 50 Tileston Street location in the North End.
HISTORY OF OPERA ON THE PRADO / OPERA FROM THE BALCONY
Founded during the pandemic – the Summer Opera Season at NEMPAC started with Opera from the Balcony at Tresca Restaurant. This a one-of-a-kind experience combined exquisite operatic music with breathtaking panoramas, creating an enchanting evening you could not forget.
