Bernstein, Beethoven, and Butterflies: What's Happening in Classic Arts This Week
Briefly

New York's classic arts scene is vibrant this week with various events. The Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival begins August 22, showcasing Bernstein's Maestro and operas such as Aida and Fidelio. Little Island will host pianists Jeremy Denk and Conor Hanick performing four-hand piano recitals from August 21-28. The Hong Kong Ballet presents The Butterfly Lovers with Tim Yip's designs, running August 22-24. Additionally, the Semplice Players will perform at BargeMusic on August 24, featuring works by Rossini and Wieniawski. Classical music continues to thrive in New York this week.
The Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival will feature free screenings of various operas including Bernstein's Maestro and Verdi's Aida, starting August 22.
The Hong Kong Ballet presents The Butterfly Lovers at Lincoln Center from August 22-24, featuring sets by Tim Yip and a story of forbidden love.
Pianists Jeremy Denk and Conor Hanick will perform at Little Island from August 21-28, offering free recitals of four-hand piano works.
The Semplice Players will perform classical works at BargeMusic on August 24, including Rossini's String Sonata and Wieniawski's Violin Concerto.
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