{"id":2386,"date":"2026-01-30T09:31:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=2386"},"modified":"2026-02-23T00:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T22:11:25","slug":"new-york-city-opera-launches-young-patrons-program","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/event\/new-york-city-opera-launches-young-patrons-program\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City Opera Launches Young Patrons Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New York City Opera is delighted to announce the launch of Young Patrons of New York City Opera, a new community created to engage and inspire the next generation of opera and classical music supporters. To mark this special occasion, NYCO will host its inaugural Young Patrons Event on February 22, featuring a live concert and an elegant reception with light bites and drinks. This launch event brings together artists, leadership, and cultural enthusiasts for an evening celebrating connection, creativity, and the future of opera in New York. The Young Patrons program reflects NYCO\u2019s commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive cultural community and ensuring that great music continues to thrive for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>Join New York City Opera for a special evening celebrating the launch of Young Patrons of New York City Opera &#8211; a new community dedicated to shaping the future of classical music and opera for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted in a beautiful setting, this elegant reception brings together music lovers, young professionals, artists, and cultural leaders for a night of exceptional live performance, conversation, and celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The evening will feature a dynamic concert program including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad Boys of Opera<\/li>\n<li>Alisa Sadikova, world-renowned harpist<\/li>\n<li>Christina Reiko Cooper, virtuoso violinist<\/li>\n<li>Radu Ratoi, virtuoso accordionist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Guests will enjoy light bites and drinks throughout the evening, alongside inspiring performances that reflect New York City Opera\u2019s renewed vision: accessible, vibrant, and deeply connected to today\u2019s audiences.<\/p>\n<p>This launch marks an important moment in the rebirth and evolution of New York City Opera &#8211; building bridges between tradition and innovation, and welcoming young generations into the heart of cultural life in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a longtime supporter of the arts or discovering opera for the first time, this evening offers a rare opportunity to be \u201cinside the room\u201d &#8211; part of a growing movement that believes great music belongs to everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6:00 PM &#8211; Doors Open &amp; Reception<\/li>\n<li>7:00 PM &#8211; Remarks &amp; Celebration<\/li>\n<li>7:30\u20138:30 PM &#8211; Live Concert<\/li>\n<li>10:00 PM &#8211; Event Concludes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dress Code:<\/strong> Elegant attire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2387,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"event_listing_category":[392],"event_listing_type":[367],"class_list":["event_listing","type-event_listing","event_listing_category-performing-visual-arts","event_listing_type-concert-or-performance","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing\/2386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing_category?post=2386"},{"taxonomy":"event_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_listing_type?post=2386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}