The gala concert will boast the talents of Frederica von Stade, Susan Graham, Judy Kaye, Anna Christy, Darius de Haas, Karen Holvik and Bruce Adler. Show time is 7 PM. The concert will be followed by dinner and additional performances at the Rainbow Room beginning at 9 PM.
New York Festival of Song was founded in 1988 by its co-artistic directors, Steven Blier and Michael Barrett. The company is dedicated to "creating intimate song concerts of great beauty, humor and originality, combining music, poetry, and history to entertain, educate and create community among audiences and performers. . . .NYFOS particularly celebrates American song literature and culture, and specializes in premiering and commissioning new American works."
Zankel Hall is located on Seventh Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets. Tickets for the gala, which begin at $750, are available by calling (646) 230-8380.