Sun, Sep 5 at 3 pm $12; Members $8; Seniors & Kids $10 Get two tickets per film for an entire year for just $100 with a Thalia Film Pass! (Limit of one screening per film.)

Part of the Jacques Tati Festival in Hi-Def

In Jacques Tati’s “Trafic”, the bumbling Monsieur Hulot, outfitted as always with tan raincoat, beaten brown hat, and umbrella, takes to Paris’s highways and byways. For this, his final outing, Hulot is employed as an auto company’s director of design, and accompanies his new vehicle (a camper tricked out with absurd gadgetry) to an auto show in Amsterdam. Naturally, the road is paved with modern-age mishaps. This late-career delight is a masterful demonstration of the comic genius’s expert timing and sidesplitting visual gags, and a bemused last look at technology run amok.

Sun, Sep 5 at 5:30 pm $12; Members $8; Seniors & Kids $10 Get two tickets per film for an entire year for just $100 with a Thalia Film Pass! (Limit of one screening per film.)

A busman’s holiday for Alfred Hitchcock, this 1955 American black comedy concerns a pesky corpse that becomes a problem for a quiet, Vermont neighborhood. Shirley MacLaine makes her film debut as one of several characters who keep burying the body and finding it unburied again.

Sun, Sep 5 at 8 pm $12; Members $8; Seniors & Kids $10 Get two tickets per film for an entire year for just $100 with a Thalia Film Pass! (Limit of one screening per film.)

“Vertigo” creates a dizzying web of mistaken identity, passion and murder after an acrophobic detective (James Stewart) rescues a mysterious blonde (Kim Novak) from the bay.

Fri, Sep 10 at 2 pm and 7 pm $27; Members $25; Five or more $24: Members Five or more $22

LIVE broadcast from the Royal Opera House in London at 2pm

Delayed broadcast at 7pm

Symphony Space's digital partner, Emerging Pictures, will broadcast operas and ballets LIVE from The Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden starting on September 10th, with the opening night performance of Mozart’s Così fan tutte. This contemporary and slyly comedic production by Jonathan Miller (first mounted in 1995) has become an audience favorite in London. The Opera in Cinema LIVE series will now make it a favorite around the world.

Sun, Sep 12 at 1 pm and 5:45 pm Sun, Sep 19 at 1 pm and 5:45 pm Sun, Sep 26 at 6:30 pm $12; Members $8; Seniors $10 Get two tickets per film for an entire year for just $100 with a Thalia Film Pass! (Limit of one screening per film.)

In his short career, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a phenomenon. He became notorious for his graffiti art under the moniker Samo in the late 1970s on the Lower East Side scene, sold his first painting to Deborah Harry for $200, and became best friends with Andy Warhol. Appreciated by both the art cognoscenti and the public, Basquiat was launched into international stardom. However, soon his cult status began to override the art that had made him famous in the first place.

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Sun, Sep 12 at 3 pm and 8:45 pm Sun, Sep 19 at 3 pm and 8:45 pm Sun, Sep 26 at 4 pm and 8:45 pm $12; Members $8; Seniors $10 Get two tickets per film for an entire year for just $100 with a Thalia Film Pass! (Limit of one screening per film.)

Author Stieg Larsson, who died suddenly in 2004, left behind three unpublished novels, known as the ”Millennium” trilogy, which have become a global sensation, elevating Larsson to the world’s second best-selling author last year (behind “The Kite Runner”’s Khaled Hosseini). “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” is one of the decade’s major literary success stories, selling over 8,000,000 copies worldwide and the film adaptation is the highest grossing Swedish film in history and 2009’s highest-grossing European production. This is the second installment of the trilogy.

Sun, Sep 19 at 3 pm Sun, Sep 26 at 7 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

Aida is filled with political intrigue, love, betrayal, passion, and vengeance, and has captivated audiences for generations. This  stunningly visual version is set in the twenty-first century, at the base of a deconstructed Statue of Liberty at the lakeside Bregenz festival in Austria.

Sun, Sep 19 at 7 pm Sun, Oct 10 at 3 pm $22; Members $20; 5 or More $19; Members 5 or More $17

Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio, performed at the Gran Teatro del Liceu, Barcelona, 2010

Mozart premiered “The Abduction from the Seraglio” in 1782, while a craze for all things Turkish, especially Turkish-style music, swept Western Europe. (Following “Abduction,” Mozart composed Piano Sonata no. 11 in A major, featuring the famous “rondo alla Turca.”) The characterizations of Turkish characters in the libretto (written by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner and adapted by Gottlieb Stephanie) seem like insensitive caricatures to modern eyes. The cruel and boorish actions of the jailer Osmin are reflected in the “Turkish” percussion, which plays just when his behavior is the most repulsive. On the other hand, the European heroes of the opera are accompanied by music of classic Mozartean elegance. In many productions today, the entire Turkey vs. Western Europe premise is scrapped in favor of focusing on the true strengths of the opera (which transcend 18th century prejudices): beautiful melodies, inventive musical forms, fully developed characters, and a comedic plot, which is easily divorced from time and place.

Sun, Sep 26 at 3 pm Sun, Nov 14 at 3 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

Tosca

Tosca was called a “shabby little shocker” by one English critic, but that’s an understatement: Tosca is a fiercely effective masterpiece of music-drama. Puccini had been interested in the Sardou’s play La Tosca for some time, but by 1895 the rights belonged to another composer, Alberto Franchetti. However, the publisher Ricordi and librettist Luigi Illica had no trouble persuading Franchetti to surrender the rights, telling him the subject matter – rape, murder, warring political factions – were far too vulgar for the Roman public’s taste. Soon after, Puccini was busy at work with the complete libretto in hand. Puccini approached the opera with his usual meticulousness – travelling to Rome to hear the tones of the bells in Castel Sant’Angelo, marking the exact pitch of the bell at St. Peter’s. Puccini also made two important changes to the libretto. He rejected an aria sung by Cavaradossi under torture, instead replacing it with the quartet; he felt that the static nature of the aria would slow the drama. Likewise, Puccini rejected both a poetic aria and transcendental love duet for the couple before Cavaradossi’s execution. Ricordi found the “acting lesson” scene too perfunctory, but Puccini insisted that Tosca would not waste her time on flowery language – and of course, the drama proves that he was right.

Tue, Sep 28 at 7 pm Early Bird Subscribers by September 14: $$85 ($17 each) for 5 evenings; $75 ($15 each) for Members Subscriptions after September 14: $95 ($19 each) for 5 evenings; $$85 ($17 each) for Members. Single Tickets: $22; Members $20 (Thalia Film Passes cannot be used for this program)

Finally – a film series for movie-lovers has found its way north of Lincoln Center and west of Central Park!

Thu, Sep 30 at 8 pm $16; Day of Show $20

There is no greater sporting event in all of cycling than the Tour de France. Chasing Legends touches on the rich history, passion and true grit of The Tour as seen through the eyes of Team HTC Columbia along with commentary from Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen, Eddy Merckx, Lance Armstrong and some of the sport's most prolific heroes.

Tue, Oct 5 at 7 pm Early Bird Subscribers by September 14: $$85 ($17 each) for 5 evenings; $75 ($15 each) for Members Subscriptions after September 14: $95 ($19 each) for 5 evenings; $$85 ($17 each) for Members. Single Tickets: $22; Members $20 (Thalia Film Passes cannot be used for this program)

Finally – a film series for movie-lovers has found its way north of Lincoln Center and west of Central Park!

Sun, Oct 17 at 4 pm Sun, Dec 12 at 4 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

Götterdämmerung

Götterdämmerung (or “the Twilight of the Gods”) is the fourth and final opera in Wagner’s tetrology, Der Ring des Nibelungen. The Ring Cycle (as it is commonly called) is a monolithic landmark in music history. It is often said to be the embodiment of the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, or “complete art work,” a term Wagner adopted to describe a work of art that incorporates all areas of artistic expression: dance, drama, music, visual arts, etc. Certainly The Ring qualifies: the combined operas are 15 hours of continuous music, with words written by Wagner himself. The emotional and dramatic power of the music lies in one of Wagner’s greatest innovations, the leitmotif. The leitmotifs are musical themes with specific dramatic associations. For instance, every time someone is singing about Valhalla, the home of the gods, the Valhalla leitmotif plays, conjuring up the grandeur of their palace. The concept of leitmotifs has expanded far beyond the opera house. For example, film score composer John Williams wrote a leitmotif for Darth Vader that instantly conjures up his evil visage. Wagner uses leitmotifs to great effect by allowing the orchestra to comment on the action on stage, almost as another character in this epic drama; as a result, his music adored by both opera and orchestral music fans alike.

Fri, Oct 22 at 7:30 pm $38; day of show $43; member $32; under 30; $20

Join us in celebrating the genius of Leonard Bernstein in this monumental event featuring a Steve J. Sherman photography exhibition, a live music concert, and a sing-along screening of "West Side Story."

Tue, Oct 26 at 7 pm Early Bird Subscribers by September 14: $$85 ($17 each) for 5 evenings; $75 ($15 each) for Members Subscriptions after September 14: $95 ($19 each) for 5 evenings; $$85 ($17 each) for Members. Single Tickets: $22; Members $20 (Thalia Film Passes cannot be used for this program)

Finally – a film series for movie-lovers has found its way north of Lincoln Center and west of Central Park!

Sat, Oct 30 at 11 am and 1 pm Sun, Oct 31 at 11 am Adults $11; Kids $9; All Members $8 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

This Academy Award winning film follows Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, as they set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.

Sun, Oct 31 at 3 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

The Queen of Spades

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

The tragic destiny of the male protagonist - a compulsive gambler whose passion drives him to sacrifice his love, to commit murder and ultimately to die - is underscored by Tchaikovsky´s masterly musical treatment of the major phantasmagorical elements so widespread in Russian literature and art.

Sun, Oct 31 at 7 pm Sun, Nov 28 at 3 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

Das Rheingold
Performed at Teatro alla Scala, December 2009
Richard Wagner

Scene 1: At the bottom of the River Rhein, the three Rheinmaidens (Woglinde, Wellgunde, and Flosshilde) are playing near the Rheingold; suddenly Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf, appears and tries to woo them. The Rheinmaidens mock the ugly Alberich and anger him. As the sun rises, the maidens praise the golden glow atop a nearby rock; Alberich asks what it is. They tell him of the Rheingold, which they guard. It can be made into a magic ring which will let its bearer rule the world, but only by someone who first renounces love. Alberich, embittered by their mockery, curses love, seizes the gold and returns to the depths as the Rheinmaidens flee in despair.

Tue, Nov 9 at 7 pm Early Bird Subscribers by September 14: $$85 ($17 each) for 5 evenings; $75 ($15 each) for Members Subscriptions after September 14: $95 ($19 each) for 5 evenings; $$85 ($17 each) for Members. Single Tickets: $22; Members $20 (Thalia Film Passes cannot be used for this program)

Finally – a film series for movie-lovers has found its way north of Lincoln Center and west of Central Park!

Sun, Nov 14 at 7 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

Carmen
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
New co-production of Gran Teatre del Liceu / Teatro Massimo, Palermo / Teatro Regio, Torino
Georges Bizet

Carmen is the story of fatal attraction between Carmen, the hot-blooded gypsy, and Don José, the upstanding corporal in the Spanish army who’s already engaged to another woman. Don José begins to fall for Carmen as she sings the famous song of seduction, the Habañera. When he helps her avoid arrest, he is thrown in prison. Upon his release, he seeks her out; as a result, his life continues to unravel. Upon hearing his mother is dying, he heads home, vowing to Carmen that they will be together again soon. When he returns, he discovers Carmen in a rapturous affair with Escamillo, a dashing toreador. Don José, now bitter and angry, stabs her to death just as Escamillo wins the fight in the bullring. As the spectators leave the arena, Don José throws himself on her dead body and confesses his guilt.

Sat, Nov 20 at 11 am ADULTS $25, Members $21, Day of Show $27 KIDS $15, Members $13, Day of Show $17 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe! Click the blue subscription button to get started.

 A live band and catchy original story-songs accompany animated illustrations of Gustafer Yellowgold and his friends in this truly remarkable multimedia experience. Catch this only NY appearance and sneak preview to a new CD prior to an off Broadway run in the Spring.

Tue, Nov 23 at 7 pm Early Bird Subscribers by September 14: $$85 ($17 each) for 5 evenings; $75 ($15 each) for Members Subscriptions after September 14: $95 ($19 each) for 5 evenings; $$85 ($17 each) for Members. Single Tickets: $22; Members $20 (Thalia Film Passes cannot be used for this program)

Finally – a film series for movie-lovers has found its way north of Lincoln Center and west of Central Park!

Sat, Nov 27 at 11 am Sun, Nov 28 at 11 am Adults $11; Kids $9; All Members $8 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

A little pig goes a long way!

Sun, Nov 28 at 7 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

Cosi fan tutte

reprise screening from the Royal Opera House, London

The new Royal Opera Season begins with a great audience favourite – both in opera and in its production. This great comedy with an edge brings a classic score by Mozart to a witty story of deception and trust tested to its limit. Can two apparently faithful couples have their affections altered by some apparently harmless deception? Jonathan Miller’s ever-popular production updates the 18th-century to today – while fashions and technology may have changed since Mozart’s time, human behaviour remains as fickle and manipulative as ever. Royal Opera favourite Thomas Allen returns in a strong cast of singers under acclaimed German conductor Thomas Hengelbrock. The title may suggest that it is the way of women to behave this way – ’such is the way they are’ – but then it seems to be true of the men too. In this most sophisticated of operas with the most sublime of scores, no-one escapes unscathed. — Courtesy of Opus Arte

Tue, Dec 7 at 11 am and 6:30 pm $27; Members $25; Five or more $24: Members Five or more $22

Die Walküre

11am LIVE Satellite Broadcast
6:30pm Delayed Satellite Broadcast

Opening Night Live from Teatro alla Scala
Richard Wagner

The Ring Cycle (as it is commonly called) is a monolithic presence in music history. It is often said to be the embodiment of the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk, or “complete art work,” a term Wagner adopted to describe a work of art that incorporates all areas of artistic expression: dance, drama, music, visual arts, etc. Certainly The Ring qualifies: the combined operas are 15 hours of continuous music, with words written by Wagner himself.
The emotional and dramatic power of the music lies in one of Wagner’s greatest innovations, the leitmotif. The leitmotifs are musical themes with specific dramatic associations. For instance, every time someone is singing about Valhalla, the home of the gods, the Valhalla leitmotif plays, conjuring up the grandeur of their palace. The concept of leitmotifs has expanded far beyond the opera house. For example, film score composer John Williams wrote a leitmotif for Darth Vader that instantly conjures up his evil visage. Wagner uses leitmotifs to great effect by allowing the orchestra to comment on the action on stage, almost as another character in this epic drama; as a result, his music adored by both opera and orchestral music fans alike.
– Christiana Little

Sun, Dec 26 at 7 pm $22; Members $20; Five or more $19: Members Five or more $17

Roméo et Juliette
Performed at the Salzsburg Festival, Austria
Charles Gounod

Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette is one of the most famous and moving love stories in all of opera, despite the fact that everyone already knows how the story ends. Stage director Bartlett Sher (winner of a Tony Award for best director of a musical for his revival of South Pacific on Broadway) makes his European opera debut with this production of Roméo et Juliette at the Felsenreitschule. Tenor superstar Rolando Villazón sings opposite young Georgian soprano Nino Machaizde, one of the newest darlings of the opera world.

Sat, Jan 1 at 11 am and 1 pm Sun, Jan 2 at 11 am Adults $11; Kids $9; All Members $8 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started.

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