St. John’s University Summer Concert: Richmond County Orchestra

The Richmond County Orchestra makes its Queens debut on St. John’s University’s Great Lawn under conductor Alan Aurelia. This free outdoor concert features a program blending classical symphonic works with American standards, including Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite and Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for this family-friendly evening of orchestral music under the stars, part of the university’s expanded summer programming.