ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK SERENADES HUNDREDS OF BRONX FANS UNDER THE SUMMER STARS IN MORRIS PARK

  Music Legend makes history performing at Loreto Park

State Senator Jeff Klein hosted Music Icon Engelbert Humperdinck for a lively summer concert in front of an enthusiastic crowd of more than a thousand fans Thursday night. Bronx residents of all ages enjoyed the spectacular evening free of charge at Loreto Park.  Humperdinck performed as part of Senator Klein’s 2014 Summertime Symphonies Series, an annual event that provides free concerts throughout the month of August to Bronx residents.
   State Senator Diane Savino and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. welcomed the crowd on Senator Klein’s behalf, as he was in transit on the way back from Israel as part of the New York Unity Delegation. “State Senator Jeff Klein brought romance back to the Bronx tonight with Humperdinck. His Summer Symphonies series, a tradition in his district,  continues to bring fun, cultural evenings for Bronx residents,” said Senator Diane Savino.who also told the audience that she was Senator Klein's girlfriend.
  Humperdinck’s concert included all-time favorites Release Me, Spanish Eyes, After the Lovin’ and Last Waltz.  During the encore of his performance Thursday night, the singer tossed red towels to a crowd of cheering ladies, wrapped himself in a red robe and exited the stage to a roaring audience.
Also on the stage before the concert were Morris Park Assemblymen Mark Gjonaj and Mike Benedetto, Klein's September primary opponent Oliver Koippell, and Republican November general election opponent Aleksander Mici were also in attendance to try to get some votes.

Left - Koppell stood by the entrance of Loreto Park to greet voters.

Right - Republican candidate Aleksander Mici.

 Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj chats with candidate Oliver Koppell, as he welcomes Koppell to the other side of the 34th State Senate district. Assemblyman Gjonaj is holding his favorite newspaper the Bronx News. 

 No, its not Engelbert Humperdinck singing, but Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. welcoming the almost 1,000 people who came out to see the conceret. On stage with BP Diaz is State Senator Diane Savino, Assemblymen Mark Gjonaj and Mike Benedetto.

As the sun went down the lighting was set so that photos could not be taken. BP Diaz, Senator Savino, and Assemblyman Gjonaj toss out soccer balls to the audience before the concert.