Join us for this evening of
community and cultural exchange that is wonderful for families and
children, as we celebrate the Year of the Snake. Music Director Xian
Zhang, pianist Min Kwon, the Peking University Alumni Chorus, the Starry
Arts Children’s Chorus, and the Edison Chinese School Lion Dance Team all
return for this joyous concert–plus a special appearance by opera star
Michael Fabiano! Revel in Xian’s signature blend of East and West in this
celebratory performance, including favorites like Spring Festival Overture and “The
Red Dragonfly” alongside selections from Puccini’s most beloved operas.
Xian Zhang conductor
Min Kwon piano
Michael Fabiano tenor
Peking University Alumni Chorus
Starry Arts Children’s Chorus |
Rebecca Shen, director
Edison Chinese School Lion Dance Team
New Jersey Symphony
Li Huanzhi Spring Festival Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Selections
from Piano Concerto No. 23
Traditional / arr. Patricio Molina Arirang
Traditional “Yuan Ri”
Traditional / arr. Nicholas Hersh
“The Red Dragonfly”
Giacomo Puccini “E Lucevan le stelle”
from Tosca
Giacomo Puccini Selections from Turandot
Cultural Exchange Festival
Saturday, January 25 – Gates open at 6 pm
Come early to experience the pre-concert Cultural Exchange Festival in
the Prudential Hall Lobby, which this year features artisans and
performers from Prince Kung’s Palace Museum
in Beijing.
Lunar New Year Celebration VIP Event
Saturday, January 25, at 5:30 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with your New Jersey Symphony at the
Lunar New Year Celebration VIP Event. The event continues a tradition,
started by Music Director Xian Zhang, that celebrates community and
cultural exchange. Guests will enjoy early access to the Cultural
Exchange Festival, a VIP reception and Celebration Concert featuring
Zhang, guest performers and the New Jersey Symphony.
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