Leap into spring and enjoy these performances!
Brahms Violin Concerto with Vadim Gluzman
Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 pm | State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Saturday, March 22, at 8 pm | Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
Sunday, March 23, at 3 pm | New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
When a dear friend brings you a present... that’s the feeling of violinist Vadim Gluzman, who’s given New Jersey Symphony audiences one memorable performance after another, returning to solo in Brahms’ prized Violin Concerto. Here also is a new friend, the sensational Colombian-American conductor Lina González-Granados famed for her "ability to sculpt rich, heartfelt orchestral sound" (Chicago Sun-Times). The era-defining spirit of Romantic composer Robert Schumann weaves beautifully through this program.
Lina González-Granados conductor
Vadim Gluzman violin
New Jersey Symphony
Robert Schumann Overture, Scherzo and Finale
Gabriela Ortiz Clara
Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto
Classical Conversation
Thursday, March 20, at 6:30 pm at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick and Saturday, March 22, at 7 pm at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
Enjoy a lively Classical Conversation before the performance. Learn more about the music from New Jersey Symphony musicians, guest artists, and other engaging insiders.
Instrument Discovery Zone
Sunday, March 23, at 1:45 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
New Jersey Symphony musicians will showcase an Instrument Discovery Zone in NJPAC’s lobby for patrons to explore making music with string instruments as well as wind instruments. Come try out an instrument for yourself before the performance!
Special concert-opening performance
Sunday, March 23, at 3 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
The March 23 concert opens with a special performance by students from the El Sistema New Jersey Alliance, featuring the Paterson Music Project, Trenton Music Makers, and United Children’s Music Project.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with Xian Zhang
Thursday, April 3, at 1:30 pm | New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
Friday, April 4, at 8 pm | New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
Saturday, April 5, at 8 pm | New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
Sunday, April 6, at 3 pm | State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Beethoven’s Ninth—with its cries for brotherhood and joy—came from a war-torn time 200 years ago, and this inspiring symphony has never been more relevant than today. This exciting program also introduces you to an astonishing new talent, saxophonist Steven Banks, as he lifts the Black experience from Africa to now in Billy Childs’ saxophone concerto, Diaspora.
Xian Zhang conductor
Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
Steven Banks saxophone
Felicia Moore soprano
Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano
Issachah Savage tenor
Reginald Smith Jr. baritone
Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
Billy Childs Diaspora
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9, "Choral"
Classical Conversation
Thursday, April 3, at 12:30 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
Enjoy a lively Classical Conversation before the performance. Learn more about the music from New Jersey Symphony musicians, guest artists, and other engaging insiders.
Next Gen happy hour
Saturday, April 5, at 6 pm at Newark Local Beer in Newark
Join your fellow Next Gen members for a fun happy hour before the performance at Newark Local Beer, including free appetizers and a meet-and-greet with New Jersey Symphony musicians.
Concert Prelude
Sunday, April 6, at 2 pm at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Hear the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s extraordinary Anne Lieberson Ensemble in a special pre-concert performance.
Program update: Gregory D. McDaniel, the New Jersey Symphony’s Colton Conducting Fellow, will conduct Tchaikovsky’s Polonaise from Eugene Onegin. Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct Billy Childs’ Diaspora and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, "Choral."
Gregory D. McDaniel is the 2024–25 Colton Conducting Fellow, made possible by the generous support of Judy and Stewart Colton.
The appearance of vocalists Felicia Moore, Kelley O’Connor, Issachah Savage, and Reginald Smith Jr. is generously supported by Lisa and Matthew Winkler.
The appearance of the Montclair State University Chorale is supported in part by Mr. and Mrs. James Houghton.
These concerts will be dedicated to the life and legacy of Dr. Victor Parsonnet.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert
Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 pm | Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 pm | Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown
Saturday, April 12, at 8 pm | New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
Sunday, April 13, at 3 pm | State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has vanished, and a new threat has risen: The First Order, led by the mysterious Supreme Leader Snoke and his enforcer, Kylo Ren. General Leia Organa’s military force, the Resistance—and unlikely heroes brought together by fate—are the galaxy’s only hope. Experience the complete film with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ thrilling score live.
Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Symphony
The presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, LucasFilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music. © 2015 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © DISNEY RATED PG-13.
The April 13 performance is presented in collaboration with State Theatre New Jersey.
Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Sunday, April 27, at 2 pm and 7 pm | George Washington Carver Elementary School in Newark
The New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra will showcase 300 talented young musicians across two performances as part of their annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 27, in Newark. Experience vibrant performances and celebrate the achievements of the 2024–25 season, including a special tribute to the graduating seniors.
2 pm performance featuring:
Repertory Orchestra | Sue On, conductor
Training Ensemble (Allegro & Maestro strings) | Terrence Thornhill, conductor
Preparatory Strings | Gavin Davies, leader
7 pm performance featuring:
Academy Orchestra | Diego García,
conductor
Wind Ensemble | Jonathan Villegas,
conductor
String Ensemble | Naomi Youngstein,
leader
Please contact education@njsymphony.org for any event-related
questions.
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