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| BEST OF BEETHOVEN |
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ALISTAIR WILLIS conductor
BART FELLER flute
JUDY KANG violin
ROBERT WAGNER bassoon
DI WU piano |
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| Embark on a musical journey through the best of Beethoven with excerpts of his most famous works, and discover the story of Beethoven the man—a story of personal triumph over tragedy that truly inspires. Celebrate the victorious battle of hero against misfortune in his “Eroica” Symphony and “Egmont” Overture. Enjoy his more tender side in the Second Piano Concerto, and be inspired by his optimism in the Seventh Symphony and Violin Concerto. Rejoice with Beethoven as he tramples fate and turbulence with enthusiasm and joy in his famous Fifth Symphony. Come hear this music and discover why this revolutionary composer stands in a category all his own. |
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| BEST OF VIENNA |
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| EDWIN OUTWATER conductor |
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| Ring in the New Year with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and the best of Vienna! A longstanding tradition, the New Year’s concert in Vienna is an unrivaled musical celebration. Now you can enjoy the same joyful tradition without leaving New Jersey! With rousing Strauss waltzes, polkas and more, you’ll taste the elegance of the Viennese royal court and welcome the New Year in grand Austrian style. |
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| BEST OF SHAKESPEAREAN ROMANCE |
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| THOMAS WILKINS conductor |
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| Friends, Romans, New Jerseyans—lend us your ears for a romantic musical tour through the best of Shakespearean Romance. The Bard has captured the hearts and minds of audiences for centuries and inspired composers like Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Mendelssohn to give life to his immortal words in their own unique musical voices. With Valentine’s Day in the air, this concert will captivate you with the music of classic love tales, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet. As Shakespeare himself exclaimed, “If music be the food of love, play on!” |
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| BEST OF NATURE |
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EMIL DE COU conductor
JONATHAN SPITZ cello
BETTY ZHOU violin |
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| Celebrate the brilliance of the outdoors with the best of music made to depict nature. Highlights from Tchaikovksy’s Seasons will remind you of the vivid colors of fall, the cool crispness of winter and the rebirth of the natural world as springtime blooms. From the sounds of the bucolic countryside in Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony to the swirling currents of Smetana’s The Moldau, this concert takes you away to commune with nature without the hassle of tents and hiking boots. In a world of cell phones, traffic and clutter, you will be calmed by ascending larks sounding their calls and silent woods whispering their stories of growth and renewal. |
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