Concert Information
XIAN ZHANG conductor
PEDJA MUZIJEVIC piano
ERIC WYRICK violin
JONATHAN SPITZ cello
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
A captivating program of intriguing textures, from chamber music to full symphony! Beethoven’s Triple Concerto showcases the talents of NJSO Concertmaster Eric Wyrick, Principal Cello Jonathan Spitz and pianist Pedja Muzijevic.
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HAYDN Adagio from Piano Trio No. 40
In private, the composer and his musically inclined mistress played this tender piece together. Haydn included it in his Symphony No. 102 as a secret message of devotion.
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BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto
A most distinctive concerto: piano trio and orchestra. Intimate interplay, grand statements.
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HAYDN Symphony No. 102
One of his noblest creations. Filled with vitality, tenderness and wit.
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STRAUSS Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
Vibrant waltzes interspersed with the music of a lover’s ardor make Der Rosenkavalier a listener’s dream and a splendid showcase for the gifts of Xian Zhang.
