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Oct 28, 2016

Superconductor praises Zhang’s ‘pure music-making’

Xian Zhang “[made] sure the audience at her first subscription concert went home happy, and looking forward to more.”

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Oct 28, 2016

Star-Ledger: ‘Zhang dazzles’ in this weekend’s program

“Zhang clearly has the attention of her orchestra — and after the three other performances around the state this weekend, she will also have…

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Oct 27, 2016

Listen: WQXR interviews Xian Zhang at rehearsal

Listen to WQXR’s interview with Xian Zhang and hear the NJSO rehearse for this week’s concerts.

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Oct 26, 2016

New York Times chats with Zhang about ‘defining her own sound’

The New York Times’ Michael Cooper speaks with “dynamic podium presence” Xian Zhang.

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Oct 26, 2016

U.S. 1 interviews Music Director Xian Zhang about NJ arrival

On the eve of Xian Zhang’s debut concerts, U. S. 1 shares an extensive interview with the new NJSO Music Director.

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Oct 26, 2016

#ArtoberNJ: Follow NJSO takeover of DJA social media

The NJSO takes over Discover Jersey Arts’ social media accounts today as part of #ArtoberNJ—DJA Month.

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Oct 26, 2016

Times of Trenton previews Zhang’s Music Director debut

The Times of Trenton chats with Xian Zhang about her debut as NJSO Music Director in performances starting tomorrow.

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Oct 25, 2016

Finding Hidin’ Haydn: Website Scavenger Hunt!

Hidin’ Haydn has been known to appear in mysterious places around the NJSO offices, and lately he is making himself at home on our website. Find…

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Oct 24, 2016

Watch NJSO musicians welcome Music Director Xian Zhang

The Orchestra has a special message for Xian Zhang as she conducts her first concerts as Music Director this week!

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Oct 24, 2016

Star-Ledger interviews Zhang ahead of music director debut

The Star-Ledger interviews Xian Zhang about her arrival as NJSO Music Director in concerts that begin this Thursday.

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Oct 21, 2016

Listen: WWFM interviews Music Director Xian Zhang

Listen to WWFM’s interview with Xian Zhang ahead of her Music Director debut concerts that start Oct 27!

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Oct 20, 2016

#TBT: ‘Xian Zhang burst onto the stage like a firecracker’

New Music Director Xian Zhang has inspired NJSO audiences, critics and musicians alike since her 2010 debut with the Orchestra.

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