Relaxed Performances
Enjoy classical music in a comfortable environment at these upcoming Relaxed Performances!
These performances, which are all Thursday matinees and Discover concerts at NJPAC, are designed to accommodate the differing needs of our patrons of all abilities and provide additional support for patrons with physical and cognitive disabilities, while delivering an enjoyable experience for all.
More information on Relaxed Performances can be found by clicking here.
Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian”
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Joshua Bell conductor & violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Ludwig van Beethoven Egmont Overture
A master storyteller, Beethoven instantly captures the mood of Goethe’s play about resisting oppression in this taut and thrilling overture.
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Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3
One of Saint-Saëns’ most treasured concertos, this is where superstar Joshua Bell stands and lets his Stradivarius violin shine in dramatic melodies and virtuosic displays.
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Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
“The jolliest piece I’ve ever done,” wrote an ecstatic young Mendelssohn to his parents back in Berlin, after arriving in Italy and falling in love with its sunshine, sidewalk tunes, coast, and effervescent colors—all of which he poured into his Fourth Symphony.