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More Info for New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony
Dec 15 - 27, 2023 
2023-24 Season

New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony

52nd Anniversary - Presented by New Jersey Ballet

Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Ballet
New Jersey Symphony

The 52nd annual rendition of a seasonal favorite that enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike, including splendid dancing, live orchestra, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic.

Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker
Based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman

Performed in Morristown
More Info for Handel’s Messiah
Dec 15 - 17, 2023 
2023-24 Season

Handel’s Messiah

New Jersey Symphony Holiday Tradition

Nicholas McGegan conductor 
Sherezade Panthaki soprano
Key’mon W. Murrah countertenor
Thomas Cooley tenor
Tyler Duncan baritone
Montclair State University Singers | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony

Join us as the Symphony performs this great holiday tradition! Nicholas McGegan will conduct Handel’s incomparable classic Messiah. Joining McGegan and the musicians will be the talented singers of Montclair State University, who will delight audiences as they sing the glorious “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Performed in Princeton and Newark
More Info for Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich
Jan 12 - 14, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich

New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Augustin Hadelich violin
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Princeton, Red Bank and Newark
More Info for The American Dream
Jan 18 - 21, 2024 
2023-24 Season

The American Dream

Including Music from Bernstein’s West Side Story and On the Town! | New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Rob Kapilow conductor (Jan 20 & 21 only)
JCC Young People’s Chorus @ Thurnauer | Emma Brondolo, artistic director (Jan 20 & 21 only)
Young People’s Chorus of New York City® | Francisco J. Núñez, artistic director and founder (Jan 20 & 21 only)
Ember Choral Arts | Deborah Simpkin King, artistic director (Jan 20 & 21 only)
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Newark and Morristown
More Info for 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb 3, 2024 
2023-24 Season

2024 Lunar New Year Celebration

Celebration of the Year of the Dragon

Yue Bao conductor
Tony Siqi Yun piano
Peking University Alumni Chorus
Edison Chinese School Lion Dance Team
New Jersey Symphony

The Symphony’s 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration continues our tradition, first developed by Music Director Xian Zhang, of blending music from East and West in a celebration of cultural collaboration. This year under the baton of conductor Yue Bao, the Symphony will perform selections from Huang Ruo’s Folk Songs for Orchestra and Zhou Tian’s Gift, plus tried-and-true favorites like Spring Festival Overture. Rising star Tony Siqi Yun joins at the piano to perform selections from the Yellow River Concerto and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. You won’t want to miss this celebration to ring in the Year of the Dragon!

Performed in Newark
More Info for Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Feb 15 - 18, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

New Jersey Symphony Special Concert - Symphony Celebration

Lucas Waldin conductor
Capathia Jenkins vocalist
Ryan Shaw vocalist
New Jersey Symphony

A tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award-nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace” and many others.

Performed in Morristown, Red Bank, Newark and New Brunswick
More Info for Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
Feb 22 - 25, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Robert Ingliss oboe
Eric Wyrick violin
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Newark, Red Bank and New Brunswick
More Info for Xian Conducts Carmina Burana
Mar 1 - 3, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Xian Conducts Carmina Burana

New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Andrew Adelson oboe d’amore
Jana McIntyre soprano
Barry Banks tenor 
Hugh Russell baritone
Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Newark
More Info for Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony
Mar 14 - 17, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony

New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Tom Borrow piano
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Newark, Princeton and Morristown
More Info for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Apr 4 - 7, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

New Jersey Symphony at the Movies

Nicholas Hersh conductor
New Jersey Symphony

In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Luke Skywalker joins R2-D2, C-3PO and Princess Leia to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and launch a desperate attack upon the entire Imperial Fleet. 

Performed in Morristown, Red Bank, New Brunswick and Newark
More Info for Jeremy Denk, Anna Clyne, Beethoven’s “Eroica”
May 16 - 19, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Jeremy Denk, Anna Clyne, Beethoven’s “Eroica”

New Jersey Symphony Classical

Markus Stenz conductor 
Jeremy Denk piano
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Morristown, Princeton and Newark
More Info for Discover Beethoven’s Eroica
May 18, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Discover
Beethoven’s Eroica

New Jersey Symphony Family Concert: A Music Discovery Zone

Markus Stenz conductor
New Jersey Symphony

Discover what makes a live orchestra concert so special. We’ll take a deep dive into Beethoven’s “Eroica”–his breakout Third Symphony that broke all the rules and forged a new future for the symphonic form. Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert will feature inside tips, listening cues and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing!

Performed in Newark
More Info for Epic Scores of John Williams and More!
May 30 - June 2, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Epic Scores of John Williams and More!

New Jersey Symphony Special Concert - Symphony Celebration

Xian Zhang conductor
Jessica Rivero Altarriba conductor
Min Kwon piano
New Jersey Symphony

Celebrate epic film scores with your New Jersey Symphony, from unforgettable themes composed by John Williams, to the golden age of cinema, to famous classical music moments in movies. Enjoy familiar favorites from Harry Potter and Star Wars alongside monumental musical moments from Apocalypse Now and Cast Away, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this love letter to film music!

Performed in Newark, Red Bank and New Brunswick
More Info for Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin
June 6 - 9, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin

Season Finale! New Jersey Symphony Classical

Xian Zhang conductor
Daniil Trifonov piano
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in New Brunswick, Princeton, Red Bank and Newark