More Info for Joshua Bell Leads the New Jersey Symphony
Dec 3, 2023 
2023-24 Season

Joshua Bell Leads the New Jersey Symphony

New Jersey Symphony Classical

Joshua Bell conductor and violin 
New Jersey Symphony

Performed in Newark and Morristown
More Info for A Gospel Holiday
Dec 9, 2023 
2023-24 Season

A Gospel Holiday

New Jersey Symphony Family Concert

New Jersey Symphony Gospel Chorus | Gwen Moten, director
Dorthaan Kirk emcee
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

Spotlighting celebrated artists from Newark and beyond, the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players laud the power of the first instrument—the human voice—with a gospel music-inspired holiday extravaganza. Come ready to sing, dance and clap along!

Performed in Newark
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 (Save up to 50% on the Jan 18 concert or on the order fee for the Jan 20 & 21 concerts through the Thanksgiving Sale)
More Info for 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration VIP Event
Feb 3, 2024 
2023-24 Season

2024 Lunar New Year Celebration VIP Event

Cultural Exchange Festival, Concert and After-Party

Join us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon at the New Jersey Symphony’s Lunar New Year Celebration VIP Event. The celebration continues our tradition, started by Music Director Xian Zhang, of blending music from East and West in a celebration of cultural collaboration. Net proceeds from this event will raise critical funds that support the artistic vision of Music Director Xian Zhang. You won’t want to miss it!

Presented in Newark
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 Batman in Concert
Mar 2, 2024 
2023-24 Season

Batman in Concert

New Jersey Symphony at the Movies

New Jersey Symphony

We’re sending out a Bat Signal… you’re invited to Batman in Concert. Watch Tim Burton’s 1989 film (PG-13) on the big screen as the New Jersey Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s iconic score, live.

Performed in Newark