Upcoming Performances
- Thu, Mar 12 1:30 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark Compose Your Own Series Buy Tickets Relaxed performance! Details below.
- Fri, Mar 13 7:30 pm Richardson Auditorium in Princeton Compose Your Own Series Buy Tickets
- Sat, Mar 14 7:30 pm Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank Compose Your Own Series Buy Tickets
- Sun, Mar 15 2:00 pm State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick Compose Your Own Series Buy Tickets
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Concert Information
Program Update
Conductor Ruth Reinhardt is happily expecting her first child and has withdrawn from her upcoming performances with the New Jersey Symphony. On the advice of her doctors, she is unable to travel for these concerts. In her place will be conductor Markus Stenz. Opening the program will be Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1 in E Minor in place of Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances. Due to visa processing delays, Eva Gevorgyan is unfortunately unable to travel to the United States for the March 12–15 performances. We welcome Albert Cano Smit to play in her stead, who will continue to play Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
Estimated concert duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Markus Stenz conductor
Albert Cano Smit piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Louise Farrenc Overture No. 1 in E Minor
Filled with drama and excitement, this energetic and lyrical work captivates with its bold spirit and irresistible charm.
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Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2
There are moments here that make time, and your breath, stand still. If ever you need evidence of the human spirit’s capacity for beauty, look to this remarkable creation of 20-year-old Chopin.
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Béla Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Every section of the orchestra gets the spotlight to dazzling effect, and the Concerto’s last moments are some of the most thrilling in all classical music.
Relaxed Performance
Thursday, March 12 at NJPAC in Newark
The Thursday matinee will be a Relaxed Performance, designed to accommodate the differing needs of our patrons of all abilities, including individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, or cognitive and physical differences. This concert supports the New Jersey Symphony’s mission to make orchestral music accessible to all by removing barriers often found in traditional concert settings. Audience members are encouraged to enter and exit the concert hall as needed throughout the performance and bring comfort items like sensory tools or stuffed animals that will aid in enhancing your musical experience! Accommodations such as large-print programs, sensory guides, a relaxation room, and more are also available.
Please note: If you are someone who prefers silence when you are enjoying a concert, this performance may not be the best fit for you. There may be movement, vocalizations, and other sounds throughout the hall. The shared expectation for all attendees is to help foster a warm, non-judgmental, and accepting atmosphere for everyone.
Instrument Discovery Zone
Thursday, March 12 at 12:30 pm at NJPAC in Newark
New Jersey Symphony musicians will showcase an Instrument Discovery Zone in NJPAC’s lobby for patrons to explore making music with various instruments. Come try out an instrument for yourself before the performance!
Classical Conversation
Thursday, March 12, at 12:30 pm at NJPAC in Newark
Saturday, March 14, at 6:30 pm at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
Sunday, March 15, at 1 pm at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Enjoy a lively Classical Conversation before the performance. Learn more about the music from New Jersey Symphony musicians, guest artists and other engaging insiders. Free for all ticketholders!
Groups of 10 or more save on tickets!
Groups of 10 or more save 20% on individual ticket prices for most concerts! Bring members of your special event, clients, students, clubs and senior community residents—what constitutes a group is up to you!

NJ.com + JerseysBest.com: Proud 2025–26 season partner and media sponsor of the New Jersey Symphony.
Albert Cano Smit’s appearance is dedicated to the memory of Stanlee and Florence Kissel.

The March 12 Relaxed Performance is promoted in partnership with Alzheimer’s New Jersey and the New Jersey Association for Music Therapy.
Programs, artists, and prices are subject to change.