Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with Xian Zhang
New Jersey Symphony Classical
- Thu, Apr 3 1:30 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
- Fri, Apr 4 8:00 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
- Sat, Apr 5 8:00 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
- Sun, Apr 6 3:00 pm State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Concert Information
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Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
A lavish ball scene, the dashing hero and heroine twirling in splendor—a fun, festive dance lifted from Tchaikovsky’s opera.
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Billy Childs Diaspora
Inspired by Maya Angelou and other poets, Childs’ new concerto was written for the amazing Steven Banks, who says the music “follows the trajectory of the Black experience from Africa before slave trade to now, going forward in hope.”
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Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9, “Choral”
The sheer volcanic power of Beethoven’s music makes the Ninth’s message soar. “Brotherhood! Joy!”—our world needs these clarion calls now more than ever.
Classical Conversation
Thursday, April 3, at 12:30 pm at NJPAC in Newark
Enjoy a lively Classical Conversation before the performance. Learn more about the music from New Jersey Symphony musicians, guest artists and other engaging insiders.
Next Gen Happy Hour
Saturday, April 5, at 6 pm at Newark Local Beer in Newark
Join your fellow Next Gen members for a fun happy hour before the performance at Newark Local Beer, including free appetizers and a meet-and-greet with New Jersey Symphony musicians.
You can learn more about the New Jersey Symphony Next Gen program at njsymphony.org/nextgen.
Concert Prelude
Sunday, April 6, at 2 pm at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick
Hear the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s extraordinary Anne Lieberson Ensemble in a special pre-concert performance.
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 2024–25 season partner and media sponsor of New Jersey Symphony.
Gregory D. McDaniel is the 2024–25 Colton Conducting Fellow, made possible by the generous support of Judy and Stewart Colton.
The appearance of vocalists Felicia Moore, Kelley O’Connor, Issachah Savage and Reginald Smith Jr. is generously supported by Lisa and Matthew Winkler.
The appearance of Montclair State University Chorale is supported in part by Mr. and Mrs. James Houghton.
These concerts will be dedicated to the life and legacy of Dr. Victor Parsonnet.
Programs, artists and prices are subject to change.