Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances
Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival
- Thu, Nov 19 1:30 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
- Sat, Nov 21 7:30 pm Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
- Sun, Nov 22 2:00 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
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Red Bank Series - Saturdays · Sat, Nov 21 at 7:30 PM
View SeriesNewark Series 3 - Thursdays · Thu, Nov 19 at 1:30 PM
View SeriesNewark Series 2 - Thursdays and Sundays · Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM
View SeriesNewark Series 6 - Sundays · Sun, Nov 22 at 2:00 PM
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Concert Information
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Claude Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
A languid flute solo opens a portal into another world, with Debussy’s shimmering orchestral colors as vivid as any Monet painting.
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George Duke Dark Wood: Bass Concerto for Christian McBride
Hear the Garden State’s own jazz master in a work tailor-made for his unique groove and virtuosity as he solos with the New Jersey Symphony for the first time.
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Christian McBride Fried Bacon
Christian McBride’s first work for symphony orchestra, Fried Bacon was originally written for and premiered by Chris Komer, New Jersey Symphony Principal Horn extraordinaire, in 2022. The world premiere brought the house down and we can’t wait to play it again.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
An elegiac melody, a Dies Irae quote, a saxophone solo, and the tolling of church bells are among the many extraordinary effects in Rachmaninoff’s final work, written in exile from a Russia to which he’d never return, and which would never be the same.
Relaxed Performance
Thursday, November 19 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.
Lobby Prelude
Thursday, November 19, at 12:30 pm at NJPAC in Newark
Experience a special pre-concert performance in the lobby by the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) Outreach Ensemble, conducted by Michelle Hatcher.
Classical Conversation
Saturday, November 21, at 6:30 pm at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
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!
Instrument Discovery Zone
Sunday, November 22, at 1 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!
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!
The November 19 & 22 performances are part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival and are presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Programs, artists, and prices are subject to change.