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Morristown Series 1 - Sundays and Thursday · Sun, Jan 11 at 2:00 PM
View SeriesMorristown Series 2 - Sundays · Sun, Jan 11 at 2:00 PM
View SeriesNew Brunswick Series 1 - Sundays and Thursdays · Thu, Jan 8 at 7:00 PM
View SeriesPrinceton Series - Fridays · Fri, Jan 9 at 7:30 PM
View SeriesNewark Series 1 - Fridays and Saturdays · Sat, Jan 10 at 7:30 PM
View SeriesNewark Series 5 - Saturdays · Sat, Jan 10 at 7:30 PM
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Concert Information
Estimated concert duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Xian Zhang conductor
Randall Goosby violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Jean Sibelius Finlandia
Eight minutes that saved a nation. When Finland wrestled itself free from the Russian bear, Sibelius’ music was the Finns’ call to courage.
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Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
The most gorgeous violin concerto of the 20th century: the first two movements exquisitely touching, and the third a wild sprint for only the bravest of soloists.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2, “Ukrainian”
Three Ukrainian folksongs were all Tchaikovsky needed for inspiration. From them, he spun his most joyful symphony.
Classical Conversation
Friday, January 9, at 6:30 pm at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton and Sunday, January 11, at 1 pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown
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
Saturday, January 10, at 6:30 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!
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!

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Programs, artists, and prices are subject to change.