CANCELED Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
2019–20 Season
Concert Information
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MASON BATES Attack Decay Sustain Release (NJSO Premiere)
A four-minute joyride, with the strings and brass tumbling over each other, and a touch of groove inspired by Mason Bates’ love of electronic dance music.
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TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto
Famous for blending elegance with fireworks, Suwanai performs one of the most beloved of all violin concertos.
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SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10
For decades early in his career, Shostakovich was hounded and harassed by Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Shostakovich’s 10th was written just after Stalin’s death; it is a towering testament to resilience over tyranny.
NJSO Accent
Classical Conversation – May 15 at 7 pm & May 17 at 2 pm
Enjoy a lively 30-minute Classical Conversation before the performance. Learn more about the music from NJSO musicians, guest artists and other engaging insiders.
Prelude Performance – May 16 at 7:15 pm
Hear captivating young musicians from the NJSO Academy in a special 25-minute lobby performance.
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