The Firebird with Xian Zhang
Featuring Nimbus Dance |
New Jersey Symphony Classical
- Fri, Mar 7 8:00 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
- Sat, Mar 8 8:00 pm Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
- Sun, Mar 9 3:00 pm New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
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Newark Series 1 - Fridays and Saturdays · Fri, Mar 7 at 8:00 PM
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Concert Information
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Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude from Cello Suite No. 2
Behold the majesty and wonder of solo Bach, as Principal Cello Jonathan Spitz spins this mesmerizing theme from thin air.
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Caroline Shaw Valencia
The valencia orange, described as “a thing of nature, yet so complex and extraordinary” inspired this expertly-crafted spring quartet.
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Qasim Naqvi God Docks at Death Harbor (Piano Quintet Version)
Naqvi calls this piece “a vision of our planet years from now … the quiet and peacefulness of a world restoring itself.” Nimbus Dance joins with brand new choreography, titled “Dark Water.”
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Igor Stravinsky Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
Stravinsky loved the Romantics like Tchaikovsky, and created this charming and lilting Divertimento after him.
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Igor Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird
A tale of a deathless, tyrannical overlord in battle with a handsome young prince who’s aided by a magical bird. The Firebird has one of the most exciting finales in all classical music, brought to life here with Nimbus Dance at center stage for the Newark concerts.
Classical Conversation
Friday, March 7, at 7 pm and Sunday, March 9, at 2 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.
Concert Prelude
Saturday, March 8, at 7 pm at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
See the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s outstanding Academy Wind Quintet deliver a special pre-concert performance.
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