News & Updates

Oct 26, 2026

New Jersey Symphony begins its 104th season with solid reviews

“Eliciting a measured, compact tone from the Steinway, Li experimented with a slightly syncopated rhythm to Beethoven’s flowing melodies.…

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Oct 22, 2026

Rick Steves’ upcoming collab with the New Jersey Symphony is highlighted by Discover Jersey Arts

Discover Jersey Arts’ Chris Lilljia previews the upcoming performances in Morristown and New Brunswick with travel writer Rick Steves and speaks…

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Oct 16, 2026

New Jersey Symphony appoints Gaetan Le Divelec as Vice President of Artistic Planning & Operations

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Askonas Holt executive will bring over 35 years of experience as a performer, artist manager and artistic planning…

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Oct 15, 2026

Rick Steves joins New Jersey Symphony for a Symphonic Journey through Europe

Conductor Nicholas Hersh and the travel host join the New Jersey Symphony to bring Europe’s greatest anthems to the stage on November 7 in Morristown…

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Oct 13, 2026

New Jersey Symphony opens season with Beethoven’s “Emperor” & Schubert’s “Great”

Music Director Xian Zhang conducts two iconic works from Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert, October 23–25 in Princeton, Newark and New Brunswick,…

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Sep 15, 2026

New Jersey Symphony honors healthcare workers and patients with Gratitude Performances

With the support of Johnson & Johnson, musicians of the New Jersey Symphony honored the everyday caregivers and healthcare professionals by bringing…

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Sep 8, 2026

New Jersey Symphony announces full schedule of events for the Jersey City Music & Arts Festival

Eight days of events will take place in the Powerhouse Arts District, right in the middle of downtown Jersey City, from September 24 to October 3.

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June 30, 2026

Fireworks and fanfare at the New Jersey Symphony’s performance at Branch Brook Park

“July came early in Essex County this past weekend. The New Jersey Symphony set up a stage at Branch Brook Park Friday night, performing an Independence…

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June 22, 2026

Morristown Green reviews the New Jersey Symphony’s performance at Giralda: An Evening of Pure Imagination

“Led by guest conductor Kyle Ritenauer, the NJSO delivered rousing works by Bernstein, Copland, Ellington, Sousa and Stravinsky, plus a lively tribute…

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June 16, 2026

Ben Folds gives two fun performances of his greatest hits with the New Jersey Symphony

“Ben Folds was fantastic! This was my first time seeing him with an orchestra and it added a lot of emotion and nuance to the material.” ...…

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June 9, 2026

New Jersey Symphony announces Colton Conducting and Orchestral Fellowships for the 2026–27 season

The Colton Conducting Fellowship will be held by Ricardo Ferro while the Colton Orchestral Fellowship will be held by cellist Rahel Lulseged and violist…

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June 8, 2026

The New Jersey Symphony ends Xian Zhang’s 10th season as Music Director on a high

“Ax was in fine form; the esteemed pianist producing clean, articulate notes and firm, resounding phrasing. But it was how Zhang responded to Ax’s…

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