News & Updates

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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June 5, 2026

New Jersey Symphony announces 2025–26 season summer concerts and events

The New Jersey Symphony will be holding over 18 events during the summer, taking place in areas across Morristown, Jersey City, Newark and Princeton.

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May 27, 2026

The New Jersey Symphony partners with Save The Music & the Music Performance Trust Fund to bring live music to NJ students

The residency, recently completed by members of the New Jersey Symphony, saw the musicians of the orchestra perform for over 3,300 students across six…

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May 26, 2026

Indie icon Ben Folds joins the New Jersey Symphony for two performances of his greatest hits

The Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer will join conductor Edwin Outwater and the New Jersey Symphony for two special performances at NJPAC…

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May 22, 2026

New Jersey Symphony Season Finale Concerts: Xian Zhang conducts Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique

The program also features the world premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull’s latest commission and the return of Emanuel Ax to New Jersey stages as he…

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May 19, 2026

New Jersey Symphony announces 2026 Gratitude Performances for Health Workers

Supported by Johnson & Johnson, the series allows New Jersey Symphony musicians to bring live music to healthcare settings across the state during…

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May 18, 2026

Joshua Bell ‘dazzles’ in his first performances as New Jersey Symphony Principal Guest Conductor

“Bell made his debut as a soloist with the NJS in 1991, and he first conducted them in 2023 (also with a program of Beethoven and Mendelssohn).…

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May 14, 2026

NJEDA Board grants approval of the New Jersey Symphony’s CAFE Grant request for move to Symphony Center

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board approved the CAFE grant request by the New Jersey Symphony in support of the Symphony Center, officially…

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