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Nov 4, 2026

A.R. Rahman and the New Jersey Symphony deliver a thrilling concert full of Rahman’s best film scores

“The New Jersey Symphony showed once again last night the group likes opening its doors to new things ... Throughout its 100-plus year history,…

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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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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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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 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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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 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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May 4, 2026

The New Jersey Symphony and Undead Arts bring Mozart’s The Magic Flute to life in epic Jersey City collaboration

““The Magic Flute” will turn 235 this year, and thanks to the New Jersey Symphony and Undead Arts, hearing it captivate hundreds of…

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