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Nov 10, 2025

Tito Muñoz, Michelle Cann and the New Jersey Symphony ‘lets loose’ with an all-American performance

“The New Jersey Symphony can multitask. They play many different styles at many different venues. One constant for the past 100 years for the group…

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Oct 27, 2025

The New Jersey Symphony deliver ‘real magic’ with a thrilling performance of Disney’s Fantasia in Concert

“It’s a reminder that “Fantasia,” like all classical music, isn’t stuck in the past. It’s about preserving the past…

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Oct 14, 2025

Xian Zhang starts her 10th season with the New Jersey Symphony with rave reviews

“The “Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1” concert, starring Joyce Yang in the headlining piece, had brains, brawn and a warm and…

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Sep 16, 2025

Xian Zhang makes her historic debut as Seattle Symphony Music Director

The Seattle Times profiles New Jersey Symphony Music Director Xian Zhang as she recently made her debut as Music Director for the Seattle Symphony at…

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Aug 26, 2025

President & CEO Terry D. Loftis speaks about the New Jersey Symphony and the arts with NJArts.net

New Jersey Symphony President & CEO Terry D. Loftis spoke to Courtney Smith of NJArts.net about his plans to elevate the New Jersey Symphony’s…

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July 23, 2025

Four emerging composers’ new works receive applause at the New Jersey Symphony’s Cone Institute Concert

“Named for the noted Princeton composer and philanthropist, the Institute enabled four emerging composers to bring an orchestral work to performance…

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July 21, 2025

Allison Loggins-Hull leads a New Jersey Symphony chamber program dedicated to home

“As getting-to-know-you basket of assortments from new neighbors go, the “After Hours” series has been a welcome one. NJSO is no stranger…

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July 15, 2025

The New Jersey Symphony unleashes an epic performance of How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

“Like Loh, this marked the first time the NJS has performed his music. These concerts were a fun addition to the NJS summer season, both Loh and…

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July 1, 2025

The New Jersey Symphony deliver a ‘patriotic’ outdoor concert in Jersey City

“The highlight of the concert was a passage of composer Florence Price’s music titled “Silk Hat and a Walking Cane.” Price’s…

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June 23, 2025

Morristown Green reviews the New Jersey Symphony’s performance at the 41st Giralda Music & Arts Festival

“The New Jersey Symphony opened with The Star-Spangled Banner, drawing the crowd to its feet. The orchestra, conducted by Gregory D. McDaniel, followed…

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June 10, 2025

The New Jersey Symphony ends the 2024–25 season on a ‘creative high note’

“The New Jersey Symphony’s final concert of their 102nd season contained one of their best performances in years ... Sunday’s program…

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May 19, 2025

Musicians of the New Jersey Symphony come together for a brilliant performance in the spotlight

“A special afternoon of music: seamlessly blending old, familiar, and new refrains, and making them all feel very much at home in present day New…

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