Press Releases

Aug 29, 2018

NJSO to perform George Walker’s Lyric for Strings on opening weekend to honor Pulitzer Prize-winning composer

The NJSO will perform George Walker’s Lyric for Strings on its opening-weekend program in memory of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning composer.

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Aug 23, 2018

Xian Zhang conducts Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Kate Whitley’s Speak Out for NJSO opening weekend

Xian Zhang leads Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the US premiere of Kate Whitley’s Speak Out for the NJSO’s 2018–19 opening weekend.…

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Aug 15, 2018

NJSO presents 2018 Opening Night Celebration: Ode to Joy

The NJSO celebrates the joys of giving, diversity and the state’s remarkable communities at its Opening Night Celebration on October 5 at NJPAC…

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June 22, 2018

Media alert: June 22 free concert moved to rain site at Union County PAC

The free performance begins at 7:30 pm.

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June 10, 2018

Music Director Xian Zhang extends contract for four years

The contract extension secures the acclaimed conductor’s leadership through the 2023–24 season.

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May 31, 2018

José Luis Domínguez named Artistic Director of NJSO Youth Orchestras

The NJSO has named José Luis Domínguez Artistic Director of the NJSO Youth Orchestras.

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May 10, 2018

NJSO performs summer concerts at venues statewide

The NJSO performs free concerts in parks throughout New Jersey in June and July.

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Apr 30, 2018

NJSO closes season with works by Brahms, Mahler, Bernstein

The NJSO closes the season with a blockbuster program featuring works by Brahms, Mahler and Bernstein, June 7–10 in Newark and Red Bank.

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Apr 27, 2018

NJSO announces auditions for Newark Voices

The NJSO will hold auditions in May for Newark Voices—a project-based community choir that will perform two opening-weekend concerts with the Orchestra.…

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Apr 24, 2018

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert coming to New Jersey with the NJSO

Relive the magic of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance of the NJSO.

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Apr 23, 2018

Tickets for Star Wars in Concert with the NJSO on sale May 4

In celebration of Star Wars Day, single tickets for Star Wars film concerts go on sale May 4.

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