The New Jersey Symphony and Yo-Yo Ma shine on their biggest night with three outstanding reviews
The New Jersey Symphony shined bright in one of the biggest nights in the organization’s history, pulling off a spectacular performance with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma. NJ Advance Media said the orchestra made the most of it’s special night.
For their biggest night, they delivered one of their most brilliant performances ... If they can keep this same energy and music-making rolling, these early years of the second New Jersey Symphony century could be even brighter than its first.
James C. Taylor of NJ Advance Media
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Seen and Heard International also gave a round of applause for the performance, particularly their collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma.
Zhang led a particularly lyrical reading of the concerto, which permitted Ma to spin out Dvořák’s melodies with his singular ability to fuse music with emotion.
Rick Perdian of Seen and Heard International
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Town Topics used the performance to reflect on the past 100 years of the Symphony while looking ahead to the future.
One hundredth anniversary commemorations are rare occurrences, and especially after the past few years in the performing arts, the New Jersey Symphony will hopefully revel in its accomplishments and achievements over the past century and continue to celebrate throughout the season.
Nancy Plum of Town Topics