New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
1 Center Street , Newark, New Jersey 07102
Please note: Military Park Garage is now the exclusive parking facility for NJPAC. Enter from Center Street, Park Place or Broad Steet going north. Accessible and handicap parking is available on all three levels of Military Park Garage, with escalators and an elevator to street access, directly across the street from the front entrance to NJPAC.
NJPAC in Newark really does have it all—a warm, inviting atmosphere, convenient on-site dining and parking options, spacious lobby areas and superb acoustics for orchestral concerts.
For tickets to NJPAC events not involving the New Jersey Symphony, call 1.888.466.5722.
For the NJPAC administrative offices, call 973.642.8989.
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Seating Map
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NJPAC seating charts
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Safety Protocols
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Patrons attending performances are required to abide by the safety protocols of the venue. Please visit the venue's website prior to attending your performance for the latest safety protocol information.
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Directions
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Via New Jersey Turnpike
Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 15W for Rt. 280 W. Follow Rt. 280 to Exit 15A (Rt. 21/Newark). Take McCarter Hwy (Rt. 21) south one half mile and make a right onto Center St. Follow signs for NJPAC parking.Via Garden State Parkway (North or South)
Take GSP to Exit 145. Exit onto Rt. 280 E to Exit 15. Follow above directions.Via Rt. 80 and Rt. 280 (From Northwest)
Take Rt. 80 E to Rt. 280 E. Follow above directions.Via Rt. 78
From Rt. 78 E take Exit 57 and follow signs for Rt. 21 N. Continue on Rt. 21 (McCarter Hwy), and turn left onto Center St. Follow signs for NJPAC Parking. -
Parking
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Parking is available in the Military Park Garage.
Save time and money with NJPAC Advance Discount Parking Vouchers! They entitle you to park in the Military Park Garage as space permits. Each voucher is valid for a single performance.
- Discount Parking Vouchers for the 2025–26 season are $19 each and can be purchased in advance by calling 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476). The 2025–26 season vouchers must be used by June 30, 2026.
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Public Transportation
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Take the Newark Light Rail directly to NJPAC! The Newark Light Rail connects to Broad Street and Newark Penn stations with a direct line to NJPAC. In 10 minutes or less, modern, safe, clean light rail cars will leave you just steps away from hearing the NJSO. The one way fare is $1.60. Learn more about this service.
For information about New Jersey Transit’s rail and bus lines from Manhattan and stations throughout New Jersey, visit www.njtransit.com.
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Accessibility
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For information on venue accessibility, visit the venue’s website or call NJPAC’s Box Office at 1.888.466.5722. If your venue accessibility question is not answered through the venue, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra would be happy to assist. Call New Jersey Symphony Patron Services at 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476).
Additional information on accessibility at New Jersey Symphony concerts.
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Dining & Drink
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NICO Kitchen + Bar
NICO Kitchen + Bar, the “Italian without Borders” restaurant concept from celebrated New Jersey chef Ryan DePersio of Fascino & Bar Cara fame, located in Newark at NJPAC. Known for its power lunch weekdays, sophisticated happy hour and contemporary dinner offerings, it also provides a delicious prelude to guests attending performances by offering a value-priced prix fixe menu. Open weekends in conjunction with specific performances. Reservations are recommended.
One Center St., 973.642.1226- 10% off when you show your NJSO Subscriber ID Card.
To see all restaurants in Downtown Newark, visit Yelp.
Upcoming Events
Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Juan Esteban Martinez clarinet
New Jersey Symphony
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in D Major, K. 136
The spotlight opens on the New Jersey Symphony’s virtuoso strings playing the sunniest music Mozart ever created.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Clarinet Concerto
Principal Clarinet Juan Esteban Martinez will shine in this sunny crown jewel of the clarinet repertoire, which was written for an earlier iteration of the modern clarinet.
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Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
His greatest inspiration came from long walks in nature, score paper, and pencil stuffed in his pocket. Beethoven takes us with him in his Sixth, his music full of open-air melodies, and the drama of a ferocious storm.
Discover Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
New Jersey Symphony Family Concert
Xian Zhang conductor
Bill Barclay host
New Jersey Symphony
Discover the storytelling power of classical music! Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony was one of his only works that depicts very specific scenes and storylines, which we’ll dive into measure by measure in this concert.
Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Juan Esteban Martinez clarinet
New Jersey Symphony
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in D Major, K. 136
The spotlight opens on the New Jersey Symphony’s virtuoso strings playing the sunniest music Mozart ever created.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Clarinet Concerto
Principal Clarinet Juan Esteban Martinez will shine in this sunny crown jewel of the clarinet repertoire, which was written for an earlier iteration of the modern clarinet.
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Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
His greatest inspiration came from long walks in nature, score paper, and pencil stuffed in his pocket. Beethoven takes us with him in his Sixth, his music full of open-air melodies, and the drama of a ferocious storm.
Xian Conducts
Prokofiev & Strauss
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Francesca Dego violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Anton Webern Im Sommerwind
A lovingly lush hymn to the charms of summer, written just before Webern helped stand traditional classical music on its head.
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Sergei Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2
It opens with a wisp of melancholy Russian folksong and closes with castanets and Spanish flair, creating fireworks for a world-class violinist and orchestra.
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Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben
Orchestras love this ode to “A Hero’s Life” for its bold, voluptuous sweep, created by Strauss as a musical pat on his own back.
Xian Conducts
Prokofiev & Strauss
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Francesca Dego violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Anton Webern Im Sommerwind
A lovingly lush hymn to the charms of summer, written just before Webern helped stand traditional classical music on its head.
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Sergei Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2
It opens with a wisp of melancholy Russian folksong and closes with castanets and Spanish flair, creating fireworks for a world-class violinist and orchestra.
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Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben
Orchestras love this ode to “A Hero’s Life” for its bold, voluptuous sweep, created by Strauss as a musical pat on his own back.
Mozart’s Requiem
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Mei Gui Zhang soprano
Taylor Raven mezzo-soprano
Eric Ferring tenor
Dashon Burton bass-baritone
Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
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Gabriel Fauré Pavane
A slowly winding melody that started as a simple little five-minute piano solo. But when Fauré orchestrated his Pavane and added the rich sound of a chorus, he made magic and his greatest hit.
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Gustav Mahler Songs of a Wayfarer
Come enjoy one of the finest voices in America: bass-baritone Dashon Burton sings the suite of beautiful songs Mahler wrote as he took solace in nature after being spurned in love.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Requiem
A swansong full of fire, grace, and a transcendent prayer that the human spirit will live on. Mozart’s Requiem was left maddeningly incomplete at his all-too-early death, but is nevertheless his final masterpiece.
Mozart’s Requiem
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Mei Gui Zhang soprano
Taylor Raven mezzo-soprano
Eric Ferring tenor
Dashon Burton bass-baritone
Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
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Gabriel Fauré Pavane
A slowly winding melody that started as a simple little five-minute piano solo. But when Fauré orchestrated his Pavane and added the rich sound of a chorus, he made magic and his greatest hit.
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Gustav Mahler Songs of a Wayfarer
Come enjoy one of the finest voices in America: bass-baritone Dashon Burton sings the suite of beautiful songs Mahler wrote as he took solace in nature after being spurned in love.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Requiem
A swansong full of fire, grace, and a transcendent prayer that the human spirit will live on. Mozart’s Requiem was left maddeningly incomplete at his all-too-early death, but is nevertheless his final masterpiece.
Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian”
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Joshua Bell conductor & violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Ludwig van Beethoven Egmont Overture
A master storyteller, Beethoven instantly captures the mood of Goethe’s play about resisting oppression in this taut and thrilling overture.
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Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3
One of Saint-Saëns’ most treasured concertos, this is where superstar Joshua Bell stands and lets his Stradivarius violin shine in dramatic melodies and virtuosic displays.
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Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
“The jolliest piece I’ve ever done,” wrote an ecstatic young Mendelssohn to his parents back in Berlin, after arriving in Italy and falling in love with its sunshine, sidewalk tunes, coast, and effervescent colors—all of which he poured into his Fourth Symphony.
Joshua Bell Leads Mendelssohn’s “Italian”
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Joshua Bell conductor & violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Ludwig van Beethoven Egmont Overture
A master storyteller, Beethoven instantly captures the mood of Goethe’s play about resisting oppression in this taut and thrilling overture.
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Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3
One of Saint-Saëns’ most treasured concertos, this is where superstar Joshua Bell stands and lets his Stradivarius violin shine in dramatic melodies and virtuosic displays.
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Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
“The jolliest piece I’ve ever done,” wrote an ecstatic young Mendelssohn to his parents back in Berlin, after arriving in Italy and falling in love with its sunshine, sidewalk tunes, coast, and effervescent colors—all of which he poured into his Fourth Symphony.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert
New Jersey Symphony at the Movies
Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Don’t miss this big-screen battle with the score performed live by the New Jersey Symphony. The Resistance is in desperate need of help when they find themselves impossibly pursued by the First Order. While Rey travels to a remote planet called Ahch-To to recruit Luke Skywalker to the Resistance, Finn and Rose, a mechanic, go on their own mission in the hopes of helping the Resistance finally escape the First Order. But everyone finds themselves on the salt-planet of Crait for a last stand.
Symphonie fantastique
Season Finale | New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Emanuel Ax piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Allison Loggins-Hull New Work (World Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission)
You may have seen her performing with Lizzo at the GRAMMYs, or heard her on the soundtrack to The Lion King, or loved her Can You See? performed by the New Jersey Symphony last fall. Be the first to hear our Resident Artistic Partner’s latest creation.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22
Mozart in his late 20s took a tune he wrote when he was eight and turned it into this half-hour masterpiece, the second of its three movements so moving that its first audience demanded a repeat.
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Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastique
Smitten with unrequited love, Berlioz funneled all his frustrations and utter mind-blowing genius into a whirlwind of orchestral color.
Ben Folds with New Jersey Symphony
Ben Folds Performs His Greatest Hits
Ben Folds guest artist
Edwin Outwater conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer Ben Folds joins the New Jersey Symphony for a unique and unforgettable performance of music from across his career. Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of our generation, Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. His latest album, 2023’s What Matters Most, is a blend of piano-driven pop rock songs, while his 2015 Concerto for Piano and Orchestra soared to #1 on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts. He released his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a live album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he served for eight years as the first artistic advisor to the NSO.
Hollywood Hits: From West Side Story to Spirited Away
A Celebration of the Best Orchestral Music in Cinema
Keitaro Harada conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Lights, camera, action! Rising-star conductor Keitaro Harada leads a program of thrilling orchestral music from classic movies. Movie-musicals West Side Story and An American in Paris, with their timeless tunes, are heard alongside Joe Hisaishi’s score to the Studio Ghibli masterpiece Spirited Away. Don’t miss this festive performance with music that dazzles and delights—the perfect way to celebrate the start of the season.
Beethoven’s “Emperor”
& Schubert’s “Great”
Opening Weekend | New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
George Li piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
New Jersey favorite George Li returns with Beethoven’s final and most epic piano concerto, a work of uncommon power and passion, both heroic in scope and striking in its intimacy.
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Franz Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C Major, “The Great”
Schubert was classical music’s original tunesmith—his melodies rival Paul McCartney, Richard Rodgers, and even Taylor Swift. His songful gift is heard to maximum effect in the “heavenly lengths” of his final symphony, never performed during his lifetime.
Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances
Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Eric Jacobsen conductor
Christian McBride double bass
Chris Komer horn
New Jersey Symphony
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Claude Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
A languid flute solo opens a portal into another world, with Debussy’s shimmering orchestral colors as vivid as any Monet painting.
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George Duke Dark Wood: Bass Concerto for Christian McBride
Hear the Garden State’s own jazz master in a work tailor-made for his unique groove and virtuosity as he solos with the New Jersey Symphony for the first time.
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Christian McBride Fried Bacon
Christian McBride’s first work for symphony orchestra, Fried Bacon was originally written for and premiered by Chris Komer, New Jersey Symphony Principal Horn extraordinaire, in 2022. The world premiere brought the house down and we can’t wait to play it again.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
An elegiac melody, a Dies Irae quote, a saxophone solo, and the tolling of church bells are among the many extraordinary effects in Rachmaninoff’s final work, written in exile from a Russia to which he’d never return, and which would never be the same.
Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances
Part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Eric Jacobsen conductor
Christian McBride double bass
Chris Komer horn
New Jersey Symphony
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Claude Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
A languid flute solo opens a portal into another world, with Debussy’s shimmering orchestral colors as vivid as any Monet painting.
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George Duke Dark Wood: Bass Concerto for Christian McBride
Hear the Garden State’s own jazz master in a work tailor-made for his unique groove and virtuosity as he solos with the New Jersey Symphony for the first time.
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Christian McBride Fried Bacon
Christian McBride’s first work for symphony orchestra, Fried Bacon was originally written for and premiered by Chris Komer, New Jersey Symphony Principal Horn extraordinaire, in 2022. The world premiere brought the house down and we can’t wait to play it again.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
An elegiac melody, a Dies Irae quote, a saxophone solo, and the tolling of church bells are among the many extraordinary effects in Rachmaninoff’s final work, written in exile from a Russia to which he’d never return, and which would never be the same.
Rhapsody on a
Theme of Paganini
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Tony Siqi Yun piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Richard Wagner Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Long before The Voice, Wagner created the original drama about a singing competition with his only comedy, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. This rousing overture prominently features the “Prize Song” which wins the whole contest—a real catchy tune!
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Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rachmaninoff’s final work for piano and orchestra, this masterpiece of invention transforms a seemingly simple melody 24 different times, taking full advantage of the expressive and technical possibilities of the piano. Rachmaninoff himself was the soloist at the world premiere—hear the next best thing as “true poet of the keyboard” (Pianist magazine) Tony Siqi Yun navigates every twist and turn.
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Alexander Zemlinsky The Mermaid
Travel “Under the Sea” with Alexander Zemlinsky for his shimmering musical retelling of the legendary Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. While a relative rarity, Xian Zhang has long championed this work, reveling in its romantic sweep and glittering orchestrations—you’ll wonder why it took so long for this piece to be “Part of Your World.”
Discover Rachmaninoff
New Jersey Symphony Family Concert
Xian Zhang conductor
Tony Siqi Yun piano
New Jersey Symphony
What is a rhapsody, and who was Paganini? Unlock the mystery of the musical puzzle in this roller coaster ride for piano and orchestra, demonstrated by the extraordinary talent of Tony Siqi Yun.
Rhapsody on a
Theme of Paganini
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Tony Siqi Yun piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Richard Wagner Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Long before The Voice, Wagner created the original drama about a singing competition with his only comedy, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. This rousing overture prominently features the “Prize Song” which wins the whole contest—a real catchy tune!
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Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rachmaninoff’s final work for piano and orchestra, this masterpiece of invention transforms a seemingly simple melody 24 different times, taking full advantage of the expressive and technical possibilities of the piano. Rachmaninoff himself was the soloist at the world premiere—hear the next best thing as “true poet of the keyboard” (Pianist magazine) Tony Siqi Yun navigates every twist and turn.
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Alexander Zemlinsky The Mermaid
Travel “Under the Sea” with Alexander Zemlinsky for his shimmering musical retelling of the legendary Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. While a relative rarity, Xian Zhang has long championed this work, reveling in its romantic sweep and glittering orchestrations—you’ll wonder why it took so long for this piece to be “Part of Your World.”
2027 Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebration of the Year of the Goat
Naomi Woo conductor
Sophia Liu piano
New Jersey Symphony
Naomi Woo, Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, leads a festive evening that unites symphonic works, choral music, and dance. Experience amazing talent, vibrant energy, and a grand spectacle designed to delight audiences of all ages—a joyous celebration of renewal and community.
Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Gil Shaham violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 3
Dvořák called this symphony Brahms’ most beautiful. A deeply personal work, its autumnal harmonies embody the composer’s personal motto, “free, but happy.” Orchestral musicians regularly call Brahms the most satisfying composer to play—with this masterpiece, it’s easy to hear why.
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Antonín Dvořák Violin Concerto
Full of folk flavor and rustic rhythms, Dvořák’s only violin concerto is fiendishly difficult. “A virtuoso and a player of deeply intense sincerity” (The New York Times), Gil Shaham makes it sound easy.
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Antonín Dvořák Carnival Overture
A musical celebration of life and all its joys and possibilities, this delightful bonbon of an overture is the perfect dessert at the end of our program.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert
New Jersey Symphony at the Movies
Lawrence Loh conductor
New Jersey Symphony
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann. The trio encounters Captain Barbossa and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a supernatural curse. Klaus Badelt’s score—performed live to picture by the New Jersey Symphony—thrums with excitement and adventure.
Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Joshua Bell conductor & violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Ludwig van Beethoven Coriolan Overture
Beethoven captures turmoil and drama like few other composers. In this harrowing overture to a play set in Ancient Rome, hear the march to battle and the plea for peace in conflict with one another. Which wins out? Join us and see.
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Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto
As if playing this difficult and profound work wasn’t enough, Joshua Bell also conducts from the soloist position. Among Beethoven’s most transcendent works, the violin soars and sings through the full range of human emotion.
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Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Richard Wagner called this Symphony “the apotheosis of the dance.” Its slow movement was memorably used in the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech. Over 200 years later, Beethoven’s masterpiece still moves and inspires.
Joshua Bell Leads Beethoven
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Joshua Bell conductor & violin
New Jersey Symphony
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Ludwig van Beethoven Coriolan Overture
Beethoven captures turmoil and drama like few other composers. In this harrowing overture to a play set in Ancient Rome, hear the march to battle and the plea for peace in conflict with one another. Which wins out? Join us and see.
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Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto
As if playing this difficult and profound work wasn’t enough, Joshua Bell also conducts from the soloist position. Among Beethoven’s most transcendent works, the violin soars and sings through the full range of human emotion.
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Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Richard Wagner called this Symphony “the apotheosis of the dance.” Its slow movement was memorably used in the Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech. Over 200 years later, Beethoven’s masterpiece still moves and inspires.
Mahler’s Fifth Symphony
Gabriel Cabezas Performs the East Coast Premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull’s New Concerto
Christoph König conductor
Gabriel Cabezas cello
New Jersey Symphony
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Allison Loggins-Hull Cello Concerto (East Coast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission)
You never know what will happen at a world premiere! Be part of history when the first notes of Resident Artistic Partner Allison Loggins-Hull’s new Cello Concerto resound in the hands of Gabriel Cabezas, a “prolific soloist with an ear for the new” (The Washington Post).
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Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5
This 1902 masterpiece topped the streaming charts in 2023 when it was featured in the Academy Award-nominated film Tár. It’s a journey from darkness to light, sometimes terrifying, sometimes tender—always epic.
Xian Zhang
Conducts Mozart
Principal Timpanist Gregory LaRosa Takes the Spotlight
Xian Zhang conductor
Gregory LaRosa timpani
New Jersey Symphony
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 29
Written when he was just 18 (and had already composed 28 symphonies!), this work from a boy genius has a brilliant maturity and is full of elan, wit, and the quintessential Mozartian spirit that continues to inspire.
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Joseph Pereira Timpani Concerto
Drumroll please! Principal Timpanist Gregory LaRosa joins his colleagues as soloist for the first time in this brand-new work, written just for him.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Mozart’s final symphony reaches levels of cosmic brilliance, especially in the thrilling finale about which the 19th-century commentator Aleksandr Ulïbïshev wrote, “One must hear this music to believe it possible.”
Xian Zhang
Conducts Mozart
Principal Timpanist Gregory LaRosa Takes the Spotlight
Xian Zhang conductor
Gregory LaRosa timpani
New Jersey Symphony
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 29
Written when he was just 18 (and had already composed 28 symphonies!), this work from a boy genius has a brilliant maturity and is full of elan, wit, and the quintessential Mozartian spirit that continues to inspire.
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Joseph Pereira Timpani Concerto
Drumroll please! Principal Timpanist Gregory LaRosa joins his colleagues as soloist for the first time in this brand-new work, written just for him.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Mozart’s final symphony reaches levels of cosmic brilliance, especially in the thrilling finale about which the 19th-century commentator Aleksandr Ulïbïshev wrote, “One must hear this music to believe it possible.”
Neruda Songs and Poulenc’s Gloria
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Ludovic Morlot conductor
Liv Redpath soprano
J’Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano
Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
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Peter Lieberson Neruda Songs
Written as a gift for his wife, the acclaimed mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs takes poetry of extraordinary beauty and makes it even more rapturous.
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Francis Poulenc Gloria
A joyous choral celebration, Poulenc’s music is both playful and exuberant—guaranteed to release endorphins!
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Maurice Ravel Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloé
Ravel’s most ravishing piece (and that’s saying quite a lot!), Daphnis and Chloé is an orchestral tour de force, giving every musician a true instrumental work out.
Neruda Songs and Poulenc’s Gloria
New Jersey Symphony Classical
Ludovic Morlot conductor
Liv Redpath soprano
J’Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano
Montclair State University Chorale | Heather J. Buchanan, director
New Jersey Symphony
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Peter Lieberson Neruda Songs
Written as a gift for his wife, the acclaimed mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Peter Lieberson’s Neruda Songs takes poetry of extraordinary beauty and makes it even more rapturous.
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Francis Poulenc Gloria
A joyous choral celebration, Poulenc’s music is both playful and exuberant—guaranteed to release endorphins!
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Maurice Ravel Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloé
Ravel’s most ravishing piece (and that’s saying quite a lot!), Daphnis and Chloé is an orchestral tour de force, giving every musician a true instrumental work out.
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
Gabriela Montero Performs her “Latin” Piano Concerto
Xian Zhang conductor
Gabriela Montero piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Jean Sibelius Karelia Overture
Sibelius’ music is quintessentially Finnish, with a warmth easily found beneath its initial chill. One of his first published works, this overture brims with nationalistic spirit and folksy charm.
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Gabriela Montero Piano Concerto No. 1, “Latin”
A Venezuelan piano phenom brings pyrotechnics to her own concerto, a celebration of Latin America in her own words, “a chiaroscuro reflection on who we are as a continent, dark and light.”
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Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
The New Jersey Symphony won a GRAMMY for its brilliant recording of this work under previous Music Director Zdeněk Mácal. Now hear Xian Zhang’s thrilling interpretation of this masterpiece, a musical postcard from Dvořák’s American travels, including the famous tune “Goin’ Home” hauntingly rendered by the English horn.
Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
Gabriela Montero Performs her “Latin” Piano Concerto
Xian Zhang conductor
Gabriela Montero piano
New Jersey Symphony
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Jean Sibelius Karelia Overture
Sibelius’ music is quintessentially Finnish, with a warmth easily found beneath its initial chill. One of his first published works, this overture brims with nationalistic spirit and folksy charm.
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Gabriela Montero Piano Concerto No. 1, “Latin”
A Venezuelan piano phenom brings pyrotechnics to her own concerto, a celebration of Latin America in her own words, “a chiaroscuro reflection on who we are as a continent, dark and light.”
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Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
The New Jersey Symphony won a GRAMMY for its brilliant recording of this work under previous Music Director Zdeněk Mácal. Now hear Xian Zhang’s thrilling interpretation of this masterpiece, a musical postcard from Dvořák’s American travels, including the famous tune “Goin’ Home” hauntingly rendered by the English horn.
Discover Tchaikovsky
New Jersey Symphony Family Concert
Xian Zhang conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Tchaikovsky was a great musical storyteller. Learn about the structure of his Fourth Symphony and what to listen for, from string plucking to folk songs, and a wide range of emotions expressed by different instruments.
Xian Zhang
Conducts Tchaikovsky
Featuring the East Coast Premiere of Steven Mackey’s Concerto for Orchestra
Xian Zhang conductor
New Jersey Symphony
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Steven Mackey Concerto for Orchestra (East Coast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission)
Electric guitarist, alpine skier, and Professor of Music at Princeton University, Steven Mackey is a true local legend and Renaissance man. His music is whimsical, rhythmic, joyful, and always unpredictable. Be among the first to hear his latest creation, written especially for the virtuosity of the New Jersey Symphony musicians.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Xian Zhang’s Tchaikovsky performances have become the stuff of legend—she wrings every ounce of passion and drama from this well-loved score.
Star Wars: A New Hope
in Concert
50th Anniversary Celebration | New Jersey Symphony at the Movies
New Jersey Symphony
Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film that started it all in concert, with the New Jersey Symphony performing John Williams’ Oscar-winning score live to the complete film.
Ravel’s Boléro
with Xian Zhang
Season Finale | New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Pablo Sáinz Villegas guitar
New Jersey Symphony
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Leonard Bernstein Overture to Candide
Full of glitter and gaiety, Bernstein’s effervescent overture exudes joy and optimism—the best of all possible worlds.
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Joaquín Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
The pinnacle of the guitar repertoire, Rodrigo’s beloved concerto transports the listener to the heart of historic Spain, capturing, in the composer’s words, “the fragrance of magnolias, the singing of birds, and the gushing of fountains.”
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Alberto Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia
Argentina’s leading composer, Alberto Ginastera, wrote Estancia soon after he met Aaron Copland. This extraordinary ballet score is full of folk character, driving rhythms, and a final dance that is among the most ecstatic moments in the orchestral repertoire.
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Maurice Ravel Boléro
From the nearly imperceptible tap of a snare drum to its exhilarating climax, the slow burn crescendo of Boléro grabs hold of audiences and refuses to let go. There’s nothing like hearing it live!
Ravel’s Boléro
with Xian Zhang
Season Finale | New Jersey Symphony Classical
Xian Zhang conductor
Pablo Sáinz Villegas guitar
New Jersey Symphony
-
Leonard Bernstein Overture to Candide
Full of glitter and gaiety, Bernstein’s effervescent overture exudes joy and optimism—the best of all possible worlds.
-
Joaquín Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
The pinnacle of the guitar repertoire, Rodrigo’s beloved concerto transports the listener to the heart of historic Spain, capturing, in the composer’s words, “the fragrance of magnolias, the singing of birds, and the gushing of fountains.”
-
Alberto Ginastera Four Dances from Estancia
Argentina’s leading composer, Alberto Ginastera, wrote Estancia soon after he met Aaron Copland. This extraordinary ballet score is full of folk character, driving rhythms, and a final dance that is among the most ecstatic moments in the orchestral repertoire.
-
Maurice Ravel Boléro
From the nearly imperceptible tap of a snare drum to its exhilarating climax, the slow burn crescendo of Boléro grabs hold of audiences and refuses to let go. There’s nothing like hearing it live!