(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents a trio of works including Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony, April 27–30 in Englewood and Newark. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, who earned critical acclaim for his 2015 NJSO debut, performs Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto. David Danzmayr returns to conduct the program, which opens with Piston’s Suite fromThe Incredible Flutist featuring NJSO Principal Flute Bart Feller.
Performances take place on Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 pm at bergenPAC in Englewood; Saturday, April 29, at 8 pm and Sunday, April 30, at 3 pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
The Star-Ledger praised Jackiw’s first appearances with the NJSO, writing: “Jackiw employed a warm tone and sensitive phrasing that built to full-toned, almost violent fervor then transitioned seamlessly to blissful sustained notes. He imbued even blazing virtuosic passages with a singing quality as well as vigor, and his intention was always clear. As his playing grew more robust, like a dancer leading a partner gallantly, authoritatively across a floor, [the NJSO] provided rich support.”
NJSO Accents include #FluteYou on April 29 in Newark. Amateur and student flutists of all levels can enjoy an immersive day of rehearsals, classes and a performance led by Feller and NJSO Second Flute/Piccolo Kathleen Nester. NJSO concert attendees can watch #FluteYou participants give a Prelude Performance one hour before the concert. #FluteYou is $130 for adults and $65 for students; advance registration is required. Flutists can register at www.njsymphony.org/fluteyou.
Other NJSO Accent events include Classical Conversations with Jackiw and NJSO Director of Artistic Planning Patrick Chamberlain beginning one hour before the concert on April 27 and 30. As part of the Orchestra’s annual food drive, the NJSO will accept non-perishable food items at all performances for donation to local food banks.
TICKETS
Concert tickets start at $20 and are available for purchase online at www.njsymphony.org or by phone at 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476).
THE PROGRAM
Dvořák’s Cheerful Eighth Symphony
Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 pm | bergenPAC in Englewood
Saturday, April 29, at 8 pm | NJPAC in Newark
Sunday, April 30, at 3 pm | NJPAC in Newark
David Danzmayr, conductor
Stefan Jackiw, violin
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
PISTON Suite from The Incredible Flutist
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8
Full concert information is available at the NJSO website.
