(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Smart Family Foundation; David S. Stone, Esq., Stone & Magnanini has announced the Fall 2023 Classical Performances including An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman (October 8) and beloved fan favorite Midori and Festival String Lucerne (November 5).

NJPAC continues to present classical programming anchored in artistic excellence and continues to build upon NJPAC's commitment to delivering diverse performances. Before each Classical performance, NJPAC invites ticket holders to Classical Overtures, hosted by Daniel Dodds, Leader, and Artistic Director, held an hour before the show in the Chase Room. These interactive presentations are hosted by Maestro George Marriner Maull of New Jersey's Discovery Orchestra and are free to ticket holders.

Sunday, October 8 @ 3:00pm - An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman. Get a glimpse behind the music that defined a generation. Itzhak Perlman has solidified his place as the world's reigning violin virtuoso with performances in everything from Schindler's List to Sesame Street, and even the inauguration of President Obama. An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman is a multi-media program hosted by Perlman that leads the audience through his life with personal photos, clips, and music. Accompanied by longtime friend and collaborator, pianist Rohan De Silva, Perlman shines as he shares the compelling story of a young boy who became a household name.

Sunday, November 5 @ 3:00pm - Midori and Festival String Lucerne. Midori began her meteoric career as a violin prodigy. By age 12, she had left audiences around the globe standing and cheering. And The New York Times has declared "she is an artist of inspiring gifts." See the breathtaking Midori perform Schumann's romantic Violin Concerto with Festival Strings Lucerne in this concert also featuring music of Beethoven. 

Tickets: General $49-$109. Reserve tickets by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), visiting in-person at NJPAC’s box office, or online at NJPAC.org.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted nearly 10 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.