Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 02/15/2022
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony presents four weeks of classical subscription concerts through mid-March, featuring Grammy winner Daniil Trifonov performing Mason Bates’ new piano concerto, Karen Gomyo performing Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto, Eric Wyrick and Juan Pablo Jofre performing Jofre’s Double Concerto for Violin and Bandoneon, Bart Feller performing Nielsen’s Flute Concerto and Jonathan Spitz performing Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto. The programs also feature works by Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Samy Moussa and Louise Farrenc.
February 18–20 Karen Gomyo performs Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto on a program that also features Samy Moussa’s Nocturne and Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, “Organ,” featuring organist John Miller. Fabien Gabel conducts.
Performances take place February 18 at 8:00pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and February 20 at 3:00pm at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
February 26–27 The Symphony performs Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, “Pathétique,” under the baton of José Luis Domínguez. Concertmaster Eric Wyrick and Juan Pablo Jofre perform Jofre’s Double Concerto for Violin and Bandoneon on the program, which opens with Louise Farrenc’s Overture No. 1 in E Minor.
Performances take place February 26 at 8:00pm at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank and February 27 at 3:00pm at NJPAC in Newark.
On February 27, the Symphony hosts Teen Connect, a $10 ticket program for teens in grades 8–12 and their adult chaperones. The experience includes a special pre-concert meet-and-greet with Symphony musicians.
March 4–6 Music Director Xian Zhang leads Ravel’s Boléro and Suite from Ma mère l’Oye on a program that features two New Jersey Symphony principals in the solo spotlight. Principal Flute Bart Feller performs Nielsen’s Flute Concerto and Principal Cello Jonathan Spitz performs Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto.
Performances take place March 4 at 8:00pm at NJPAC in Newark and March 6 at 3:00pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown.
March 10–13 Daniil Trifonov, the Symphony’s artist-in-residence, returns to New Jersey stages to perform the new piano concerto Mason Bates wrote for him. Zhang conducts, leading three works by her favorite Russian composer, Tchaikovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture and Capriccio italien.
Performance take place March 10 at 1:30 at NJPAC in Newark; March 11 at 8:00pm at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton; March 12 at 8:00pm at NJPAC in Newark; and March 13 at 3:00pm at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
The February 27 concert and Teen Connect initiative are generously sponsored by the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. Daniil Trifonov as Artist-in-Residence is made possible by Judy and Stewart Colton.
The New Jersey Symphony will redefine what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century. Through adventurous performances, hands-on educational experiences, and robust community programming, we encourage everyone to enjoy the power and creativity of orchestral music in all its forms. Across genres and venues, for audiences of all walks of life, we strive to bring music that’s meaningful to you, to you.
As we look toward celebrating our centennial, we are renewing our deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by championing new, and often local, artists; engaging audiences for whom the inspiring depth and breadth of classical music will be new; and incorporating the broadest possible representation in all aspects of our organization—all to better reflect and serve our vibrant communities.
Our expansive educational offerings—including our youth orchestras, masterclasses, and virtual learning opportunities—will build the next generation of listeners and musicians and help students grow, both musically and personally. And we will continue to seek new ways to connect with all New Jerseyans, through programs that resonate with a variety of cultural and musical backgrounds, as well as digital innovations that make our orchestra accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
PHOTO OF DANIIL TRIFONOV BY DARIO ACOSTA
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