(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra is proud to announce the winners of its 21st Annual Young Artist Competition, held on April 26, 2025, at the National Opera Center's Scorca Recital Hall in New York City. This long-standing competition supports the next generation of classical musicians and continues the orchestra's commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement.

2025 Grand Prize Winner: Miranda Isbitts – Violin

Division Winners: Junior Division: Oliver Mar – Cello; Senior Division: Nicholas Kim – Cello; College Division: Blues Zhang – Violin

Honorable Mentions: Dylan Hamme – Violin, Sarah Spitzer – Viola, Emily Sun – Cello

Previous Winners Include: Matthew Hakkarainen, Esther Youjeong Yang, Sophia Werner, Sooah Jeon, SoHyun Ko, Hikaru Yonezaki, Randall Goosby, Bryan Cheng, Xiaoxuan Shi, Nathan Meltzer, Ari Boutris, Ming Nga Cheung, Dylan Wu, Anton Rist, Brieuc Vourch, Jennifer Choi, Lindy Tsai, Ethan Siegel, Philo Lee, and Christina Hughes.

Applications for the 2026 Young Artist Competition are now open! Click here to apply.

Upcoming Performances – 2025–2026 Season

Principal Conductor: Kyunghun Kim

Fall Concert

Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 2:00pm | Fair Lawn Community Center

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 3:00pm | Broadway Presbyterian Church

Guest Conductor: Jason Tramm

Program:

- Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture

- Elgar: Sea Pictures, Op. 37 | Laura Zahn, mezzo-soprano

- Bruch: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 | Blues Zhang, violin

Nutcracker Ballet with Ballet Arts

Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025

River Dell Regional High School

Winter Concert

Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 2:00pm | Broadway Presbyterian Church

Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 2:00pm | Fair Lawn Community Center

Program:

- Brahms: Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11

- Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364 | Kathleen Butler-Hopkins, violin; Francesca Silos, viola

- Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 3 | Lanny Paykin, cello

Coppélia Ballet with Ballet Arts

Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026

River Dell Regional High School

Spring Concert

Sunday, May 10, 2026 – 2:00pm | Fair Lawn Community Center

Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 2:00pm | Broadway Presbyterian Church

Program:

- Elgar: Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20

- Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 | Miranda Isbitts, violin

- Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

The Adelphi Orchestra, now in its 72nd season, has been a cornerstone of classical music in New Jersey and the greater New York area. Celebrated for its support of young artists and community engagement, the orchestra continues to deliver exceptional performances and provide a platform for emerging talent.

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New Jersey Symphony Presents Mozart’s Requiem

Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Steven Mackey: MEMOIR

Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Benny Goodman & The Kingdom of Swing

Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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The Duprees In Concert with special guest Who’s Johnny

Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Liberace Tribute

Sunday, April 19, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)
102 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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EVENT PREVIEWS

The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

(NEWTON, NJ) -- If you watched the film Song Sung Blue and realized you like more Neil Diamond songs that you thought you did, you should check out So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Tuckerton Porchfest returns May 2nd with Music, Poetry, Art & Community along Main Street

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Tuckerton Porchfest returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (rain date: May 3rd) from 11:00am to 4:00pm, transforming Main Street into a vibrant, walkable celebration of local creativity. Featuring live music, poetry, visual art, vendors, and community experiences, this grassroots festival invites attendees to explore multiple porch stages hosted by local businesses and residents.

Shinedown to Play Shows in Newark and Philly in July

(NEWARK, NJ) -- One of the biggest bands in the world, Shinedown, will be releasing their brand new studio album EI8HT on May 29, 2026 (via Atlantic Records) and released the new song "Outlaw." In addition, they announced their massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour, taking the band to 11 countries across 54 dates, including local stops at Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, July 21st and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 23rd.

2026 Jersey City Jazz Festival to Take Place May 29-31

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Jersey City Jazz Festival returns in 2026 with its biggest event yet, inviting music fans of all ages to experience jazz from across the spectrum including straight-ahead, Latin jazz and more throughout an unforgettable three-day celebration. Presented by Exchange Place Alliance, the free event runs from Friday evening, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 along the Hudson River waterfront at Exchange Place Plaza, offering sweeping views of lower Manhattan.

Music at Bunker Hill presents Trio Zimbalist

(SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill presents Trio Zimbalist in their first appearance on their series on May 10, 2026 at 3:00pm. Trio Zimbalist has been celebrated for its "highly charged performances" (The Strad) and its "liveliness and vigor of playing" (Athinorama).