New Jersey Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
The internationally-acclaimed conductor Markus Stenz strives to make all of his concerts “as stirring, powerful, clear, and moving as possible.” With Stenz on the New Jersey Symphony podium, here is music to inspire: from the joy of Puts’ Contact, which won a 2023 GRAMMY with Xian Zhang conducting, to the drama and triumph of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony.
Markus Stenz conductor
Time for Three
Ranaan Meyer double bass | Nick Kendall violin | Charles Yang violin
New Jersey Symphony
Richard Wagner Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin
Kevin Puts Contact
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5
About the New Jersey Symphony:
The New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of the Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 60 concerts at mainstage venues across the state, including Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank and Morristown as well as schools and public spaces statewide. Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion while providing students across the state unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other outreach programs. In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal and concert space in Jersey City, set to open in 2026.
For more information about the New Jersey Symphony, visit njsymphony.org or email information@njsymphony.org. Tickets are available for purchase by phone 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) or on the Orchestra’s website.