Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
A musical tour around the world—Xian Zhang is your travel agent as we journey from the Nordic chill of Finland with Sibelius’ nationalistic overture, to the warmth and fire of Latin America with Gabriela Montero’s thrilling concerto, coming home with Dvořák’s love letter to America, the “New World” Symphony.
Xian Zhang conductor
Gabriela Montero piano
New Jersey Symphony
Program:
Jean Sibelius Karelia Overture
Gabriela Montero Piano Concerto No. 1, “Latin”
Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
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 55 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 2027.
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.
Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony
A musical tour around the world—Xian Zhang is your travel agent as we journey from the Nordic chill of Finland with Sibelius’ nationalistic overture, to the warmth and fire of Latin America with Gabriela Montero’s thrilling concerto, coming home with Dvořák’s love letter to America, the “New World” Symphony.
MPAC is now using All-In Pricing. The prices you see on our website now include all service fees.
Ticket buyer and members of the ticket buyer’s party agree to observe and obey all instructions, warnings, or other requirements provided in advance of the event and on site. Please note that current conditions / regulations / guidelines are subject to change based on the status / situation known at the time, and that individual artists may impose their own restrictions.
