Guest Attraction: New Jersey Symphony: Mahler’s Fifth Symphony
Christoph Kӧnig made his US debut in 2009 conducting your New Jersey Symphony in Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Now one of the orchestra’s closest musical friends, he returns to this piece that started it all. Plus, be the first to hear a world premiere from Resident Artistic Partner Allison Loggins-Hull.
Christoph König conductor
Gabriel Cabezas cello
New Jersey Symphony
Program:
Allison Loggins-Hull Cello Concerto (East Coast Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission)
Gustav Mahler 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 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.


















