Concert Information
HANS GRAF conductor
JEFFREY KAHANE piano (pictured)
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Van Cliburn finalist Jeffrey Kahane “occupies an exalted position among living pianists” (Bachtrack); he’s sure to enthrall in Beethoven’s iconic concerto. Works by Ravel and Shostakovich—one elegiac, the other mischievous—make appealing bookends.
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RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin
Each of the four wistful and elegant movements commemorates a friend who died in battle during World War I. The oboe shines throughout.
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BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
Grand yet nuanced; generations of listeners have loved this piece, and critics have judged it to be among Beethoven’s greatest and most innovative works.
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SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 1
Shostakovich composed this sardonic work at 18; it was an enormous success, instantly bringing him international attention.
NJSO Accent Events
NJSO Food Drive
Non-perishable food items will be accepted for donation to local food banks. More info.
Classical Conversation – Thu, Feb 28, at 6:30 pm and Sun, Mar 3, at 2 pm
Enjoy a lively Classical Conversation beginning one hour before the performance. Guest conductor Hans Graf will chat with NJSO Director of Artistic Planning Patrick Chamberlain.
College Night – Sat, Mar 2, after the concert
$10 tickets for college students include the concert and a post-concert party with refreshments. More info.
Groups save up to 30%
Groups of 9 or more receive significant discounts on single ticket prices!
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Sample on Spotify
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Sponsors
The March 3 concert is generously sponsored by Bank of America.