The Firebird with Xian Zhang
Featuring Nimbus Dance and new dance choreography! | New Jersey Symphony Classical
Concert Information
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Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude from Cello Suite No. 2
Behold the majesty and wonder of solo Bach, as Principal Cello Jonathan Spitz spins this mesmerizing theme from thin air.
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Caroline Shaw Valencia
The valencia orange, described as “a thing of nature, yet so complex and extraordinary” inspired this expertly-crafted spring quartet.
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Qasim Naqvi God Docks at Death Harbor (Piano Quintet Version)
Naqvi calls this piece “a vision of our planet years from now … the quiet and peacefulness of a world restoring itself.” Nimbus Dance joins with brand new choreography, titled “Dark Water.”
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Igor Stravinsky Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
Stravinsky loved the Romantics like Tchaikovsky, and created this charming and lilting Divertimento after him.
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Igor Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird
Stravinsky's The Firebird has one of the most exciting finales in all classical music, brought to life here with Nimbus Dance at center stage for the Newark concerts. In a dramatic and inventive departure from traditional renditions, Samuel Pott and Nimbus Dance reimagine The Firebird blending myth and modernity. In this tale, an Icarus-like figure, and a girl from a family in turmoil, seek freedom and liberation through flight.
Classical Conversation
Friday, March 7, at 7 pm and Sunday, March 9, at 2 pm at NJPAC in Newark
Enjoy a lively Classical Conversation before the performance. Learn more about the music from New Jersey Symphony musicians, guest artists and other engaging insiders.
Concert Prelude
Saturday, March 8, at 7 pm at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank
Experience the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s outstanding Academy Wind Quartet’s special pre-concert performance.
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The donor intermission reception at the March 9 performance is sponsored by The GenWealth Group, Inc.
The choreography of Dark Water was commissioned by New Jersey Symphony. Additional commissioning support is made possible through the O’Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation.
The choreography of Firebird was commissioned by New Jersey Symphony with additional commissioning support from New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Programs, artists and prices are subject to change.