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Nov 3, 2022

Former New Jersey Symphony employee discusses the New Jersey Symphony’s roots in Montclair

Former New Jersey Symphony employee Helen S. Paxton wrote about the New Jersey Symphony’s roots with it’s formation in Montclair, and the…

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Oct 26, 2022

Nicholas Hersh previews Jaws in Concert with New Jersey Stage

New Jersey Stage previews the Oct. 28–30 performances of the original summer blockbuster, Jaws in Concert, with an interview with guest…

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Oct 25, 2022

NJ Advance Media and Town Topics give Michelle Cann’s performance with the New Jersey Symphony solid reviews

“Cann played with great power, and at times it was hard to follow her very fast-moving hands. There were numerous extended passages for solo piano,…

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Oct 11, 2022

NJ Advance Media and NJArts.net praise the first concert of the New Jersey Symphony’s centennial season

“The well-attended and well-played concert Friday reminded how classical music still holds a place of pride in the Garden State — and America…

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Sep 30, 2022

Gabriel Van Aalst previews the centennial season with NJ.com

New Jersey Symphony President & CEO Gabriel Van Aalst speaks to NJ.com to discuss the New Jersey Symphony’s centennial season and how it…

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Sep 30, 2022

CBS2 New York: Bart Feller shares his experience of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease

During times where providing care for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, New Jersey Symphony Principal Flutist Bart Feller…

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Sep 27, 2022

NJArts.net previews centennial season with Xian Zhang

Music Director Xian Zhang speaks to NJArts.net’s Courtney Smith to preview the 100th season of the New Jersey Symphony and what to expect from…

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Oct 11, 2021

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra brings gusto in their return to the concert hall

“Since becoming the music director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in 2016, the dynamic conductor Xian Zhang has worked steadily to reflect…

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May 4, 2019

Watch | Experience Star Wars with the NJSO in 2020

In 2020, the Star Wars Film Concert Series with the NJSO continues with Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Apr 8, 2019

Review | NJ.com: ‘NJSO surprises, delights’

“Thanks to Zhang and the orchestra for making the Konzertstück and Schubert sound like revelations.”

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Mar 1, 2019

Watch | ‘3 Perfect Days: Newark’

United Airlines’ Hemispheres Travel Show spent “Three Perfect Days” exploring Newark, and one of their first stops was an NJSO rehearsal…

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Feb 11, 2019

Listen | NJSO Chamber Players to perform music of women composers

On March 14, the NJSO Chamber Players perform works by prolific female composers to honor women in music.

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