Joshua Bell and the New Jersey Symphony end the centennial season in style
The New Jersey Symphony ended its centennial season with a collaboration with violinist Joshua Bell in Bruch’s Violin Concerto in a performance that also featured the world premiere of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s Farah (Joy) for Voice and Orchestra featuring vocalist Becky Bass and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. James C. Taylor reviewed the performance on behalf of NJ Advance Media.
The 1866 concerto is the type of flowing, Romantic-era work that showcases the best aspects of the New Jersey Symphony. Music Director Xian Zhang and Bell were in fine form, collaborating with the orchestra to deliver a performance that grabbed the audiences’ ears.
James C. Taylor of NJ Advance Media
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Courtney Smith of NJArts.net would also review the performance.
Zhang balanced Bell’s bravado with cohesive accompaniment and decisive musical language. Even Bruch’s most temperamental outbursts were modulated into silken, sumptuous textures and luscious, legato phrasing.
Courtney Smith of NJArts.net