NJSO presents outdoor summer concerts statewide
NEWARK, NJ (May 31, 2013)—The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra continues its annual tradition of presenting summer concerts in outdoor venues throughout New Jersey. The Orchestra performs selections from Bizet’s Carmen , Copland’s Rodeo and Bernstein’s West Side Story, alongside favori te tunes from Gershwin and movie classics like John Williams’ Raiders March and more. Patriotic tributes include “America the Beautiful” and Sousa’s “The Stars and St ripes Forever,” and the Orchestra honors servicemen and women with the moving Armed Forces Salute. These summer concerts reflect the NJSO’s commitment to bringing live symphonic music to communities throughout the state.
Concerts take place on the following dates:
- Thursday, June 20, at Pier A Park in Hoboken (7:30 pm) – Free concert
- Sunday, June 23, Giralda Farms in Madison (6 pm)
- Friday, June 28, at Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark (7:30 pm) – Free concert with fireworks
- Saturday, June 29, at Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne (8 pm) – Free concert
- Sunday, June 30, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor (7:30 pm) – Free concert with fireworks
For more information, visit www.njsymphony.org/summer.
MUSIC AT MOORLAND
Thursday, June 27, at 7:30 pm
The NJSO also returns to Music at Moorland, an annual evening of open-air dining, classical music and spectacular fireworks on the lawn of Moorland Farms in Far Hills.
The evening’s selections will include Dvořák’s Carnival Overture and Slavonic Dance Op. 72, No. 2; Richard Rodgers’ The King and I Overture, Harold Arlen’s “Over the Rainbow” and patriotic favor ites including Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” Carmen Dragon’s “America the Beautiful” and John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Cellist Christine Lamprea joins Gemma New and the Orchestra for the third movement of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto.
Music at Moorland has been generously presented by Sanofi U.S. since its inception. Tickets are $40 in advance or $80 at the gate; children under 14 are admitted free. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.musicatmoorland.com.
NJSO AT PIER A PARK IN HOBOKEN (FREE CONCERT)
Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 pm
NJSO Music Director Jacques Lacombe conducts.
This event is presented by Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the City of Hoboken.
GIRALDA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Sunday, June 23, at 6 pm
NJSO Assistant Conductor Gemma New conducts.
Gates open at 4 pm for picnics and activities. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate; children’s rates are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.morrisarts.org/events/giralda or call 973.285.5115.
This concert is presented by Morris Arts.
NJSO AT ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH BROOK PARK IN NEWARK (FREE CONCERT WITH FIREWORKS)
Friday, June 28, at 7:30 pm
NJSO Assistant Conductor Gemma New conducts.
This event is presented by the County of Essex and Branch Brook Park Alliance. This concert is part of the 2013 Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series.
NJSO AT GOFFLE BROOK PARK IN HAWTHORNE (FREE CONCERT)
Saturday, June 29, at 8 pm
NJSO Assistant Conductor Gemma New conducts.
This event is presented by Friends of Passaic County Parks.
NJSO AT MERCER COUNTY PARK IN WEST WINDSOR (FREE CONCERT WITH FIREWORKS)
Sunday, June 30, at 7:30 pm
NJSO Assistant Conductor Gemma New conducts.
This event is sponsored by Bloomberg.