New Jersey Performing Arts Center
December 2022
Richard Goode with the New Jersey Symphony at NJPAC
Hugh Wolff conductor Richard Goode piano New Jersey Symphony Beethoven Egmont Overture The powerful and expressive Egmont Overture distills all of Beethoven’s musical hallmarks—storminess, heroism, triumph—into eight minutes. In 1956,…
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Daniil Trifonov and the New Jersey Symphony Perform Brahms, at NJPAC
Xian Zhang conductor Daniil Trifonov piano New Jersey Symphony Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 Grammy Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov brings his technique, style, poetry and power to one of the…
Find out more »An Evening with Fred Hersch and Esperanza Spalding at NJPAC
Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch and jazz vocalist Esperanza Spalding celebrate the release of their album Alive at the Village Vanguard, recorded at the legendary club for a packed…
Find out more »March 2023
Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax and Leonidas Kavakos at NJPAC
The Washington Post describes the artistry of Emanuel Ax as “thoughtful, lyrical, lustrous.” London’s Independent calls Leonidas Kavakos “a musician’s musician. Technically, there is nothing he cannot execute on this…
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Inon Barnatan and the Philadelphia Orchestra at NJPAC
Program Julia Perry: Study for Orchestra Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24 Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” The fabulous Philadelphia sound – as only it can sound at NJPAC. Rising…
Find out more »George Li and the New Jersey Symphony at NJPAC
Performers Gemma New conductor George Li piano New Jersey Symphony</p Sarah Gibson warp & weft Sarah Gibson drew inspiration from artist Miriam Schapiro and the art of weaving for her…
Find out more »November 2023
Elio Villafranca Quintet Presents “Standing by the Crossroads”, at NJPAC
The WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series brings world-renowned jazz musicians to concert halls and venues throughout New York and New Jersey. These concerts give young listeners the chance to discover…
Find out more »Abdullah Ibrahim Trio, at NJPAC
You’re invited to an intimate performance with the Abdullah Ibrahim Trio, South Africa’s most distinguished pianist and a world-respected master musician. Dollar Brand, as he was known, was exposed to…
Find out more »May 2024
New Jersey Symphony: Jeremy Denk, Anna Clyne, Beethoven’s “Eroica”, at NJPAC
Markus Stenz conductor Jeremy Denk piano New Jersey Symphony Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture Berlioz exploded every idea of what an orchestra could do and be, and his Roman Carnival Overture…
Find out more »June 2024
Matthew Whitaker: Bethany Jazz Vespers, at NJPAC
For 150 years, The Bethany Baptist Church of Newark has been one of the leading African American houses of worship. The Church features monthly jazz in its Saturday evening Vesper…
Find out more »New Jersey Symphony: Danil Trifonov Plays Gershwin, at NJPAC
Xian Zhang conductor Daniil Trifonov piano New Jersey Symphony Daniel Bernard Roumain New Work (World Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission) The New Jersey Symphony premieres an all-new commission from Resident…
Find out more »September 2024
Herbie Hancock and Band at NJPAC
For any jazz fan, it’s a thrill to witness keyboard legend Herbie Hancock perform. He cooks, he smokes, he’s absolute fire — and he burns the place to the ground…
Find out more »Herbie Hancock and Band at NJPAC
Overview For any jazz fan, it’s a thrill to witness keyboard legend Herbie Hancock perform. He cooks, he smokes, he’s absolute fire — and he burns the place to the…
Find out more »November 2024
New Jersey Symphony with Inon Barnatan, Piano at NJPAC
Xian Zhang conductor Inon Barnatan piano New Jersey Symphony Gabriela Ortiz Kauyumari Mexico’s most celebrated composer today created her Kauyumari based on an ancient rite of her homeland, which starts…
Find out more »Davell Crawford: A Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark, at NJPAC
The WBGO Children’s Concert Series brings world-renowned jazz musicians to concert halls and venues throughout New York and New Jersey. These concerts give young listeners the chance to discover the enjoyment…
Find out more »Jazz Jams Directed by Pianist and Bandleader James Austin, at NJPAC
Join at NJPAC's monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers…
Find out more »December 2024
An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee, at NJPAC
Broadway and TV sensation Katharine McPhee joins 16-time GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, composer and producer David Foster for this intimate cabaret-style concert. With David on the keys and Katharine at the…
Find out more »Jazz Jams Directed by Pianist and Bandleader James Austin, at NJPAC
Join at NJPAC's monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers…
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