May 19 Sunday
Experience the heartrending journey of "An American Soldier" at the Perelman Performing Arts Center, from May 12—19, 2024. This powerful opera, with music by Huang Ruo and a libretto by David Henry Hwang, unveils the true story of Army Pvt. Danny Chen. Directed by Chay Yew and co-produced with Boston Lyric Opera and the American Composers Orchestra, this New York City premiere echoes the profound narrative of honor, courage, and the harrowing reality of a soldier facing discrimination from within his ranks. Secure your seats for a profound narrative of identity, sacrifice, and the quest for justice
The Westminster Community Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Ruth Ochs, will present its season finale, Nature and Magic, on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Hillman Hall in the Marian Buckelew Cullen Center on the Westminster Campus in Princeton. Suggested admission of $10/person cash will be accepted at the door. Audience members requiring seating assistance should arrive at 2:30 p.m.
The orchestra’s final concert of the season will feature Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G major, his tribute to the beauty of the Bohemian countryside and Scene 1 from Mozart’s enchanting The Magic Flute which will be performed by Tanvi Patil, Julianna Wong, and Madeleine Nieman, students from Westminster’s Honors Music Program, who are coached by Danielle Sinclair. The concert will also include Henry Mancini’s “Moon River,” arranged by John Moss.
Redivivus Opera (RVO) is proud to announce D’oh Re Mi: A Salute of Music in Animation, on Sunday May 19th 3:00 PM at Crossroads Hall St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Freehold, NJ.
Under the direction of music director Brit Montoro, this concert will feature music from many favorite animation shows including but not limited to The Simpson, Bob’s Burgers, and more.
Free will offering at the door. A light reception will follow the performance.
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Markus Stenz conductor Jeremy Denk pianoNew Jersey Symphony
The sound of revolution. France’s Berlioz crafted a whole new world for the orchestra in his Roman Carnival Overture. Closer to home, The New York Times selected Anna Clyne for their feature “Five Minutes that Will Make You Love Classical Music,” and her new piano concerto ATLAS in the hands of Jeremy Denk shows you why. And Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 bursts with an energy that shocked his contemporaries 200 years ago and still sounds new.
Berlioz Roman Carnival OvertureAnna Clyne ATLAS (New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission)Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
A guided tour through the rich and diverse musical moments of one of Monmouth County’s longest-lived arts organizations. Join MCC as we highlight some of your favorite numbers throughout the decades and celebrate what’s to come — a sparkling future of music-making with you.
With a nostalgic mix of selections from classical composers like Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Vivaldi to fan favorites Gilbert and Sullivan and Golden Age titans Frank Loesser and Rogers and Hammerstein, there’s something for everyone in this show, from our earliest supporters to first-time fans.
Deep in the heart of the Indian Jungle, Bagheera, the black panther, discovers a Man-Cub. Only the wolves Akela and Raksha may save his life and raise him as their own. But Shere Khan, the Great Tiger, has targeted the boy. Bagheera teaches the boy all he knows about the Jungle. Baloo the lovable bear befriends Mowgli and saves him from the fearsome grasp of Kaa, the Python, and the wild Monkey-People. But who can save him from Shere Kahn?
PERPETUAL LIGHT: Mozart and Golijov
Sunday, May 19, 2024In person at All Souls Church
Mozart’s imposing Requiem—a swansong of sorts that has been shrouded in mystery from its inception—has fascinated performers, musicologists, and audiences for almost a quarter of a millennium. The Musica Viva NY choir and orchestra pair Mozart’s masterpiece with an equally imposing work by the brilliant Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov.
Golijov, OceanaMozart, Requiem
Musica Viva NY Choir and OrchestraAlejandro Hernandez-Valdez, Artistic DirectorTrent Johnson, Assistant Director
Musica Viva NY is a chamber choir of thirty professionals and highly skilled volunteers in New York City, bringing world-class music to a widening community through its annual concert series, outreach programs, and an ambitious artistic vision. Beyond high-quality concert performances, Musica Viva NY also serves the communities of New York City through a variety of rich outreach programs.
May 23 Thursday
Ukrainian-American pianist Inna Faliks celebrates her newly released album and 2023 book with a concert featuring premieres by Clarice Assad, Maya Miro Johnson, Veronika Krausas, Mike Garson and Ljova, alongside Beethoven's "Eroica" Variations and music by Bach, Chopin, and Paganini.
May 25 Saturday