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2022-03-18 04:40:00
NJPAC, Prudential Hall, Newark, NJ. (Grand Tier, Seat B103, $43). Program Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Capriccio italien, Op. 45. Mason Bates Piano Concerto. Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture. Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a. It is impossible to talk about this context without referencing the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which could have led to some awkwardness (probably there is a better term to describe this) to this series of concerts. Both Carnegie Hall and the Met have cancelled some artists because of their refusal to criticize Putin directly. I do not know Trifonov's background - other than he studied at Cleveland - and allegiance so didn't know what to expect. The range of possibilities could have ranged from "nothing unusual happens" to full cancellation, this program is close to being all-Russian, after all. Before the concert began NJSO's CEO Gabriel van Aalst came on stage […]
2021-02-07 02:24:00
2021 NJSO Lunar New Year Celebration Concert. Online premiere February 6, 2021.
ProgramAndante Cantabile for Cello and Orchestra by Tchaikovsky.Manha de Carnaval by Luiz Donfa.Der Erlkonig by Schubert arr. Liszt.Purple Bamboo Tune, Traditional.Fisherman’s Song at Eventide, Traditional.Happy Days by Chu Wang-Ha.Libertango by Piazzolla.Spring Dawn by Gu Jianfen; Lyrics by Meng Haoran.Singing and Smiling by Gu Jianfen; Lyrics by Wang Jian.Flying Free by Don Besig.Farewell, Traditional arr. Nicholas Hersh.Gong Xi Gong Xi, Traditional. This was the premiere broadcast of the “event,” which consists of new recordings made at NJPAC on January 22, and archive footage from 2019 and 2020. Took quite a few screenshots during the broadcast. There were over 600 people watching, which is a good turnout. Several NJSO Chinese members introduced pieces in the program, and there were guest appears by Gabriel van Aalst, NJSO CEO; Huang Ping, Chinese Consul General; Lang Lang; and others. The program was pre-recorded, but still very enjoyable. Usually I am out-of-town during […]
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2016-06-30 17:40:07
US orch nicks London manager
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has appointed Gabriel van Aalst to be its President & CEO, starting in October. Gabriel has been chief exec of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the London chamber ensemble where Joshua Bell is artistic director. Before that, he worked for the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
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