New Jersey Symphony: Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Schubert
About This Event
For its Opening Weekend at NJPAC, the New Jersey Symphony presents a program of Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Beethoven's music in this context underscores the shift from Classical form to Romantic expression; Schubert brings a focus on melody and formal architecture familiar from his songs and chamber works. The orchestra frames these contrasting but related approaches.
About the Artists
New Jersey Symphony
The New Jersey Symphony is a professional orchestra based in New Jersey, known for performing a wide range of classical and contemporary music.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, a monumental figure in the world of classical music, continues to captivate audiences with his timeless compositions, which range from the Classical era's elegance to the Romantic period's emotive depth.
Franz Schubert
Franz Schubert is best known as a foundational voice in European art music, with a catalog that ranges from song cycles and chamber works to symphonies and late piano pieces. In New York City, his music appears regularly in programs at Groupmuse NYC and Bargemusic, where it sits alongside composers from Mozart and Beethoven to Bartók and Finzi, and in collaborations associated with artists such as Muriel Oberhofer, Eric Clark, and Alexander Fiterstein.