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Princeton Celebrates William Scheide’s “Century of Joy” in Glorious Style
Joy comes in many forms and has been represented in music in many ways. Joy was definitely the overriding theme of the annual William H. Scheide “Birthday Benefit” concert held…
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Gets Creative With Tan Dun Concerto
A floral supplies store would seem an odd place to shop for musical instruments, but in preparation for New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s (NJSO) recent North American premiere of Tan Dun’s Earth…
Princeton University Opera Theater Opens 2014 With Successful Production of Monteverdi Opera
The academic year goes by quickly, especially with a holiday break half-way through. The Princeton University Opera Theater always takes on a challenging opera to be presented shortly after the…
“Ode to Joy” Concert at Richardson Marks Bill Scheide’s 100th Birthday
Princeton philanthropist William H. Scheide, known affectionately as “Bill,” turned 100 on Monday. For the past six years, the ever youthful music lover, Bach scholar and bibliophile, whose name is…
Princeton Professor Simon Morrison Has Insights on Bolshoi Ballet Scandal
As a professor in Princeton University’s music department specializing in Russian and Soviet music and dance, Simon Morrison is an expert on the famed Bolshoi Theatre. The Moscow arts institution…
The Princeton University Orchestra Pays Tribute to Freedom in Concert
There are numerous musical ensembles on the Princeton University campus which occasionally combine for joint concerts. An unusual musical collaboration took place this past week as the University Orchestra and…
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Presents Dynamic Piano Soloist in Richardson Auditorium
Black Friday is principally known for early Christmas shopping, but music has its own post-Thanksgiving tradition in Princeton with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Black Friday” concert. Starting within just…
Westminster Community Orchestra Presents Performing Jewel in Beethoven Piano Concerto
The Westminster Conservatory, which houses the Westminster Community Orchestra, has within its ranks a wealth of musical talent not often heard on area public stages. The Community Orchestra and conductor…
Princeton and Yale Combine Football And Music in Concert of Choral Works
Each year at this time, Princeton takes on Yale in a football game that, for more than a century, has been bringing out the best in student competition. Over the…
War Profiteering, Moral Angst and Family Strife at Intime In “All My Sons” (1947), Arthur Miller’s First Successful Play
In the manner of Aeschylus, Sophocles’ Oedipus and the great tragedies of Henrik Ibsen, Arthur Miller’s All My Sons (1947) is a drama of retrospective analysis. Written and set in…
