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Princeton Pro Musica Says Farewell to Ms. Slade With the Glories of Bach’s Mass in B Minor
Thirty-three years, or a third of a century, is a long time in any organization’s history. In her pre-concert remarks, Princeton Pro Musica Artistic Director Frances Fowler Slade commented that…
Princeton Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Mother’s Day In Impressionistic Style
To close its 2011-12 season, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra presented musical roses — two light airy flowers and one sturdy plant with solid roots. It no doubt was very difficult…
Metropolitan Opera Star David Daniels Fills Richardson at University Concert
The counter-tenor superstar has been undergoing a relatively recent resurgence, yet much of the 17th and 18th century operas — which audiences are familiar with — were written with this…
Princeton University Orchestra Presents 20th Century Giants in Season’s Last Concert
Princeton University Orchestra’s annual Stuart B. Mindlin Memorial Concerts are a celebration from many standpoints. Besides honoring a former member of the orchestra, these concerts also celebrate the graduating seniors…
Boheme Opera NJ Presents “Magic Flute” In College of New Jersey ‘s Kendall Hall Theatre
There are a number of venues for opera performance in the Princeton area, but one which is often overlooked is the Kendall Hall Theatre on the campus of The College…
Princeton University Opera Rises to Challenge Of Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring”
Every year or two, the Princeton University Department of Music presents a major opera with students in the starring roles. Given the magnitude of this year’s production, it is clear…
New York City’s Ballet “Farm Team” Brings Their Program to McCarter
At McCarter Theatre last fall, a group of principal dancers from the New York City Ballet took part in a lecture demonstration about the works of choreographer George Balanchine.…
University’s Music Department Presents An Evening of One-Act Opera Premieres
One only has to attend a local Metropolitan opera moviecast to know that opera is popular in Princeton. What is lesser known to audiences in the area is the process…
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Showcases Legend André Watts and Three Young Musicians
Musical ensembles in Princeton have presented a number of fine soloists over the years, and when a superstar passes through, it is immediately noticeable. Pianist André Watts has been a…
Shakespeare’s Works Inspired Three Composers In Spring Concert at Richardson Auditorium
Over this past season, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has been expanding the simple concert presentation format to creating a multi-day performance experience with pre-concert lectures, open forums with composers…
