FESTIVE FUN: Ryan Shaw and Capathia Jenkins return to the Princeton Festival on June 6 with songs by Prince, Whitney. Houson, Stevie Wonder, and Elvis Presley, among others. This year’s festival runs June 6-21.

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will hold the annual Princeton Festival from June 6-21 on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. The performing arts showcase includes a concert by soprano Renée Fleming, an evening of songs by Sondheim, Puccini’s opera Tosca, an evening of dance by American Repertory Ballet, and more.

“This year’s Festival will amaze you with its breadth and variety of musical experiences,” said PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov. “Whether you like Classical, Baroque, vocal, pop music or dance and opera, I guarantee you that you will find it in our Festival line-up. Prepare to be transported by exquisite music in a beautiful setting, surrounded by nature.”

Opening Weekend begins Friday, June 6 with “ICON: The Voices That Changed Music” featuring songs by such artists as Prince, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and more, performed by returning Festival artists Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw, with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lucas Waldin.

On Saturday, June 7, soprano Renée Fleming performs with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. She will sing her favorite arias and songs in a program conducted by Milanov.

Sunday, June 8 is Community Day at the Festival, with morning yoga, a new Festival Farmers’ Market, student art exhibit, and free family activities followed by a ticketed, cabaret-style performance of “Sondheim in the City” with Broadway star Melissa Errico.

Opera is at the heart of the Festival with Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” taking centerstage June 13, 15, and 17. Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree stars as Tosca. Victor Starsky takes on the role of Cavaradossi and Luis Ledesma portrays Scarpia. Festival veterans Eric Delagrange and Nicholas Nestorak are cast as Cesare Angelotti and Spoletta, respectively. Jacob Hanes is in the role of Sciarrone.

American Repertory Ballet performs “An Evening of Pas de deux,” accompanied by the PSO on Saturday, June 14. “Viva Vivaldi! with Daniel Rowland and Maja Bogdanovic is on Friday, June 20.

Two concerts will be performed at Trinity Church: Tessa Lark, Violin: Stradgrass on Thursday, June 12, and The Sebastians: Baroque Brilliance on Wednesday, June 18.

Masters of Soul: A Motown Revue caps the Festival’s Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, and ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA on Saturday, June 21.

The Festival’s outdoor venue features concessions and space for attendees to gather outdoors before performances and during intermissions. Main-stage events are presented in a state-of-the-art, rain-proof performance pavilion which will be expanded this year to include additional seating to accommodate growing audiences.

Visit princetonsymphony.org/festival or call (609) 497-0020 for more information.