Community Calendar

“Recognized as one of jazz’s pre-eminent vocalists, young Sofija Knezevic is making her name as one of the most significant singers in jazz today. While her singing is steeped in tradition, her improvisational virtuosity and creativity are breathtaking.” – New York Times

WWA is thrilled to be bringing the talents of Sofija and her group to our audience. The show is perfect for lovers of jazz and vocal music, ages 15 to 99!

Come celebrate the rich musical tapestry of our area at this full orchestral concert highlighting local cultures.

The American experience is reflected in Aaron Copland's iconic “Appalachian Spring.” “Under the Night Sky in the Philippines, ” a world premiere, captures the romance of Pacific Islands. Our lively Hispanic scene is the focus of the wildly popular, flamboyant composition “Danzón number 2” by Arturo Márquez. The tabla, a pair of hand drums with an amazing range of percussive effects, highlights the richness of the Asian culture in Eric Watson’s “Dialogue for Tabla and Orchestra.”

Xian Zhang conductor
Eric Wyrick violin
Francine Storck violin
New Jersey Symphony

Music of joy echoes our New Jersey springtime. Two buoyant Mozart masterworks surround hold-your-breath splendor by Bach, with Michael Abels providing a bluesy twist. At center stage, we’re proud to illuminate the artistry of two New Jersey Symphony principals, violinists Eric Wyrick and Francine Storck.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Johann Sebastian Bach Double Concerto for Two Violins
Michael Abels Delights and Dances
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”

Xian Zhang conductor
Eric Wyrick violin
Francine Storck violin
New Jersey Symphony

Discover what makes a live orchestra concert so special. We’ll take a deep dive into two joyous works by Mozart, as well as J.S. Bach’s incredibly famous Double Concerto for Two Violins. Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert will feature inside tips, listening cues and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing!

New Jersey Symphony Family Concert: A Music Discovery Zone is presented in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Johann Sebastian Bach Double Concerto for Two Violins
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”

Gavin Black will play a recital of works by Johan Jacob Froberger (1616-1667), Dietrich Buxtehude (c.1637-1707), Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656-1746), and Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) on a double-manual harpsichord in the German style by Keith Hill (1978).
The program will include Bach's Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro in E-flat Major BWV 998 and Fischer's suite "Urania", along with suites, variation sets, and contrapuntal works of Froberger and Buxtehude.
The concert, which will last about two hours, is free, with general admission seating, and no tickets or reservations required.
The venue, Christ Congregation, is at the corner of Walnut Lane and Houghton Road in Princeton, New Jersey. The sanctuary, which seats about one hundred, has acoustics that are both clear and resonant - very suitable for harpsichord sound.
Parking will be available in the lot behind the church - entered from Houghton Road, and on nearby streets.

Come celebrate with us as we ring in our 25th concert season with originals by composer Michael Helman along with tunes from opera to the big bands arranged especially for handbells. Family friendly fun. No admission, free will offering.

The Pennsbury Community Chorus is excited to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a special Alumni Choir Event, featuring Randall Thompson's Frostiana as well as many other works. Founding directors John McDonnell and Jim Moyer will be returning to conduct the Pennsbury Community Chorus and an alumni chorus.

Internationally acclaimed virtuoso pianist Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo candlelight recital, sponsored by the Hunter Hall, on Saturday, June 7, at 8:00 PM. Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, virtuosity, and timeless beauty!

The program opens with Schumann’s storm-swept Sonata No. 2 in G minor, followed by Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 in F minor—a masterpiece of poetic storytelling and dramatic depth. Schumann’s “Widmung,” reimagined by Liszt, soars with romantic fervor. The evening reaches its climax with Liszt’s Sonata in B minor—a monumental journey of passion, turmoil, and transcendence.
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Sophia Agranovich, a multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, and educator, is celebrated internationally as a "bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics" and praised as "a tigress of the keyboard." Her performances are hailed for their "uncommon beauty" and "superior musicianship." As a Steinway Artist, she has graced prestigious venues worldwide, from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall to Théâtre Na Loba and Ehrbar Saal. Her discography of 11 albums consistently achieves critical acclaim and high chart positions. Ms. Agranovich has received numerous accolades, including First Place honors and multiple Gold and Silver Medals. An esteemed pedagogue, she has earned various teaching awards and is listed in "Who's Who in America" and "Who's Who in the World." She serves as a voting member of NARAS, a GrammyU Mentor, and the Program Chair of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Juilliard School, where she also taught as a teaching fellow, and continued her Doctoral studies at Columbia University.

For more information, visit sophiagranovich.com.

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 7:30 PM | Trinity Center for Urban Life

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 4:00 PM | Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill

The Venetian Divas of Handel, Hasse & Veracini. With Meg Bragle and Gabriela Estephanie Solís, mezzo sopranos, and Gwyn Roberts, narration

PROGRAM:

Veracini: Arias written for Santina from Adriano in Siria

Porpora: Arias written for Santina from Mitridate

Hasse: Arias written for Faustina

Handel: Arias written for Faustina

Xian Zhang conductor
Eric Wyrick violin
Francine Storck violin
New Jersey Symphony

Music of joy echoes our New Jersey springtime. Two buoyant Mozart masterworks surround hold-your-breath splendor by Bach, with Michael Abels providing a bluesy twist. At center stage, we’re proud to illuminate the artistry of two New Jersey Symphony principals, violinists Eric Wyrick and Francine Storck.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Johann Sebastian Bach Double Concerto for Two Violins
Michael Abels Delights and Dances
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”