New Jersey Symphony Presents The Firebird with Xian Zhang

Saturday, March 08, 2025 @ 8:00pm

Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Xian Zhang conductor

Jonathan Spitz cello

Nimbus Dance | Samuel Pott, artistic director & choreographer

New Jersey Symphony

Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude from Cello Suite No. 2

Behold the majesty and wonder of solo Bach, as Principal Cello Jonathan Spitz spins this mesmerizing theme from thin air.

Caroline Shaw Valencia

The valencia orange, described as “a thing of nature, yet so complex and extraordinary” inspired this expertly-crafted spring quartet.

Qasim Naqvi God Docks at Death Harbor (Piano Quintet Version)

Naqvi calls this piece “a vision of our planet years from now … the quiet and peacefulness of a world restoring itself.”

Igor Stravinsky Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss

Stravinsky loved the Romantics like Tchaikovsky, and created this charming and lilting Divertimento after him.

Igor Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird

A tale of a deathless, tyrannical overlord in battle with a handsome young prince who’s aided by a magical bird. The Firebird has one of the most exciting finales in all classical music.