By Mabel Pais

NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY (NJS)

Join NJS as your Symphony triumphantly brings back this great holiday tradition! Music Director Xian Zhang will conduct Handel’s incomparable classic ‘Messiah.’ Joining Xian and the musicians will be the talented singers of Montclair State University, who will delight audiences as they sing the glorious “Hallelujah Chorus.”

HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’

Friday, December 16 @ 8:00 pm

Richardson Auditorium in Princeton

61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

Holiday Singalong

Friday, December 16 at 7 pm

Enjoy a festive singalong of holiday songs and carols – including a quick rehearsal of the “Hallelujah Chorus” – with the Montclair State University Singers and Heather J. Buchanan.

Sunday, December 18 @ 7:00 pm

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark

89 Ridge Street , Newark, NJ 07104

Program

Handel’s Messiah

New Jersey Symphony Holiday Tradition

PART I, PART II, PART III

Xian Zhang conductor

Ellie Dehn soprano

Maya Lahyani mezzo-soprano

Miles Mykkanen tenor

Nicholas Newton bass-baritone

Montclair State University Singers | Heather J. Buchanan, director

For more information on Program Notes, visit njsymphony.org.

TICKETS

For tickets to either of the performances, visit njsymphony.org.

New Jersey Symphony (NJS)

The New Jersey Symphony will redefine what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century. As NJS celebrates its centennial, it is renewing its deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by championing new, and often local, artists; engaging audiences for whom the inspiring depth and breadth of classical music will be new; and incorporating the broadest possible representation in all aspects of the organization — all to better reflect and serve its vibrant communities. Its expansive educational offerings—including the youth orchestras, masterclasses, and virtual learning opportunities — will build the next generation of listeners and musicians and help students grow, both musically and personally. Across genres and venues, for audiences of all walks of life, it strives to bring music that’s meaningful to you, to you.