The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey is preparing for its fourth season
TRENTON -- The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey is tuning up in preparation for its fourth season.
The orchestra announced Thursday that it will open its 2016-17 season on Oct. 22 with a program called "The Dream of America."
The performance features Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," Antonin Dvorak's "New World Symphony" and "Ellis Island: The Dream of America," whose score will be accompanied by actors from the city's Passage Theatre and images from the Ellis Island archives.
Renowned pianist Leon Bates will join the orchestra for its New Year's Eve concert. The set includes "Light Cavalry Overture," Leonard Bernstein's "Three Dances from Fancy Free" and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."
The philharmonic's chamber orchestra will perform March 11 with Cuban violinist Ilmar Gavilan.
The season will end April 22 with a celebration of music from the Big Band era from the 1930s and 1940s. The orchestra, singers and dancers will dress in period costumes.
The Capital Philharmonic is led by music director and conductor Daniel Spalding.
The performances are at Patriots Theater at Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. Tickets range from $30 to $75 and are available at capitalphilharmonic.org or 215-893-1999.
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