HOBOKEN–Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the city of Hoboken proudly present the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at Pier A Park on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and guests are invited to bring a picnic and blanket or low back chair. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Demarest School, located at 158 Fourth St.
“This event has become a great annual tradition that our community loves, and we are proud to again host this world-class orchestra for a free outdoor concert on our waterfront,” said Zimmer. “As part of Hoboken’s Sinatra Centennial celebration, this year’s event will also include a tribute to Frank Sinatra with a medley of his classics.”
Take a seat on the lawn of Pier A Park and spend a relaxing summer evening outdoors! As night falls, the New York City skyline lights up behind the orchestra, making this a unique and romantic summer symphony concert destination. Hear classical dances from Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Brahms in the first half. Then, rev up for a lively second half when the NJSO plays tunes from swing, Latin, pop and a whole lot more.
Bring the whole family! At 6 p.m., a pre-concert “instrument petting zoo” by Touch the Music provides a hands-on experience for kids to try out different instruments. Enjoy a picnic, bring the kids—and by all means, bring your dancing shoes!
Program includes selections from:
Dvorak Carnival Overture
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5
Mozart Ballet Music from Idomeneo
Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Mendelssohn Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker
Bernstein/Peress West Side Story Overture
Arr. Norris Ellington Medley
Arr. Nowak Fiesta Latina
Arr. Topper Let’s Dance Disco Hits
Arr. Moss Salute to Ol’ Blue Eyes
Custer Big Band Salute
Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Encore: Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever
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