We celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Bay Atlantic Symphony with a joyful season finale as we perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in collaboration with the Greater South Jersey Chorus and an amazing quartet of singers. William Grant Still’s Phantom Chapel sets the concert tone through its cosmic mystery. This concert is set to be a joyful end to a memorable season!

William Grant Still– (Arr. Shelley Hanson)—Phantom Chapel
Beethoven–Symphony No. 9

Color and rhythms abound in this program that will capture your heart. The first half emphasizes “folk” with Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances, as well as Rodrigo’s Zarabanda lejana y villancico, followed by Rodrigo’s Concierto d’Aranjuez, stunningly performed by Junhong Kuang, an international guitar phenom.

Bartok—Romanian Folk Dances
Rodrigo—Zarabanda lejana y villancico
Rodrigo—Concierto d’Aranjuez

A Silver Celebration! The highlight of this concert is our maestro, Jed Gaylin, conducting Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414 from the keyboard. Jed will perform as our piano soloist in celebration of his 25 years with the Bay Atlantic Symphony.

Webern—Langsamer Satz
Mozart—Piano Concerto No. 12
in A Major, K. 414, Jed Gaylin, piano
Haydn—Symphony No. 44 in E Minor, (Trauer)

Our Holiday concert celebrates the traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa in a delightful array of classical and traditional pieces, closing with a rousing audience sing-along. Our featured soloist is Soprano Renee Richardson. Always a favorite with our audiences!

Holst—Saint Paul’s Suite
Bach—Brandenburg concerto No. 3
Valerie Coleman—Umoja (The First Day of Kwanzaa)
Russell Steinberg—Light’s On! A Hanukkah Medley
Bach/Gounod—Ave Maria TBD, tenor
Adam—Cantique de Noël (O Holy Night) TBD, tenor
Harris—A Medley of Christmas Carols
Audience sing-along!

Violin sensation Stefan Jackiw returns for his sixth appearance with the Bay Atlantic Symphony, performing one of Benjamin Britten’s most lyrically searching and shimmering works, followed by Sibelius’ rousing and colorful creation— his 5th Symphony.