Archibald Willard, The Spirit of '76 (c. 1876)
Spring Conccert: For the Love of the New World
Friday, May 15, 7:30 PM,Nicholas Music Center
Experience a vibrant program that brings together two musical visions: Darius Milhaud’s La Création du monde, which blends jazz influences with classical style in a lively portrayal of creation, and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”), which draws on American musical inspiration to create one of the most beloved symphonies of all time. Together these works celebrate the meeting of cultures and the power of music to tell stories across the world. Discount tickets are availble now. Two reserved VIP seats, the best in the house, are available for donation of $100 or more.
NBCO Spring Salons: Two Series of Music Inspired by American History
“America in Music”
The season’s first and third Salon of the Spring season will feature works by American composers and evocative of American themes. Join us for an inspiring program that will include works by Higdon, Barber, Ives, Dvořák, and more! Dates and performance venues for this program are as follows:
Barron Arts Center
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 1pm
First Reformed–New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12pm
“The Revolutionary War in New Jersey”
Funded in part by Middlesex County (NJ), the second group of salons this season will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the ideals that drove the Founding Fathers and their compatriots to action. Celebrate that momentous event with an exciting program that will include works by Shield, Cage, and even a work commissioned by the Composers Guild of New Jersey for the NBCO that will highlight New Jersey’s role in the Revolution. A noted Revolutionary War historian, Arthur Lefkowitz, will describe both significant and less well-known events that took place in New Jersey. These salons are free (excepting reservation fees where applicable). Dates and performance venues for this program are as follows:
