Steven Mackey & Mozart at State Theatre New Jersey

Xian Zhang conductor
Meigui Zhang soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano mezzo-soprano
Alicia Olatuja mezzo-soprano
Sean Panikkar tenor
Nathan Berg bass-baritone
Steven Mackey electric guitar
Princeton University Glee Club | Gabriel Crouch, director
New Jersey Symphony

Xian Zhang explores one of Mozart's most gripping and dramatic symphonies, often recognized by audiences as the opening music for the Academy Award-winning film Amadeus. Mozart's Overture to Don Giovanni perfectly sets the scene for all the operas drama, deception and damnation. Bruckner's glorious Te Deum was a high point for the composer, who called this joyful choral work the pride of my life. The Symphony has tapped leading New Jersey composer Steven Mackey to celebrate New Jersey Symphony's centennial with a new commission featuring original texts by former US Poet Laurate Tracy K. Smith.

Mozart Symphony No. 25
Steven Mackey RIOT (World Premiere, New Jersey Symphony Commission)
Mozart Overture to Don Giovanni
Bruckner Te Deum