New Jersey Symphony Steven Mackey & Mozart.
New Jersey Symphony Steven Mackey & Mozart. 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 opera’s 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 U.S. Poet Laurate Tracy K. Smith. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark. 8pm. Tickets start at $25. 800.255.3476. https://www.njsymphony.org/