Name: Masters of Soul
Start: 2025-06-19T19:00:00
Location: Morven Museum & Garden

Join the Princeton Symphony Orchestra for an eclectic celebration of art and culture in 2025. From the operatic tension of Puccini's Tosca, to the shimmering harmony of an evening filled with Motown, and the stirring baroque masterpieces, this season promises an array of captivating performances. Whether you're a fan of ballet, orchestral music, or soul-stirring concerts, there’s something to look forward to. Dive into our comprehensive guide to understanding what makes each event a standout experience, offering both an auditory and cultural feast for all attendees.

An Artistic Celebration: Highlights from the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Season

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Masters of Soul

The harpsichord shines in this program embracing the old and the new. Leading harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani performs a world premiere work by Julian Grant for solo harpsichord and orchestra. Viet Cuong’s Extra(ordinarily) Fancy cleverly reinterprets the baroque double oboe concerto. The PSO performs Igor Stravinsky’s neo-classical ballet Pulcinella in its full version featuring three vocal soloists.

The Harpsichord & Stravinsky’s Pulcinella

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Serbian-born cellist Maja Bogdanović makes her long-awaited Richardson Auditorium debut with Camille Saint-Saëns’ melodic first cello concerto, one of the most popular in the repertoire. Aaron Copland’s Letter from Home is an emotional wartime offering in Copland’s unmistakable voice. Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, one of his most beloved works, completes this program with its powerful message of hope and optimism.

Copland, Saint-Saëns & Prokofiev

Treat yourself to the incredible harmonies and smooth moves made famous by legendary artists such as Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, James Brown and more in this electrifying concert featuring the talented performers making up Masters of Soul!

Masters of Soul

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