Symphony in C’s symphonic series at the Gordon Theater, Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts opens on Saturday, On Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. This “All Mozart” concert opens with the well-known motet for soprano and orchestra, Exsultate Jubilate, K. 165. Mozart composed it for the Italian castrato, Venanzio Rauzzini in 1773 while in Milan. In modern times, the motet is usually sung by a female soprano. Soprano Alexandra Nowakowski, a recent graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts, is appearing courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera, where she is covering roles in Verdi’s Don Carlo and Puts’ The Hours. Pianist Clayton Stephenson performs the Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, a passionate yet intimate concerto where orchestra and piano are equal partners. Completing the program is Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, which foreshadows the incipient Romantic movement and has influenced many future composers. Guest conductor is Joshua HongJoshua Hong, Guest Conductor
Alexandra Nowakowski, soprano (appearing courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera)
Clayton Stephenson, piano
PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart: Exsultate Jubilate, K. 165
Alexandra Nowakowski, soprano (appearing courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera)
W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488
Clayton Stephenson, piano
W. A. Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
Tickets for the Symphonic Series at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts and the Virtuosi Series are currently available and range in price from $25 - $52. All tickets may be purchased here or by calling 856-963-6683.
Symphony in C concerts are wheelchair accessible. Large print programs and brochures and assistive listening devices are available at all season concerts.
Symphony in C performances and programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation, The Presser Foundation, Holman Automotive Group, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, South Jersey Charitable Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation, and Subaru of America. Symphony in C is a member of the South Jersey Cultural Alliance (SJCA).
