ONSTAGE AT STEVENS: Cultural Series Kicks Off with a Holiday Concert by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra — SATURDAY, DEC. 17

Members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform a holiday concert at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey on Saturday, December 17 at 8 p.m.

The performance marks the launch of OnStage at Stevens, a new series that presents music, dance, literary arts and other artistic and cultural productions. The local community concert takes place at the DeBaun Auditorium, 24 fifth Street, Hoboken.

“For decades, Stevens Institute of Technology has been known as a powerhouse for engineering, science, and technology,” said Dr. Nariman Farvardin, president of Stevens. “Situated in one of the most vibrant cultural epicenters of the world, we are proud to introduce OnStage at Stevens which expands our reach and impact by bringing premier arts and cultural events to Stevens, Hoboken, and the surrounding communities.”

The OnStage at Stevens series for 2016-17 will be three NJSO concerts. The second and third concerts will be announced soon, along with other programs planned for the 2017-2018 season.

The program for the December 17 premiere concert includes the followings:

• VIVALDI Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 8, RV 297, “Winter” (“L’inverno”)
• PIAZZOLLA Oblivion for Flute and String Orchestra
• VIVALDI Concerto for Flute, Oboe and Bassoon
• COPLAND Quiet City for Trumpet, English Horn and Strings
• RESPIGHI “Adoration of the Magi” from Trittico Botticelliano
• TRADITIONAL Holiday Medley.

Tickets are now on sale. Admission is $20 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. The event is not recommended for children under the age of 8 years old.

In addition, $50 supporter tickets are available. The supporter package includes early seating and a VIP Post-Concert Reception with Stevens President Nariman Farvardin and members of the NJSO.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit stevens.edu/campus-life/arts-campus/onstage-stevens, or contact OnStage at Stevens at (201) 216-5111 or email OnStage@stevens.edu.