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Events04/11/2026: Princeton Symphony Orchestra Gala 2026 Join us on April 11, 2026 for a joyful black-tie evening at Jasna Polana. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a special musical performance highlighting the talents of Princeton Symphony Orchestra musicians! To join the invitation list or inquire about corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Audrey by December 22 at ayeager@princetonsymphony.org. All donations and sponsorships benefit the PSO's concerts and community events, its flagship Princeton Festival, and PSO BRAVO! education programs. 04/23/2026: PSO Chamber at Trinity Concert - Trio Candesco Trio Candesco, comprised of Sarah Shin, flute, Jessica Thompson, viola, and Jacqueline Kerrod, harp, perform a program highlighting the virtuosic possibilities of this enchanting combination of instruments. News03/23/2026: Sierra Boggess and Time For Three Return to The Princeton Festival
June 5-21 at Morven Museum & Garden
Princeton, NJ—The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) just added Broadway superstar Sierra Boggess and Grammy® winning trio Time for Three, consisting of Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas "Nick" Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals), to the 2026 Princeton Festival's impressive roster of artists. Each are returning to the Festival's main stage with intimate performances highlighting the purity of their vocals and natural audience connection. Sierra Boggess opens the Festival on Friday, June 5 and Time for Three takes the stage on Thursday, June 18 at Morven Museum & Garden. The addition of these performances completes the array of offerings available at this year's Festival. Tickets for Broadway, dance, opera, chamber concerts, rock and jazz tributes, plus events celebrating America at 250 are now available. Here's an at-a-glance performance lineup: Friday, June 5 at 7pm – In this cabaret-style evening, Sierra Boggess charms with her positivity and thrilling renditions of Broadway classics and favorite melodies Saturday, June 6 at 7pm – Sondra Radvanovsky performs popular opera arias and duets with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and tenor Victor Starsky in a very special gala performance with the option of purchasing a cocktails, dinner, and post-concert reception package. Sunday, June 7 at 7pm – An Evening of Dance brings together American Repertory Ballet and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra in an unforgettable pairing of music and dance. Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm – The Sebastians mark another return to the Festival with performances of Bach cantatas at nearby Trinity Church. Thursday, June 11 at 7pm – Twelfth Night is a refreshingly new ensemble which strives to invoke a spirit of boundless revelry, celebration, and community in their programming. They will perform George Frideric Handel's Aminta e Fillide, HWV 83. Friday, June 12 at 7pm – Opening night of Giacomo Puccini's opera of love and betrayal Madama Butterfly. Fresh from her Metropolitan Opera debut as Cio-Cio-San, Toni Marie Palmertree returns to the Festival in the same role alongside Festival veterans Victor Starsky, as Pinkerton, and Nicholas Nestorak, as Goro. Rossen Milanov conducts. Saturday, June 13 at 7pm – Queen Nation is the undisputed #1 ranked Queen Tribute Band in the United States. Comprising four musicians to reflect the original Queen, the band performs in detailed 70s & 80s Queen-era costumes. Sunday, June 14 at 4pm – The matinee performance of Madama Butterfly features the same cast as on opening night. Thursday, June 18 at 7pm – Grammy® and Emmy-winning ensemble Time for Three defies convention and boundaries. The trio of Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas "Nick" Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals) merge classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter traditions into a singular, remarkable sound. _____________________ The final weekend, June 19-21 is devoted to Celebrating AMERICA at 250 with a three-day showcase of American music, plus family fun on Sunday. This special weekend is presented in partnership with the Municipality of Princeton. _____________________ Friday, June 19 at 7pm – Great Ladies of Jazz is a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Ginger Rogers, among others, starring Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, June 20 at 7pm – The Bacon Brothers, Emmy-winner composer Michael and A-list actor Kevin (Footloose, Apollo 13, The Woodsman), play their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. Sunday, June 21 at 3pm – The Princeton Symphony Orchestra offers an American Fanfare salute to the USA conducted by Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov. Before the concert, free family fun for children of all ages will take place from 1-3pm. 2026 Princeton Tickets are available by phone at (609) 497-0020 and online at: princetonsymphony.org/festival. # # #
ABOUT THE PRINCETON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is a cultural centerpiece of the Princeton community and one of New Jersey's finest music organizations, a position established through performances of beloved masterworks, innovative music by living composers, and an extensive network of educational programs offered to area students free of charge. Led by Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov, the PSO presents orchestral, pops, and chamber music programs of the highest artistic quality, supported by lectures and related events that supplement the concert experience. Its flagship summer program the Princeton Festival brings an array of performing arts and artists to Princeton during multiple weeks in June. Through PSO BRAVO!, the orchestra produces wide-reaching and impactful education programs in partnership with local schools and arts organizations that culminate in students attending a live orchestral performance. The PSO receives considerable support from the Princeton community and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, regularly garnering NJSCA's highest honor. Recognition of engaging residencies and concerts has come from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the PSO's commitment to new music has been acknowledged with an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming and a Copland Fund Award. The only independent, professional orchestra to make its home in Princeton, the PSO performs at historic Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University. Find the PSO online at www.princetonsymphony.org; on facebook at www.facebook.com/princetonsymphony; on "X" at x.com/PSOmusic; on Instagram at instagram.com/princetonsymphony; and on flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/princetonsymphony. 03/11/2026: PSO Announces 2026-27 Season
03/05/2026: Radvanovsky, The Bacon Brothers, and Palmertree to Perform at Princeton Festival in June
June 5-21 at Morven Museum & Garden
Princeton, NJ—The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is pleased to announce that world-renowned bel canto soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and The Bacon Brothers, Michael and Kevin, are scheduled to perform at the 2026 Princeton Festival. At the core of the Festival, there is live opera with Festival veteran and current Met Opera star Toni Marie Palmertree returning to sing the title role in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. These major stars typify the quality of musical offerings to be found at this year's Festival which runs from June 5-21 on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. Executive Director Marc Uys looks forward to welcoming everyone, artists and patrons alike, to this year's Festival. He says, "To have Sondra Radvanovsky and The Bacon Brothers heading our performance line-up and Toni Marie returning to perform Butterfly (straight from the Met stage in the same role) is truly exciting. We have always aimed to bring the highest level of talent across the broadest possible array of genres to give our patrons unique access to unforgettable, transportive evenings in a summertime garden setting. 2026 builds on that, with additional performances to be announced in the weeks to come." Also on tap are An Evening of Dance with American Repertory Ballet and the PSO, Queen Nation's tribute to 70s rock band Queen, a jazz night centered on the Great Ladies of Jazz, orchestral concerts, and chamber music within its seasonal Pavilion and at Trinity Church, across the street. The final weekend, June 19-21 will be devoted to Celebrating AMERICA at 250 with a showcase of American music and family fun that final Sunday. This special weekend is presented in partnership with the Municipality of Princeton. Sondra Radvanovsky performs popular opera arias and duets on Saturday, June 6 at 7pm with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. The diva has invited tenor Victor Starsky, who sang the role of Cavaradossi in last year's Festival performance of Puccini's Tosca, to join her for this very special gala performance. The Bacon Brothers perform Saturday, June 20 at 7pm as the centerpiece of the Festival's Celebrating AMERICA at 250 weekend. Emmy-winner composer Michael and A-list actor Kevin (Footloose, Apollo 13, The Woodsman) will play their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly, an opera of love and betrayal, opens Friday, June 12 with a matinee performance on Sunday, June 14. In addition to Palmertree, Victor Starsky returns to portray Pinkerton and Nicholas Nestorak takes the role of Goro. The two-week-plus Princeton Festival includes three weekends of opera, concerts, and dance, with additional music-filled evenings and ancillary events during the week. Tickets for the above events are available by phone at (609) 497-0020 and online at: princetonsymphony.org/festival. Additional events will be announced in the coming weeks. 09/18/2025: PSO Announces Chamber Series at Trinity We have just unveiled this season's Chamber Series at Trinity! The series opens Thursday, October 23 with a special performance of Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1 with audience-favorite Natasha Paremski. The work will be introduced by Maestro Rossen Milanov, and our Executive Director Marc Uys will perform with the quartet as violinist.
Other concerts in the series celebrate the holiday season, and introduce two ensembles new to Princeton, the Erinys Quartet and Trio Candesco. All concerts take place on select Thursdays at Trinity Church in Princeton.
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