New Jersey Symphony Orchestra New Jersey Roots Project

Now entering its second season, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s New Jersey Roots Project continues to explore a broad range of world-class music from within our state’s borders. This multi-year project focuses on composers who were either born in New Jersey or whose time spent in the Garden State has significantly influenced their artistic identity. During its 2010–11 inaugural season, the project featured a world premiere by Robert Aldridge, as well as critically acclaimed performances of works by such composers as Tobias Picker and Roger Sessions. Music Director Jacques Lacombe pairs New Jersey Roots Project works, which may be new to many listeners, with other selections that complement them and give them context within the greater symphonic repertoire. We invite you to sample something homegrown this season!

	New Jersey Roots Project works in 2011–12
	GEORGE ANTHEIL Symphony No. 6, “After Delacroix” • Oct 14–16
	EDWARD T. CONE Music for Strings • Mar 22–25
	GEORGE WALKER Sinfonia No. 4 (Strands) (World Premiere) • Mar 30–Apr 1
Look for the NJ map symbol to indicate works included in the New Jersey Roots Project.

The new work by George Walker was commissioned by the NJSO, which gives the world premiere. The Cincinnati, National and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras are co-commissioners of this piece.

With thanks to The Edward T. Cone Foundation