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Classical Constructions
Saturday, April 26, 8pm
Strand Theater – Lakewood
Anthony LaGruth, conductor – Elena Baksht, piano
Beethoven and Mendelssohn define classical music, and Russian pianist Elena Baksht guides us through Beethoven’s 4th piano concerto. American eccentric Charles Ives sought innovative ways to infuse classical music with the energy of American society around him. Kile Smith’s music has been praised for its emotional power, direct appeal, and strong voice, and John Biggs pays homage to “March King” John Phillip Sousa. Put them together and you get a concert of classical constructions from across two centuries.
“The young Russian pianist, Elena Baksht has a magic touch, which makes the piano speak lyrically.” - - Washington Post

John Biggs - Sousaphemalia (NJ Premier)
Charles Ives - "The Unanswered Question
Ludwig von Beethoven - Piano Concerto No, 4
Kile Smith - Three Dances (NJ Premier)
Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 4 “Italian”

Honoring Diversity
Sunday, April 27, 2pm
Mancini Hall – Toms River
Join Maestro Anthony LaGruth and Philharmonic musicians in a highly interactive and informative performance celebrating Diversity in American music.
The last of a 3 part series at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, this series is sponsored in part by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

The Dvorak Effect
Saturday, May 10, 8pm
Strand Theater – Lakewood
Anthony LaGruth, conductor
Dvorak helped to establish the first conservatory in the U.S., and he called for American composers to create their own voice rather than to imitate their European counterparts. He suggested the use of spirituals and Indian melodies as a basis for this sound. Parker, Gilbert, and Chadwick are among those who heeded Dvorak’s words, creating the Second New England School of American Composers. Their works have a distinct sound and had a great influence on generations of composers.

Horatio Parker - Northern Ballad
Henry Gilbert - Dance In Place Congo
George Chadwick - Elegy
Antonin Dvorak - Symphony No. 9 “from the New World”

The Bard on Broadway
Thursday, May 22, 7:30pm
Versailles Ballroom – Toms River
Anthony LaGruth, conductor - Garden State Philharmonic Chorus
Join us for our very popular choral cabaret and silent auction. Get your tickets early as last year’s event sold out! Find out how Bill became William and how his words have inspired some of the greatest Broadway composers over the last 100 years!
For more information and to reserve tickets to this cabaret event, please call 732 451-0064.

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