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Our Radio Show - Inside Music - episode is called "Here's George" and it features George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, Movement III. There's an image of vintage New York City.

Here’s George!

The music of American composer George Gershwin remains as beloved as it was when it was written in the last century. Maestro Maull looks inside the 3rd Movement of the 1925…

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New episode of "Inside Music" on wwfm.org on Saturday 9/14/2024 at 7:30pm. This episode is entitled "Tension and Release".

Tension and Release

From the unseen pulsation of alternating electrical current to the readily identifiable sensation we feel when emotional tension increases and then dissipates … Tension and Release is a common phenomenon….

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upcoming event on 2/23/25 called Angelitos Negros featuring pianist Patricio Molina, soprano Cheryl Warfield and many others.

Discover Angelitos Negros

Sunday, February 23, 2025
3:00 – 5:30 PM
Grace Episcopal Church, 950 Broad St, Newark, NJ 
Snow Date: Sunday, March 2

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Patrons' Dinner Gala 2025: Strings of Passion. Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Featuring award-winning classical guitarist Celil Refik Kaya and violinist Amanda Braud Kaya. Discovery Music Concert, cocktail hour, dinner, and the presentation of the 2025 Discovery Award to Bob and Cynthia Hamburger!

Gala and 50/50 Tickets on Sale

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
6:00 – 9:30 PM
The Park Savoy, 236 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park

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New Jersey State Council on the Arts Grant

We are pleased to announce that The Discovery Orchestra received a generous $93,720 general operating grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for our current 2024-2025 Season….

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Maestro's Blog: Brian Dallow 1943-2024

Brian Frederick Dallow 1943–2024

How does one even begin to acknowledge the debt one owes to a dear friend who helped you found a professional symphony orchestra? Having just been appointed assistant conductor of…

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I cannot thank you enough for such a wonderful afternoon. We LOVED the concert/presentation. It was exceptional and meaningful for both of us. I especially loved the piano. I had no idea it was piano that I heard when listening to the piece. I always thought it was a harp for some reason. It reminded me of water…..I cried just a little hearing that beautiful music. Thank you for giving us some culture and life after Covid!

— Attendees of the taping of Discover Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony