NGSO at The Midland Theatre
“May the performances in this theatre enrich the community and may this theatre serve to stimulate a better quality of life for our citizens and for all those who may enter this historic place.“
The Newark Midland Theatre Association
On the occasion of the reopening of The Midland Theatre, September 14, 2002
Our 2025-2026 Concert Series at the Historic Midland Theatre
Saturday, October 18, at 7:30pm
A Cosmic Voyage: The Planets in Concert
Embark on a celestial journey as the NGSO performs Holst’s The Planets, accompanied by breathtaking visuals from NASA that illuminate the sonders of our solar system. This concert features music from 2001: A Space Odyssey – Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra, and Daniel Slatkin’s Vyager 130.
Saturday, February 21, at 7:30pm
American Movie Classics
Relive the magic of Hollywood’s golden age through iconic film scores that celebrate the power of music in cinema. Music from Hook, Robin Hood, Pirates of the Caribbean and MORE!
Sunday, December 7, at 7:00pm
A Very Merry Holiday Pops!
A festive tradition for all ages, this joyful concert includes beloved holiday classics featuring the Granville and Newark High School Choirs in a heartwarming celebration of the season.
Saturday, May 9, at 7:30pm
Season Finale
The Season Finale will celebrate American composers with a diverse program. The concert will feature George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major, performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Caroline Hong. The NGSO will also highlight the world premiere of Un Baiser, composed by Ben Shirley, whose clarinet quintet, High Sierra Sonata, is on the 2024 ®GRAMMY Award nominated "American Stories" record by Pacifica Quartet and Anthony McGill. Un Baiser features vocal soloist Shawna Corder. The program concludes with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, a joyful and lyrical tribute to nature and folk heritage—a perfect finale for a season grounded in discovery and connection.
