Moonrise: A Celestial Celebration

Moonrise: A Celestial Celebration Join us for an unforgettable evening with the New Jersey Symphony at the Union County Performing Arts Center’s Main Stage, as we honor the Museum of the Moon’s historic landing. Under the baton of New Jersey Symphony Colton Conducting Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel and hosted by the dynamic Justin Jay Hines and Eric Wyrick, this program marries timeless orchestral masterpieces with beloved film soundtracks, creating a musical journey that’s as wide‑eyed as it is heart‑warming. Experience the shimmering beauty of Claude Debussy’s *Clair de Lune* and the evocative *"Song to the Moon"* from Dvořák’s *Rusalka*. Feel the cosmic pulse in Jessie Montgomery’s original *Starburst* and Josef Strauss’s *Music of the Spheres* waltzes. Drift through the romantic streets of *La Bohème* with Puccini’s enchanting fantasy, then swing into nostalgic glow with Glenn Miller’s *Moonlight Serenade*. Take a cinematic walk through the silver glow of E .T., with John Williams’s *“Adventures on Earth”*, and let Henry Mancini’s timeless *Moon River* whisper dreams into the night. We’ll also celebrate the classic tunes from *Moonstruck* and a lyrical tribute to the lunar horizon, “By the Light of the Silvery Moon,” featuring Gustave Edwards and William Ryden. No matter your musical taste, this program offers a touch of wonder for music lovers of all ages. Join us for a celestial celebration that will lift spirits, stir imaginations, and remind us all of the magic that lies just beyond our world.