Watchung Arts Center

Internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator and Steinway Artist, Sophia Agranovich, presents a concert of passion, dazzling virtuosity, lyric beauty, and unforgettable musical storytelling. Event will take place on May 16th at 8 PM at the <a href="https://watchungarts.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watchung Arts Center</a>, 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ. Tickets are $25 via <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/sophia-agranovich-fantasy-carnival-and-enchantment" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Humanitix</a> or at the door.&nbsp;
She will play a similar program on her European tour in June.
The program opens with a shimmering Debussy Prelude, followed by Chopin’s sweeping Fantaisie in F minor, a journey from introspection to triumph. Two contrasting Liszt Transcendental Études—the dreamy Ricordanza
and fiery Appassionata—showcase brilliance and depth. The evening concludes with Schumann’s vibrant Carnaval, a dazzling finale of character and Romantic spirit.***

Sophia Agranovich—an internationally acclaimed, multi–award-winning virtuoso pianist, recording artist, educator, producer and artistic director—is celebrated by Fanfare as “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics… a tigress of the keyboard,” and hailed by Magazine di Arte e Cultura as “a reincarnation of Liszt in a postmodern guise.” Her performances have been praised by Audiophile for their “orison of uncommon beauty” and by American Record Guide for their “magnificent shading and superior musicianship.”
As a Steinway Artist, she has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Théâtre Na Loba, Teatro di Marcello, Salle Cortot and Ehrbar Saal. Her discography of 12 albums and several singles consistently achieves rave critical acclaim, frequently appearing in the top 10 of global radio airplay charts and is broadcast at major stations. She has received more than 80 international awards, including First Place at The American Prize, Mykola Lysenko International Competition, Bergen Philharmonic Competition, UK and European International Music Competitions, Beethoven and Schubert International Competitions, and multiple Global Music Awards.
Ms. Agranovich studied on a full scholarship with the legendary Sascha Gorodnitzki and Nadia Reisenberg at the Juilliard School, where earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and also worked as a Teaching Fellow. She went on to pursue doctoral studies at Columbia University. Ms. Agranovich is listed in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World”, serves as a voting member of NARAS, a GrammyU Mentor, the Artistic Director of the classical music series at the Watchung Arts Center, and the Program Chair of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey.
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Local Event: Concert “Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment” by a celebrated pianist Sophia Agranovich

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Concert “Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment” by...

Internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator and Steinway Artist, Sophia Agranovich,...

Concert “Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment” by a celebrated pianist Sophia Agranovich

Sophia Agranovich

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New Providence-Berkeley Heights

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Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church

Plainfield, NJ – The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) invites the public to a free concert celebrating music has inspired national pride on Sunday, May 3rd at 3pm at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, NJ.&nbsp; 
NJIO’s three orchestras (Prelude, Intermezzo, and Symphony) will present music by Mozart, Grieg, Vaughn Williams, and more, culminating in Sibelius’s Symphony no.2.&nbsp; 
NJIO concerts provide a relaxed concert atmosphere: no dress code, assigned seating, ticketing, or shushing. To ensure all audience members feel comfortable, NJIO offers a Concert Comfort Station in the concert lobby where attendees can borrow additional cushions, fidget toys, coloring pages and crayons, and large print program books. 
This concert is the final performance for NJIO’s 2025-2026 season. Information on NJIO’s summer education programs is available now at <a href="https://www.njio.org/summer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.njio.org/summer</a> and an announcement about the 2026-2027 concert season will be available in July.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
This concert is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Plainfield Foundation, funds from a 2026 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of Commissioners, and our season sponsors: the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation, The Henry S. and Agnes M. Truzack Foundation, the Standish Foundation, and many other generous supporters. NJIO is a proud participating organization in the Families First Discovery Pass Program, a program of the NJ Departments of Health and Human Services.
EVENT DETAILS: 
<ul><li>What: NJIO’s Spring Concert "The National Spirit</li></ul>
<ul><li>When: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at 3pm </li></ul>
<ul><li>Where: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church at 716 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Admission: Free, no tickets required </li></ul>

NJIO is committed to ensuring that its programs and concerts are accessible. For more information regarding the concert or to inquire about patron services, please contact NJIO at <a href="mailto:info@njio.org" target="_blank">info@njio.org</a>, or visit NJIO’s website <a href="https://www.njio.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.njio.org</a>

About New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra: 
New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra, now in its 32nd season, creates accessible opportunities for people of all ages and stages of life to joyfully participate in classical music. Recognized nationally as an Intergenerational Program of Distinction by Generations United, NJIO welcomes new members of all ages and abilities to one of its orchestras, depending on space availability – no audition required!

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Christ Church in Short Hills

Christ Church in Short Hills will present a solo concert recital by internationally acclaimed organist, Chelsea Chen, on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm. The special concert will feature a selection of traditional organ compositions along with contemporary music. She will perform on the historic, renowned organ at Christ Church in Short Hills, a 63-rank Aeolian-Skinner opus 1347 designed by organ builder Joseph Whiteford in 1960. The instrument, the largest of its kind in the state of New Jersey, was restored in 2015 with a new antiphonal organ and Trompette en Chamadeis.&nbsp;
The Chelsea Chen Organ Concert is presented free of charge. A reception will follow the performance in Parish Hall of Christ Church in Short Hills, located at 66 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ms. Chen’s dynamic recitals have electrified audiences at premier concert and church venues throughout the United States and Asia. The Los Angeles Times has praised Ms. Chen’s “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,” with a compositional style that is “charming and irresistible.” Recent soloist concert appearances include performances with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony, with upcoming concerts in Taiwan and northern Europe.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ms. Chen attended The Juilliard School, receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees under the direction of celebrated organists, Paul Jacobs and John Weaver. She later moved to Taiwan as a Fulbright Scholar, where she studied folk songs and composed organ solo and chamber music. She returned to the U.S. to study in the Artist Diploma program at Yale University. Ms. Chen currently resides as Artist-in-Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in New York City.&nbsp;

Christ Church in Short Hills
Christ Church in Short Hills, established in 1882, is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Christ Church in Short Hills is located at 66 Highland Avenue, Short Hills. For more information, please visit:<a href="https://www.christchurchshorthills.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.christchurchshorthills.org</a>.

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Galeria The Art Venue, 111 Quimby St, Westfield, NJ, 07090

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of&nbsp;Phoenix Rising – From silence, a new voice, a solo exhibition by Darío Scholis on May 9.
Darío is a distinctive artist who transforms everyday life into vivid and poetic visual narratives, expressed with remarkable sensitivity and depth. This exhibition brings together a refined selection of works that reflect more than 25 years of sustained creative practice and artistic exploration.
The evening will include light appetizers, good music, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, an ideal space to gather, connect, and celebrate artistic talent together.
We would be delighted to welcome you.

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