THE CAPITAL PHILHARMONIC of NEW JERSEY
Musicians' Choice Chamber Concert Series 2025-2026
Four, Five, Six – Chamber Music for Woodwinds & Piano
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Sunday, October 5th, 2025 • 3:00 pm
1867 Sanctuary, Ewing
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Get ready for a delightful journey through three lively works that show off the personality and charm of wind instruments. We begin with German composer Karl Goepfart’s Quartet in D Minor—a beautifully expressive piece full of rich, romantic melodies. Next is Carl Nielsen’s Wind Quintet, written for a group of his close musician friends and filled with playful energy, warm harmonies, and a touch of mischief. To top it all off, Francis Poulenc’s Sextuor brings piano into the mix with a burst of French elegance, wit, and jazzy flair. Pianist Clipper Erickson, fresh off his standout performance with the orchestra last season, joins our wind players for this fun and engaging program.
The Glorious Sound of Brass
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Sunday, November 16, 2025 · 3:00 PM
St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church · 335 Adeline St., Trenton
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Back by popular demand! Join us for an afternoon of brilliant brass music in the stunning acoustics of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. This lively and engaging concert features a dynamic brass quartet performing favorites from the classical and popular repertoire—along with personal stories and musical insights that make this event a true audience favorite. Whether you're a brass enthusiast or simply love great live music, this concert is sure to uplift and entertain!
Postcards from Italy - String Sextet
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Sunday, February 22, 2026 3:00 PM
Historic Trenton Masonic Lodge 100 Barrack Street
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Pack your musical bags and take a journey through sun-soaked landscapes and centuries of Italian inspiration. This all-string chamber program opens with the elegant and expressive voice of 17th-century composer Isabella Leonarda—one of the few women writing music in her time—whose trio sonata offers a graceful glimpse into the Baroque era. From there, we travel to the early 20th century with Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, a lush reimagining of Renaissance and Baroque melodies that feels both nostalgic and cinematic. The adventure concludes with Tchaikovsky’s passionate Souvenir de Florence, a sweeping string sextet infused with Italian spirit and Russian soul. Performed by members of the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey, Postcards from Italy is a rich and romantic escape—no passport required.
La Dolce Fiamma
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Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Passage Theater • 205 E Front St. Trenton, NJ
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Once upon a time—long before rock stars and TikTok—there were singers so famous that composers wrote arias just for them. Their voices had a quality like no other! This concert brings you back to that time in history as we features countertenor Filippo Mineccia accompanied by a string ensemble. Hear forgotten treasures by J.C. Bach, Handel, Porpora, Broschi, and Pergolesi. Expect drama, heartbreak, elegance, and some serious vocal gymnastics. It’s Baroque music like you’ve never heard it before!
Chamber Music Series highlights
Musician's Choice Chamber Concert Series
To expand the opportunities for its professional musicians to play and Greater Trenton audiences to hear a broader range of classical music, Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey (CPNJ) is launching an inaugural series of four colorful chamber programs within Trenton during the 2022/23 Season. Musicians from CPNJ's orchestra prepare a 60-75 minute performance of their own selections at a local Trenton venue to bring more exciting music to the Capital City.