Concerts
Imagine yourself in an intimate place, absorbing the glorious sound of music or laughing to the comedian’s antics while surrounded by the inspiring colors and forms of works of art! The Heinz W. Otto Gallery has 12-foot ceilings, superb acoustics, and a seating capacity of 100. Learn more
Date
May
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A recital by Long Duo, pianists Beatrice Long and Christina Long Recognized as one of the foremost duo-piano team, prize-winning Long Duo has performed in four continents to critical acclaim. Their
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A recital by Long Duo, pianists Beatrice Long and Christina Long
Recognized as one of the foremost duo-piano team, prize-winning Long Duo has performed in four continents to critical acclaim. Their notable performances include Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Taiwan National Theatre, Dallas Museum of Arts, Philips Collection, Hangzhou Grand Theatre among others. Long Duo has played as soloist with Taipei Symphony Orchestra, Montevideo Philharmonic (Uruguay).
“Long Duo bring new life to duo piano recitals” (The Washington Post)
“The Long Sisters are superb performers” (Audiophile Audition)
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Time
May 18, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling Rd.
June
01jun3:00 pm4:30 pmAmani's 21st Spring Concert
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Amani is performing their jazz repertoire once again at the Watchung Arts Center. Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3 pm. Performers include Laurie Vega, vocals, Marty Eigen, woodwinds, Rio Clemente,
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Amani is performing their jazz repertoire once again at the Watchung Arts Center. Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 3 pm. Performers include Laurie Vega, vocals, Marty Eigen, woodwinds, Rio Clemente, piano, Flip Peters, guitar, Alex Gressel, bass, and Gordon Lane, drums.
Don’t miss this amazing spring celebration in music.
Time
June 1, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling Rd.
07jun8:00 pm9:30 pmSophia Agranovich
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Sophia Agranovich, a multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, and educator, is celebrated internationally as a “bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics” and praised as “a tigress
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Sophia Agranovich, a multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, and educator, is celebrated internationally as a “bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics” and praised as “a tigress of the keyboard.” Her performances are hailed for their “uncommon beauty” and “superior musicianship.” As a Steinway Artist, she has graced prestigious venues worldwide, from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall to Théâtre Na Loba and Ehrbar Saal. Her discography of 11 albums consistently achieves critical acclaim and high chart positions. Ms. Agranovich has received numerous accolades, including First Place honors and multiple Gold and Silver Medals. An esteemed pedagogue, she has earned various teaching awards and is listed in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World.” She serves as a voting member of NARAS, a Grammy U Mentor, and the Program Chair of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Juilliard School, where she also taught as a teaching fellow, and continued her Doctoral studies at Columbia University.
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Time
June 7, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling Rd.
28jun3:00 pm4:30 pmRio Clemente, the Bishop of Jazz
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A native of Morristown, NJ, Rio Clemente is a member of its Hall of Fame. He has been named Professional Artist of the Year by the Arts Council of the
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A native of Morristown, NJ, Rio Clemente is a member of its Hall of Fame. He has been named Professional Artist of the Year by the Arts Council of the Morris Area, New Jersey Monthly Magazine has named him among its “Top 40 New Jerseyans” and the New Jersey Jazz Society has named him Musician of the Year.
As a music educator, Rio has served as music director for the Generations of Jazz program of the New Jersey Jazz Society. He has recorded under contract for Melody Music, Satellite Records, Riff Records and Holland labels, Showplace Musik Productions and has published ten CDs under his own Etnemelc Music Productions label. As a composer, he has written a number of selections ranging from Gospel to Latin, and orchestral arrangements. In collaboration with lyricist/ author Carmine Lombardo, Rio has composed the music for four musicals including the family musical, “Dare To Dream.” He has also performed Dave Brubeck’s Mass “To Hope! A Celebration.” (Dave Brubeck has written, “Rio Clemente is EXCELLENT!”)
Rio’s latest accomplishment was performing at the White House representing the United States Coast Guard and all Auxiliaries. He has also been given the honor of being selected as Auxiliarist of the Year for exemplary service from Sector New York, United States Coast Guard.
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Time
June 28, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
July
12jul8:00 pm9:30 pmDeni Bonet and Chris Flynn
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Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to
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Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to the White House.
“The whole is greater than the sum of the parts”. So it is with Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn. As individual artists, they have more than made their mark in music. As a duo, they have created something extra, engaging and extremely entertaining. Bonet’s voice and violin, and Flynn’s guitar and voice, have echoed through the United Nations and the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Mountain Stage. They have shared stages with REM, Cyndi Lauper, Richard Thompson, Warren Zevon, Sarah McLachlan, Alan Toussaint, and many others.
Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn’s audiences have ranged from festivalgoers, to Presidents. They’ve performed their original music as soloists with several full symphony orchestras. For the last seven years, they have melded that skill, experience and musicality on stages across Europe and America, from festivals to house concerts, libraries to radio stations. Their lively and humorous shows are full of self-penned songs and instrumentals, and the warm banter of two people completely at one on the stage. The new album, ‘Off The Record’ is due out in 2025.
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Time
July 12, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Watchung Arts Center
18 Stirling Rd.