Primo Puccini

Commemorating the 100-year anniversary of famed composer Giacomo Puccini’s death and the premiere of his last opera, The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey presents a special concert that celebrates his work, featuring guest operatic singers Theresa Carlomagno and Timothy Maureen Cole.  Hear some of the most beloved arias from the most famous operas ever written, such as La Boheme, Turandot, and La Rondine.

The concert will also feature Symphony #2 by Johannes Brahms.  Filled with melodic beauty and energy, this symphony has been a favorite with audiences and musicians since its premiere in 1877.  While the orchestra has performed other works by the great late Romantic composer, this will be their first interpretation of one of his symphonies. 

VIP Ticket: Join us after the performance for a special reception and gallery visit to view a rare object in the Museum’s collection: what is thought to be the music box that Puccini encountered that inspired some of the music in Madama Butterfly (1904), and Turandot (left incomplete). A VIP ticket is required for this reception and gallery visit.

About the Guest Singers

Theresa Carlomagno has sung with the orchestra on several occasions as soloist and in leading roles.  In 2023, she made her debuts at The Arena in Verona, Italy, and at Athens Opera in Greece.    

Timothy Maureen Cole has sung operatic roles and recital solos with the orchestra in works by Strauss, Donizetti, Mozart, and Handel and has premiered roles and art songs composed by Maestro Butts and other leading local composers. 

About The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey

The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey was founded in 1996 to perform music of the 17th and 18th centuries.  Under the baton of Maestro Robert W. Butts, the orchestra has developed into New Jersey’s most dynamic and wide-ranging ensemble, performing music of all styles and traditions from the 17th through the 21st centuries. The orchestra collaborates with leading national and international musical, cultural, historical, and social organizations to bring music to the community and explore the music of familiar, rediscovered, and contemporary composers.  Maestro Robert W. Butts has conducted orchestras in the United States, France, Romania, Italy, Estonia, and Russia.  He was named 2019 Artist of the Year by The New York Classical Music Society and has received awards from The American Prize, The Morris County Chamber of Commerce, Morris Tourism, and Morris Arts.

Ticket & Visitor Information

For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706. The ticket price includes a non-refundable $3.00 service fee. Programs are subject to change.