Adelphi Orchestra Presents Northern Harmonies Concert Featuring Violin Virtuoso Matthew Hakkarainen

RIVER EDGE, N.J. - March 25, 2025 - PRLog -- The Adelphi Orchestra, New Jersey's longest continuously performing orchestra, proudly presents Northern Harmonies, a stirring concert showcasing the works of Sibelius, Grieg, and Svendsen under the baton of Maestro Kyunghun Kim. This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 PM at the Broadway Presbyterian Church in New York City and on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 PM at the Fair Lawn Community Center in New Jersey.

The concert will feature the renowned violinist Matthew Hakkarainen, Grand Prize Winner of the Adelphi Orchestra's 2024 Young Artist Competition and and soon-to-be Associate Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for the 2025-26 season. Hakkarainen will perform Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47, a virtuosic showpiece known for its lyrical beauty and technical challenges. This concerto is considered one of the most demanding in the violin repertoire and promises to captivate audiences with its intensity and emotional depth.

The program also includes Edvard Grieg's Holberg Suite, a charming orchestral suite that draws inspiration from Baroque dance forms and Norwegian folk music. The concert will conclude with Johan Svendsen's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, a lush, Romantic symphony rarely performed in the United States, full of sweeping melodies and dramatic orchestral color.

Concert Details:

• Saturday, May 3 | 3:00 PM
  Broadway Presbyterian Church, New York City
• Sunday, May 4 | 2:00 PM
  Fair Lawn Community Center, Fair Lawn, NJ

✨ Can't attend in person? No problem! Enjoy the concert via our livestream, available for audiences to experience from the comfort of their homes.

Tickets:
Tax-deductible tickets are available for both in-person and livestream attendance. Visit adelphiorchestra.org/northernharmonies for ticket purchases and more information.

About the Adelphi Orchestra
The Adelphi Orchestra has been a pillar of the New Jersey classical music community for over 70 years. Dedicated to young artist development, community outreach, and bringing high-quality classical performances to the public, the Adelphi Orchestra has become a cultural beacon. The orchestra's rich history of collaboration with world-renowned soloists and commitment to artistic excellence continues to inspire and enrich the lives of its audiences. Learn more about the Adelphi Orchestra at https://www.adelphiorchestra.org

This program has been made possible in part by a grant administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.