Nico Muhly premieres new piece at NJPAC performance

Nico Muhly premiered a new piece titled "Sounding" with the New Jersey Symphony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The work, co-commissioned with the Vermont Symphony, features a modern piano and orchestra arrangement, showcasing Muhly's eclectic style. Gregory D. McDaniel conducted the orchestra, while pianist Adam Tendler performed in a casual outfit. The piece transitions from anxious sounds to gentle melodies, highlighting Muhly's creativity. The concert also included Debussy's "Claire de Lune," conducted by McDaniel. Xian Zhang conducted Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2, marking her upcoming 10th season with the orchestra. The performance demonstrated the orchestra's growth and confidence under her leadership, contrasting the innovative works of Muhly with classical favorites.