In an exploration of changing “Styles,” STATE OF THE ARTS meets Jacques Lacombe, the new, young music director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra as he begins his first season; investigates the new production of “Les Misérables” at the Paper Mill Playhouse; and visits with artist Will Barnet as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday and an exhibition of new work from his long and varied career.
On NJN1: Thursday, November 18, 2010
@ 8:00 pm On NJN2: Friday, November 19 - Thursday, November 25, 2010
@ 5:00 am • 11:00 am • 5:00 pm • 11:00 pm
When Jacque Lacombe connducted the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in Carmina Burana last year, the orchestra knew that they had found their new music director. STATE OF THE ARTS producer Eric Schultz followed Lacombe through a week of rehearsals, concerts and an afternoon block party with local gospel choirs. Lacombe has moved to an apartment near the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and plans to be very much a part of the Brick City community. See how the energetic young musician from Montreal plans to revolutionize the orchestral world.
where to see
Find the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s full schedule at http://njsymphony.org
Born in 1911, artist Will Barnet continues to create new works, even while preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday. Barnet is represented in virtually every major public collection in the United States, and is known for work that depicts human figures and animals in daily scenes that verge on the dreamlike. From the 1930s to now, his work has varied in style from the representative to the abstract. STATE OF THE ARTS producer Susan Wallner meets the artist in his studio and explores two new exhibitions of Barnet’s work (The Montclair State University gallery September 21-December 11, 2010 and the Montclair Art Museum February 4 – July 7, 2011). Also interviewed is his son and sometimes curator, artist and Montclair State University professor Peter Barnet.
where to see
“Will Barnet”
September 21 – December 11, 2010
Montclair State University: The George Segal Gallery
Normal Ave.
Montclair, NJ www.montclair.edu/Arts/galleries/
973-655-3382
“Will Barnet: A Centennial Celebration”
February 4 – July 17, 2011
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue
Montclair, NJ www.montclair-art.com
973-746-5555
The Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn is the first stop on the U.S. tour of Cameron Mackintosh's brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, “Les Misérables,” featuring new staging and scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. A smash hit in London, the world's longest-running musical (third longest on Broadway) has been rebooted and retuned to bring Hugo's classic characters to life for a new generation. STATE OF THE ARTS producer Christopher Benincasa visits Paper Mill Playhouse to drop in on rehearsal and talk with director Laurence Connor, set designer Matt Kinley, movement director Michael Ashcroft, and lead actors Lawrence Clayton (Jean Valjean) and Andrew Varela (Javert).
where to see
“Les Misérables: The New 25th Anniversary Production”
November 19 – December 30, 2010
Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Dr.
Millburn, NJ www.papermill.org
Box Office: 973.376.4343
On NJN1: Thursday, November 18, 2010
@ 8:00 pm
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