A Symphonic Serenade

Recently we were honored to be the setting of a symphonic presentation rehearsal by members of the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra Quartet. A serenade can be considered somewhere in between a suite and a symphony, but is usually of a light and romantic nature — casual and without too many overly dramatic moments. In essence it is a short suite of instrumental pieces, similar to the divertimento, cassation, and notturno. Mozart wrote several serenades for a variety of ensembles, as did subsequently Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Max Reger.

The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is a regionally based, auditioned orchestra located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Passionate about making great music and led by a professional artistic director who is joined by professional virtuoso guest artists, our mission is to collectively expand the artistic expression of our member musicians, present exciting and affordable concerts to our audiences, and provide impactful education experiences to all members of the community.

For over 80 years, the RSO has served northern New Jersey with high quality performances, internationally renowned guest soloists and unique education opportunities for young musicians through our Young Musicians Festival.

The Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra is a regionally based, auditioned orchestra located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Passionate about making great music and led by a professional artistic director who is joined by professional virtuoso guest artists, our mission is to collectively expand the artistic expression of our member musicians, present exciting and affordable concerts to our audiences, and provide impactful education experiences to all members of the community.