{"id":451418,"date":"2025-04-01T12:08:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T16:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmusicusa.org\/events\/oh-god-beautiful-machine-concert\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T12:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T16:08:38","slug":"oh-god-beautiful-machine-concert","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/newmusicusa.org\/events\/oh-god-beautiful-machine-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Oh God&#8230; Beautiful Machine&#8221; Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey Premieres Groundbreaking Symphonic Jazz Work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Oh God\u2026Beautiful Machine<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0to Debut at Patriots Theater at Trenton\u2019s War Memorial on October 25, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trenton, NJ<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey proudly presents the world premiere of\u00a0<em>Oh God\u2026Beautiful Machine<\/em>, a monumental symphonic jazz work by Princeton University Composer-in-Residence, Vince di Mura with text by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa and commissioned by the Lawrence M. Hilton Foundation. This groundbreaking performance will take place on\u00a0<strong>Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Patriots Theater at Trenton\u2019s War Memorial.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Combining a full orchestra, jazz ensemble, traditional Chinese instrumentalists, and a diverse chorus,\u00a0<em>Oh God\u2026Beautiful Machine<\/em>\u00a0is a genre-defying musical odyssey spanning ten movements and nearly 90 minutes. Featuring lyrics in multiple languages and influences from jazz, blues, samba, gospel, and folk traditions from around the world, this ambitious work bridges cultural and musical landscapes in a profound meditation on the environment, gratitude, and the human experience.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of this composition is Komunyakaa\u2019s poetic vision\u2014a reflection on environmental peril, resilience, and reverence for life on Earth. The collaboration between di Mura and Komunyakaa has resulted in a masterwork that does not preach but instead calls for gratitude and awareness. &#8220;The title,&#8221; di Mura explains, &#8220;is a recognition, an exhale, and a blessing. A love letter to the earth and all those who live on and in her.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Blending the improvisational spirit of jazz with the structured grandeur of symphonic music,\u00a0<em>Oh God\u2026Beautiful Machine<\/em>\u00a0challenges traditional musical boundaries. Each movement pays homage to visionaries such as Paul Robeson, Herbie Hancock, and Carlos Santana, and explores styles ranging from Native American and Afro-Caribbean influences to the swinging rhythms of Bossa Nova and the soul-stirring sounds of Mississippi Gospel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis piece is unlike anything else,\u201d says di Mura. \u201cIt\u2019s an immersive experience that invites the audience into a soundscape of both urgency and beauty. It\u2019s a conversation between cultures, histories, and musical traditions\u2014a celebration of what we have and a call to cherish it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This monumental performance, brought to life by nearly 100 musicians, will be a night of powerful artistry, innovative orchestration, and soul-stirring poetry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets and Information:<\/strong><br \/>\nTickets for\u00a0<em>Oh God\u2026Beautiful Machine<\/em>\u00a0will be available soon. Visit &#091;Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey\u2019s website&#093; (&#091;Your Website&#093;) for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded to bring world-class orchestral music to Trenton, the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey is dedicated to musical excellence, education, and community engagement. 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