Classical Season Celebration
Join us on Thursday, October 23, 2025, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of classical music.
This year’s Classical Season Celebration features an intimate, candlelit performance by acclaimed cellist Angelique Montes, whose program explores themes of identity, transformation, and healing through a powerful blend of contemporary and classical works. With selections by composers of color and women composers—such as Sophia Bass, Tania León, and Nathalie Joachim—Montes' performance is a journey of emotional depth and human connection, brought to life in the warmth of our Studio space.
Mark your calendar for this luminous experience celebrating artistry and education, and supporting classical programming in our community. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 24.
The evening begins with a lively cocktail hour before transitioning into an immersive musical experience, concluding with a dessert reception with the artist.
Proceeds from the event directly support State Theatre New Jersey’s classical programming and our Symphony Scholars program, which provides high school students with free access to live orchestral performances, workshops with professional musicians, and college-readiness resources—all helping to cultivate the next generation of music lovers and leaders.
Cocktail attire preferred.
Angelique Montes, cello
Haitian American cellist, Angelique Montes made her solo debut in 2010 with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. She went on to study at Oberlin Conservatory, University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, and University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. Currently, Montes is a Colton Orchestral Fellow with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. An artist with many interests, her performances range from traditional classical programs to premiering new works to performing on Broadway, and more. She released her debut album Refraction in 2022, highlighting solo cello pieces written by black composers as well as electroacoustic music.
In addition to performing and teaching cello, Montes enjoys baking/cooking, listening to podcasts, playing ping-pong, and drinking tea.
Classical Season Celebration Tickets
SINGLE TICKET $195
Admission for one (1) to the Classical Season Celebration, including: cocktail reception, general seating for Angelique Montes in Recital, and post-event dessert reception
FIRST CHAIR TICKET $450
Admission for one (1) to the Classical Season Celebration, including: cocktail reception, general seating for Angelique Montes in Recital, and post-event dessert reception; Name in printed event program
REGRETS...
I’m unable to attend, but please accept my gift in support of STNJ’s tradition of excellent classical programming. Donations over $100 will have donor name included in printed event program.
Sponsorships
MAESTRO $10,000
Admission for eight (8) to the Classical Season Celebration, including: cocktail reception, premium reserved seating for Angelique Montes in Recital, and post-event dessert reception; Logo recognition on STNJ website’s Classical Season Celebration event page; at event including marquee/monitors, posters, and banners; and in printed event program.
COMPOSER $5,000
Admission for six (6) to the Classical Season Celebration, including: cocktail reception, preferred reserved seating for Angelique Montes in Recital, and post-event dessert reception; Logo recognition on STNJ website’s Classical Season Celebration event page; at event including marquee/monitors, posters, and banners; and in printed event program.
CONDUCTOR $2,500
Admission for four (4) to the Classical Season Celebration, including: cocktail reception, general seating for Angelique Montes in Recital, and post-event dessert reception; Name recognition on STNJ website’s Classical Season Celebration event page; at event including marquee/monitors, posters, and banners; and in printed event program.
VIRTUOSO $1,250
Admission for two (2) to the Classical Season Celebration, including: cocktail reception, general seating for Angelique Montes in Recital, and post-event dessert reception; Name recognition on STNJ website’s Classical Season Celebration event page; at event including marquee/monitors, posters, and banners; and in printed event program.
See Photos from the 2024 Classical Season Celebration
Check out our album on Flickr of photos from the performance and reception. Photos by Jeffrey Auger.