2025-2026 Concerts
SAT, May 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm
The Presbyterian Church
Westfield, NJ
Sieminski Theater
Basking Ridge, NJ
SUN, May 31, 2026 at 2:30 pm
One Thousand and One Nights
Step into a realm of legend and wonder with The Thousand and One Nights. Slovak Guitarist Karol Samuelčík illuminates Rodrigo’s Fantasía para un gentilhombre, leading into Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade—a richly woven tapestry of sound inspired by the timeless Arabian tales.
Artists
Karol Samuelčík Guitarist
David Wroe Conductor
New Jersey Festival Orchestra
Program
Rodrigo Fantasía para un gentilhombre
Rimski-Korsakov Scheherazade
Guest Artist
Karol Samuelčík
Slovak guitarist Karol Samuelčík has performed across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, appearing as a soloist with top orchestras and in prestigious venues such as London’s Purcell Room and the Shenzhen Concert Hall. A prizewinner of numerous international competitions, he is also an educator at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Bratislava. Karol has released three acclaimed CDs and collaborates regularly with leading musicians and ensembles. A frequent participant in international festivals and masterclasses, he is recognized for his research into guitar technique and has published a landmark book in 2022. His appearance is presented in collaboration with the Slovak-American Cultural Center (S-ACC), highlighting his ongoing ties to the global Slovak artistic community.
