Prokofiev with New Jersey Symphony

“Violinist plays mythic 300-year-old instrument with NJ Symphony, leaves crowd in awe... At NJPAC in Newark Sunday, she performed Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No 2 in G minor. One thing jumped out immediately about her playing: her sound was big and earthy. It’s tempting to credit this to her vintage 1692 Stradivarius violin, which projected a rich, dark sound throughout Prudential Hall. But Dego is not just comfortable with her illustrious instrument, she’s also at ease being onstage. Without being overly dramatic, she gives both her bowing and musical interpretation a natural sense of drama...“

NJ Advance Media
(April 2026)