Composer

Conductor

Trumpetist

Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation – a level raiser whose breadth of talent is equated with genius. One of the world’s top classical trumpeters, a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts, and a tireless inspiring educator, he carries these distinctions well. His life is a portrait of discipline, dedication, sacrifice, and creative accomplishment. Wynton is taking new steps and, in doing so, achieves a sometimes-mystical radiance in his writing and performance. From his skilled and adventurous composition to his swinging virtuosity, music will forever be changed, and our melodious landscape fundamentally enriched.

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Wynton Marsalis Septet

Lobero Theatre

The concert begins with Mozart’s Trio in E major, a graceful and lyrical work highlighting his gift for chamber music. From there, the program moves to the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Maurice Ravel, the great French composer of the early 20th century, whose music shimmers with color and atmosphere.

Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College

This performance is part of the lead-up to Wynton Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and guest artists spanning genres and generations, Jazz at Lincoln Center produces thousands of performances, education, and broadcast events each season in its home in New York City (Frederick P. Rose Hall, “The House of Swing”) and around the world, for people of all ages. Jazz at Lincoln Center is led by Chairman Clarence Otis, Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, and Executive Director Greg Scholl. Please visit us at jazz.org.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Count Basie Center for the Arts

Jazz, blues and orchestral sounds converge in a rousing celebration of the American story. The CSO joins forces with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for Liberty (Symphony No. 5), jazz legend Wynton Marsalis’ latest symphonic work. The program opens with a new work by American icon John Adams and Copland’s Appalachian Spring, which celebrates the American pioneer spirit and famously quotes the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts.

Alsop Conducts Adams, Copland & Marsalis

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Versatile, spontaneous and hard-swinging as ever, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is the world’s premier big band, comprised of the finest ensemble players in jazz today. Artistic director Wynton Marsalis, whose vast repertoire includes everything from new commissions to masterworks by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams and Thelonious Monk, returns with the band to its second home at Symphony Center.

Jader Bignamini, Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, conducts a suite from Stravinsky’s The Firebird; the music of this fairytale ballet, including its scintillating “Infernal Dance,” still feels fresh and wild. Stravinsky learned a great deal from his teacher Rimsky-Korsakov; here the MSO explores the latter’s Spanish-accented Capriccio espagnol, from its first alborada (morning song) to its final fandango. Witness a rising star as Giuseppe Gibboni, winner of the Paganini Violin Competition, performs an intoxicating violin concerto by Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.

Stravinsky’s Firebird

Warner Grand Theater

Join alumni and friends for an unforgettable evening at Carnegie Hall, featuring Peabody faculty member and Carnegie Hall Perspectives artist Marin Alsop leading The Philadelphia Orchestra in this major highlight of the United in Sound: America at 250 festival. Maestro Alsop will be joined by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The program includes the premiere of Wynton Marsalis’s Symphony No. 5, “Liberty,” as well as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Your ticket includes a pre-concert reception with food and drink at Quality Italian Restaurant (57 W. 57th Street) from 5 to 7 p.m. before the show at 8 p.m.

Peabody in New York City: Marin Alsop and Wynton Marsalis at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall

Composer, trumpeter, and standard-bearer for the art form, jazz legend Wynton Marsalis has earned scores of awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Music. In 1983, he became the first and only artist ever to win both a Classical and Jazz Grammy in the same year; in 1984 he did it again. Joined by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Marsalis’s newest work on a program with Beethoven’s lively, melodic Seventh Symphony.

Beethoven and Marsalis

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

7th Symphony Concert

Nikolaisaal

"Simon Höfele's tone sounds like that of an oboe. No, it sounds like a human voice. Or maybe a trumpet? Disturbingly beautiful," said the SWR (South German Broadcasting Corporation) of this brilliant trumpeter. But it's not just his tone that makes him an exceptional musician. He plays a repertoire of impressive range with the highest quality. This makes him one of the best and most renowned trumpeters of his generation. As a soloist, he has appeared worldwide with leading orchestras such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. He performs at the Elbphilharmonie, as well as at Wigmore Hall, the Tonhalle Zurich, the Vienna Konzerthaus, and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. ​​In the 2024/25 season, Simon Höfele was "Artist in Residence" at the Jena Philharmonie, and in 2021/22 he was with us.

7th Philharmonic Concert

Kleist Forum

Hear Taylor Shorey and the jazzy, off-the-rails surprise of Wynton Marsalis’ Meelaan for Bassoon and String Quartet in an extraordinary musical conversation not to be missed. Plus, savor the dawn of modernism in an evening centered on the comforting serenades and old-world charm of Dvořák’s famous Wind Serenade and Debussy’s propelling and compelling String Quartet.

Chamber 5: Dvořák to Debussy

Tougaloo College

Joshua Bell: The Elements

Artis–Naples

While Bohuslav Martinů flirted with jazz, the American Wynton Marsalis devotes himself to it just as much as to classical music and with such success that he has won Grammy Awards in both categories. We will hear a fascinating overlapping of traditions and genres in the Violin Concerto he wrote for the Scottish virtuoso Nicola Benedetti. Cristian Măcelaru will conduct this colourful programme.

Czech Philharmonic • Cristian Măcelaru

Dvořák Hall Rudolfinum

The Hermann Levi Academy introduces itself

UN:ERHÖRT – Chamber Concert of the Hermann Levi Academy

Alte Pinakothek

A tribute to the iconic voices of American legends like Gershwin, Joplin, Marsalis, Florence Price, and Richard Smallwood.  Dedrick Bonner and the Singers of Soul will lift every voice and sing at the California Theatre.

American Voices: Lift Every Voice and Sing!

San Bernardino Symphony

Duke Ellington found deep inspiration in Africa, travelling with his orchestra to Dakar, Senegal in 1966 to perform at the first World Festival of Negro Arts. This trip led him to compose several of his most iconic works including Afro-Bossa, Liberian Suite, and the Grammy Award-winning Togo Brava Suite. Co-music-directed by saxophonists Chris Lewis and Alexa Tarantino, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis celebrates these compositions and the spirit of Duke’s historic trip, nearly 60 years later.

Auburn University

Shermerhorn Symphony Center

An evening of unparalleled artistry and musical mastery with the sensational Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by artistic director, trumpeter, and nine-time Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis.  From swinging rhythms to soulful melodies, every performance is a celebration of the spirit of jazz and its enduring influence.

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Experience works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composers, including the world premiere of Michael Abels’s suite from his and Rhiannon Giddens’s opera Omar, based Omar ibn Said’s 1831 autobiography, the only memoir of an American slave written in Arabic. Wynton Marsalis’s Swing Symphony features the Paradise Theatre Big Band in musical dialogue with the DSO.

Marsalis's Swing Symphony with Paradise Theatre Big Band

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

In October 2022, UMS hosted an intensive weeklong residency with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra that included two concerts, a School Day Performance, multiple residency activities on and off campus, and a halftime performance at the Michigan football game. While a February residency precludes an appearance on the 50-yard line, we’re thrilled that Wynton and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will return for another distinctive UMS residency this year, presenting the preview premiere of Marsalis’s Symphony No. 5 for symphony orchestra and jazz orchestra, which will receive its world premiere a few months later by The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Wynton Marsalis Symphony No. 5

University of Michigan

This concert conducted by Leslie Suganandarajah demonstrates that the USA has much to offer despite current turmoil. The Sri Lankan-born conductor has been Music Director of the Salzburg Landestheater since 2019, where he brings together a broad spectrum of American music.
He begins with Anna Clyne, this season's Composer in Focus of the GSO, followed by the even more recent Trumpet Concerto by the already legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, featuring Selina Ott, born in Austria in 1998, as soloist. And after the interval, a rarity: Florence Price, who made a name for herself at the beginning of the 20th century, was one of the first female composers in the USA.

Blues

Stadthalle Göttingen

New York-based Harlem Quartet has been praised for its “panache” by The New York Times and hailed in the Cincinnati Enquirer for “bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent.” Harlem Quartet advances diversity in classical music while engaging new audiences with varied repertoire that includes works by minority composers. Their mission to share their passion with a wider audience has taken them around the world, including a 2009 performance at The White House and a successful tour of South Africa.

Guest Artists: Resident Quartet: Harlem Quartet presents "Jazz Inspirations"

Arizona State University Tempe Campus

Wynton Marsalis and his eminent ensemble return with an inspired Ellington program.

Duke Ellington found deep inspiration in Africa, and several works inspired by his relationship with the continent stand out among his classic jazz compositions. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis gives new life to those compositions in a program designed by saxophonists Chris Lewis and Alexa Tarantino, which is drawn from albums including Afro-Bossa, Liberian Suite, and the Grammy Award-winning Togo Brava Suite.

University of Iowa

Jazz is a living conversation between past and present, with each generation of bandleaders reimagining timeless standards while introducing bold new works. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis invites new fans and returning devotees to this century-long dialogue, capturing the spirit of the Big Band era while proving that this music remains as vibrant and powerful as ever.

Boston Symphony Hall

Conducted by Adam Johnson and featuring Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue and a new trumpet concerto by Wynton Marsalis.

Back by Popular Demand: American Rhapsody

River Center Theatre

Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a program highlighting some of the most influential African American artists and composers of our time. Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations, her tribute to civil rights leader Rosa Parks, is infused with themes of struggle, resistance and dignity. Bass Morris Robinson narrates an original poem by Rita Dove, former Poet Laureate Consultant to the Library of Congress, against Barber’s solemn Adagio for Strings, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Wynton Marsalis takes the 12-bar blues and explodes it into a lyrical, kaleidoscopic history of American music.

American Voices

Cincinnati Music Hall

What defines the All-American sound? From jazz and blues to spirituals and classical traditions, hear it evolve with conductor Anthony Parnther, a master of many genres. Pianist David Kaplan brings his "striking imagination and creativity" (The New York Times) to Copland’s jazz-inspired Piano Concerto.

American Soundscapes: Jazz, Blues & Beyond

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

A note from the Maestro: Our second concert in the 130th Season Masterworks series focuses on orchestral Americana with compositional styles that are as wide-reaching as the American frontier. Dvořák is well known for the style in which he culls musical material from traditional folk sources, and the Symphony No. 8 is laden with tunes he heard while composing in America. The new violin concerto by Wynton Marsalis blends jazz, blues and other classic folk styles into a canvas of American life and dreams and, in the music of William Grant Still, we hear a composer influenced by melodies and motives from the black American community as he skillfully weaves this material into traditional symphonic forms.

Symphonic Glory

University of Maine

Stravinsky’s Petrushka tells the fanciful story of puppets coming to life through the composer’s iconically effervescent score. Violinist Nicola Benedetti performs the jazz-influenced concerto written for her by composer and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Conductor David Robertson opens the program with a new work by Caroline Mallonee, commissioned as part of the NY Phil’s Project 19.

Stravinsky & Marsalis

David Geffen Hall

With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and guest artists spanning genres and generations, Jazz at Lincoln Center produces thousands of performances, education, and broadcast events each season in its home in New York City (Frederick P. Rose Hall, “The House of Swing”) and around the world, for people of all ages. Jazz at Lincoln Center is led by Chairman Clarence Otis, Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, and Executive Director Greg Scholl. Please visit us at jazz.org.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Awaken your heart with two distinct visions of love: Strauss’ Don Juan, a man’s restless pursuit of passion; and Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, a fated tale of love at its purest. Led by Jader Bignamini, the concert also features Wynton Marsalis’ bold Herald, Holler, and Hallelujah and Gershwin’s jazz-infused Piano Concerto in F with soloist Hélène Grimaud.

Don Juan & Romeo and Juliet Grimaud plays Gershwin

Kennedy Center

Dvořák, Jlin, Marsalis and Moore

Capri Theater

Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church

This pair of works takes classical music to the heights of celebration and mirth. Giuseppe Gibboni performs Wynton Marsalis’s exuberant Violin Concerto, rooted in the blues with thrilling high-wire feats for the soloist. Shostakovich’s Ninth is one of the composer’s most jovial symphonies, a defiant laugh in the face of Soviet oppression.

Marsalis’s Violin Concerto and Shostakovich Nine

The 25/26 season kicks off with a thrilling blend of jazz, drama, and orchestral storytelling! Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, made famous by Fantasia, sets the stage with its enchanting chaos, followed by Bartók’s suspenseful Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin—performed by HSO for the first time in over 20 years.

Gershwin, Marsalis & Bartók

The Bushnell

Celebrate the start of our new season with the vibrant spirit of American music! Be captivated by Wynton Marsalis’ Violin Concerto in D Major, performed by the talented violinist Hannah Ji. This dynamic work, inspired by the travels of renowned violinist and educator Nicola Benedetti, unfolds in four movements — each revealing a different facet of her dream, brought to life through Marsalis’ dazzling, storytelling-inspired composition.

Sounds of America I: Marsalis and Rachmaninoff

Willson Auditorium

O Fortuna! A new season takes flight with the electrifying force of Orff’s Carmina Burana, as chorus, soloists, and orchestra come together to deliver an unforgettable surge of drama and energy. Also featuring Wynton Marsalis’s jazz-infused Concerto for Orchestra, this season-opening concert offers a thrilling fusion of classical tradition and modern innovation that will leave audiences in awe.

Carmina Burana

David Pecaut Square

Wynton Marsalis is known for breaking down musical boundaries with his distinct style, advanced thinking, and affinity for experimentation. One of today’s most ambitious composers, he presents a brand-new concerto that showcases the virtuosity of the entire orchestra. Alisa Weilerstein, who plays “as if in a state of near rapture, absorbing every tiny 16th-note bit of the score,” (Los Angeles Times), returns to the Hollywood Bowl for a dazzling performance of Dvořák’s earthy and dynamic cello showpiece. Calling it the ultimate concerto, Weilerstein says, “It has all the structuring and epic sweep of a symphony. It goes from ecstasy to tragedy to pathos. And every time out, there’s something new to discover.”

Dvořák & Marsalis

Hollywood Bowl

Broadway musicians Rachel Handman and Keve Wilson join Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra for a show stopping performance, featuring music from Bach to Wynton Marsalis and from Astor Piazzolla to Aaron Copland. Highlights from their cabaret show at Feinstein’s 54 Below will be included, as they perform selections from their unique and creative repertoire. They’ll weave personal stories from their lifelong friendship into the program, showcasing their shared passion for music from around the world. Don’t miss the excitement and energy of this dynamic duo performing in the intimate setting of the Stissing Center for Arts and Culture.

From Bach to Marsalis

The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture

Calling all string quartet fans! Recognized as one of the world’s foremost interpreters of a vast chamber music repertory, the Calidore String Quartet in concert is a must-see! 

TSM presents Calidore String Quartet

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Franz Schubert set the scene of the "cheerful," "capricious trout" from Christian Schubart's poem to music in one of his most famous and popular songs. So popular that, a few years after this popular success, he used the themes of the "Trout" song as the basis for a sequel: the equally cheerful "Trout Quintet." Within Schubert's oeuvre, the posthumously published piano quintet is the only one of its kind. Before the Simply Quartet crowns its Ordenssaal concert with this captivating and characterful piece, it will perform excerpts from the first string quartet by jazz musician and composer Wynton Marsalis and the late-discovered and published "Poem" by the late Romantic composer Rebecca Clarke.

Trout Quintet

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Calidore String Quartet

Western Washington University

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for Jazz through performance, education and advocacy.

Massey Hall

Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, featuring over a dozen of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

### Event Description: Fei Xie Plays Jolivet - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Fei Xie Plays Jolivet

**Dates:** Thursday, June 5, 2025, and Friday, June 6, 2025

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an extraordinary evening featuring Principal Bassoonist Fei Xie as he performs Jolivet's Bassoon Concerto, considered one of the most challenging pieces in the bassoon repertoire. This concert also includes selections from Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony, a lyrical and kaleidoscopic history of American music, and Enescu's Symphony No. 1. The event will be conducted by the Grammy Award-winning Cristian Măcelaru.

**Program:**
- **MARSALIS:** Selections from Blues Symphony
- **JOLIVET:** Bassoon Concerto
- **ENESCU:** Symphony No. 1

**Artists:**
- **Minnesota Orchestra**
- **Cristian Măcelaru:** Conductor
- **Fei Xie:** Bassoon

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available now with package purchases. Individual tickets go on sale July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enjoy pre-concert activities and valet parking.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.
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**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
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Don't miss this trifecta of Minnesota Orchestra firsts, featuring a blend of contemporary and historic music, and showcasing the exceptional talents of Fei Xie and Cristian Măcelaru.

Fei Xie Plays Jolivet

Minnesota Orchestra

In A Fiddler’s Tale, composer and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis updates the classic Faustian fable to explore a jazz fiddler’s pact with the devil.

Conducted by Matthew Lynch and narrated by award winning presenter and host of BBC Young Musician Josie d'Arby. In this tale set in the world of commercialism, the fiddler, seduced by promises of fame and fortune, confronts the loss of her artistic soul.

Marsalis' Fiddler's Tale

University of Warwick

Southbank Centre

Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film Louis, joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 10-piece jazz ensemble in The Shedd Institute's intimate, vibrant Jaqua Concert Hall.

Louis: a silent film accompanied by Wynton Marsalis & Cecile Licad

The Shedd Institute

Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 silent Louis Armstrong biographical film Louis, joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 10-piece jazz ensemble in this immersive multimedia experience at the Bay Area’s Art Deco movie palace, the Oakland Paramount.

Louis

Paramount Theatre Denver

Trumpeter, composer, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis performs his live score to accompany a screening of director Dan Pritzker's 2010 film Louis** that plays homage to Louis Armstrong. Joined by classical pianist Cecile Licad and an all-star 11-piece jazz ensemble, this immersive multimedia experience is sure to be spectacular. 

Louis: A Silent Movie with Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis is a captivating blend of vintage cinema and contemporary musical brilliance. This unique event features a silent film about Louis Armstrong, a pivotal figure in jazz history, brought to life with a live score composed and performed by the renowned jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and an 11-piece jazz ensemble. 

LOUIS: A Silent Movie with Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis

Chandler Center for the Arts

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich history of jazz with the Eugene Symphony's presentation of Wynton Marsalis' Swing Symphony on Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 PM. This one-night-only event promises a symphonic meditation on the evolution of swing, taking audiences on a journey through the heart of American jazz—from the ragtime of New Orleans to the swing of Kansas and the bebop of New York. Celebrate the nation's tremendous musical heritage under the baton of Francesco Lecce-Chong, alongside jazz great Darrell Grant and the 15-member Pacific Northwest Jazz All-Stars, in what promises to be a perfect send-off for Lecce-Chong's tenure as Music Director and Artistic Partner.

Darrell Grant, a pivotal figure in the jazz world, brings his extensive experience and passion to the stage. With a career spanning decades, Grant's work as a pianist, composer, and educator has been marked by a commitment to community, purpose, and the transformative power of art. His collaboration with the Eugene Symphony for this performance is a testament to his stature in the jazz community and his dedication to creating meaningful musical experiences.

The concert will take place at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, ensuring an evening of exceptional acoustics and ambiance. Attendees are encouraged to prioritize health and safety, with the Eugene Symphony welcoming and supporting the choice of patrons to wear masks during the performance. This event not only celebrates the legacy of Wynton Marsalis but also underscores the Eugene Symphony's commitment to delivering extraordinary musical experiences while ensuring the well-being of its audience, musicians, and staff.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a unique blend of classical music and jazz, showcasing the best of Wynton Marsalis' compositions performed by an ensemble of talented musicians. It's a musical exploration of swing that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.

Wynton Marsalis' Swing Symphony

Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Louis: A Silent Movie with Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis is a captivating blend of vintage cinema and contemporary musical brilliance. This unique event features a silent film about Louis Armstrong, a pivotal figure in jazz history, brought to life with a live score composed and performed by the renowned jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and a 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble.

Louis: A Silent Movie With Live Accompaniment By Wynton Marsalis

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Finding coherence in the complex – that is the Simply Quartet's recipe for success. After winning several international competitions, including the Carl Nielsen Competition in Copenhagen and the Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition in Vienna, the young ensemble is one of the rising stars of the quartet scene. For their debut in our quartet series, the four musicians will perform classics of the genre such as Mozart's “Hunting Quartet” and Grieg's Opus 27, as well as Wynton Marsalis’ jazzy Creole Contradanzas and American composer Rebecca Clarke’s thought-provoking Poem.

The Simply Quartet plays Mozart, Grieg, Clarke and Marsalis

Berliner Philharmonie

Beethoven's Trio op. 11 was called the "Gassenhauer Trio" because of the variation theme, which was very popular at the time. With Max Bruch's virtuoso pieces for clarinet trio and Poulenc's duo, the program draws a connection to the sound worlds of saxophonist Daniel Schnyder, who has found his own way in "Worlds Beyond" on a fine line between classical, avant-garde and jazz. Four bassoons "speak" in the composition by Wynton Marsalis, who is at home between classical and jazz, bringing an instrument that is rarely heard as a soloist from the back rows of the orchestra to the podium ramp.

Chamber Concert 4

WDR Funkhaus

The gentle giants of the orchestra come centre stage in this unique program curated by MSO contrabassoonist Brock Imison.

Four Bassoons

Internationality is key: Founded in China, trained in Madrid and other places, based in Vienna – it's no wonder that the Simply Quartet always has big goals. As former "ECHO Rising Stars," the ensemble is now returning to Cologne.

Simply Quartet

Museum Ludwig

The always-evolving Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble features musicians from the legendary Met Orchestra in a variety of unique programs. Together, along with special guest artists from the Metropolitan Opera and beyond, they explore a boundless world of chamber music, adapting to fit the instrumental needs of any piece—from all-time classics to hard-to-find hidden gems and standout works by many of today’s significant composers. In this performance, hear works by Wynton Marsalis, Beethoven, and Ravel.

The Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble

Seth Krimsky brings friends to perform Chick Corea’s dreamy early trio, drawn from his piano jazz improvisations. The vibe continues with Herrerías’ intricate and urgent dance rhythms, and a new work by Seth Krimsky himself. Then Brittany Breeden’s quartet of friends explores unique Americana drawn from the Deep South. In At The Octoroon Balls, Wynton Marsalis was inspired by creole musical traditions, translated for string quartet: fiddle reels, hoe downs, jug stomps and marching bands.

Chick Corea to Wynton Marsalis

Benaroya Hall

Experience the electrifying fusion of jazz, blues, and classical music as Wynton Marsalis, Sir Antonio Pappano, and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) present "The Jungle" at the Barbican on Saturday, 15 March 2025, at 7pm. This groundbreaking concert features Marsalis' Symphony No. 4, 'The Jungle,' a vibrant and intricate portrayal of New York City's dynamic and diverse essence. The performance promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the city's Afro-Latin culture, ragtime rhythms, and the bustling energy of cosmopolitan life, all brought to life by the exceptional talents of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and the LSO.

The evening will commence with a selection of Duke Ellington's compositions, setting the stage for the main event. Marsalis' 'The Jungle' will then take you on a 65-minute auditory exploration of New York City, with its fast-paced movements and blues-tinged melodies, culminating in a finale that captures the city's bold spirit through wailing brass and rhythmic riffs. The concert is set to conclude at approximately 8:55 pm, including a 20-minute interval.

Tickets start from £45, with a £4 booking fee per online or phone transaction. Special discounts are available for 14-25s through Young Barbican and free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members. Please note that Multibuy and Top-up discounts do not apply for this concert.

Booking is available online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk, by phone, or in person at the Barbican Centre. For any inquiries regarding your booking or to learn more about the discounts and access scheme, please contact the Barbican Box Office.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a masterful blend of musical genres, showcasing the talents of Wynton Marsalis and the London Symphony Orchestra in the heart of London.

Wynton Marsalis' 'The Jungle'

Barbican Centre

Wynton Marsalis’ Symphony No 4, The Jungle, is a wild and brilliant portrait of New York City in all its dazzling, high-pressure, cosmopolitan glory. Featuring glimpses of ragtime and elements of popular dance music, its six movements combine rapid and hard-swinging fast passages with poignant blues-tinged melodies and colourful, plushly orchestrated jazz chords. The ‘La Esquina’ movement pays homage the city’s Afro-Latin culture while the work’s finale sees wailing brass spin bold melodies over rhythmic riffs. Like the (second) greatest city in the world, this intoxicating cacophony of sounds, cultures and identities will leave you thinking. 

Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra, LSO & Sir Antonio Pappano

Composed of young and talented musicians among the best of today's emerging artists, the Agora String Quartet offers a new program of vibrant and energetic chamber music.

THE Quartet of the Agora

The Anglican

### Event Description: Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Event Name:** Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, February 22, 2025

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Anna Ducmal-Mróz

**Featured Musician:** Michael Sachs (Trumpet)

**Program:**
- **Vivian Fung:** Earworms
- **Wynton Marsalis:** Trumpet Concerto
- **Schumann:** Symphony No. 2

Join the Richmond Symphony for an evening of spectacular brass music at the Carpenter Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Anna Ducmal-Mróz, the performance will feature renowned trumpet soloist Michael Sachs. The program includes Vivian Fung's "Earworms," Wynton Marsalis's "Trumpet Concerto," and Schumann's "Symphony No. 2." 

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Brass Glory

Dominion Energy Center

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the "Blues dell'arte" concert, part of the Zimmerli Series, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Twichell Auditorium, located at 580 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29302, United States. This captivating night promises a symphony of emotions and musical brilliance, exploring the beauty of classic and contemporary compositions inspired by Carnival, soul, blues, and the Caribbean.

The evening will feature the exceptional virtuoso Jens Lindemann on trumpet, under the baton of conductor John Young Shik Concklin. The program includes Stravinsky's playful "Pulcinella Suite," the soulful fusion of "Baião N’ Blues" by Clarice Assad, and the esteemed "Trumpet Concerto" by Wynton Marsalis, showcasing a rich tapestry of sounds and cultures.

Don't miss this soul-stirring performance that promises to immerse you in the playful rhythms and a fusion of worlds and cultures. Single tickets will be on sale this summer, with an opportunity to subscribe to the full season and save 10% off single ticket prices and service fees.

For more information and to learn about subscriptions, please visit our website. This is an evening you won't want to miss!

Blues dell'arte

Converse University

Dvořák’s New World Symphony moves with magnificent energies and melodies that feel like home. Hearing it performed by the CSO at Music Hall is a must-have experience. Randall Goosby, a new champion of Florence Price’s solo works, returns for the composer’s Second Violin Concerto plus Chausson’s most popular work. Selections from Wynton Marsalis Blues Symphony trace the blueprints of a quintessential American style.

Dvořák New World Symphony

Join us for an enchanting family performance, "A Fiddler's Tale," presented by The Phoenix Symphony. This captivating event features the talents of Alex Amsel as conductor, Rolf Haas on violin, and Nathan DeShon Myers as the narrator, bringing to life Igor Stravinsky’s "L’histoire du soldat" (A Soldier’s Story) with a unique twist. Wynton Marsalis's "A Fiddler’s Tale" explores the journey of a talented jazz fiddler who is tempted by the Devil, disguised as a record producer, into abandoning his true musical gifts for the allure of commercial success. This morality play, rich in narrative and musical complexity, delves into themes of artistic integrity, temptation, and redemption.

The concert repertoire includes Marsalis's "A Fiddler’s Tale," promising an afternoon of mesmerizing music and storytelling. This performance is part of our Family Series, perfect for music lovers of all ages to enjoy together.

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Location: Madison Center For The Arts

Subscribers who are interested in attending four or more performances can save 20% on their purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a timeless tale reimagined through the fusion of classical music and jazz elements, performed by the exceptional Phoenix Symphony.

Family Performance: A Fiddler’s Tale

Madison Center for the Arts

Great emotionality and the highest technical demands make Rachmaninoff's second piano concerto one of the pianistic touchstones. The multi-award-winning, 20-year-old Yunchan Lim takes on this challenge. Afterwards, the dazzling jazz star Wynton Marsalis shows what creative power he can extract as a composer from a classical formation.

Sound Power - Rachmaninoff & Marsalis

Cologne Philharmonie

Sound Power – Rachmaninoff & Marsalis

### Event Description: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event:** Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis  
**Date:** Tuesday, January 28, 2025  
**Time:** [Time to be confirmed]  
**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403  
**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

#### Event Overview:
Experience an evening of expressive, imaginative, and stylish jazz as the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by the multiple Grammy-winning composer, trumpeter, and cultural ambassador Wynton Marsalis, takes the stage at Orchestra Hall. Known for their swinging arrangements and inventive musical compositions, this concert promises to bring the vibrant atmosphere of a jazz club to the grand setting of Orchestra Hall.

#### Artists:
- **Wynton Marsalis:** Trumpet
- **Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra:** Comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today.

#### Additional Information:
- **Tickets:** Available now when you purchase a package. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you buy 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale July 29.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, wheelchair & accessible seating, and additional services available upon request.

#### Note:
The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.

#### Plan Your Visit:
For more information on planning your visit to Orchestra Hall, including directions, parking, and safety protocols, please visit the Minnesota Orchestra's official website.

Join us for an unforgettable night of jazz with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis!

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

The always-swinging Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra delivers a 21st-century take on the classic big-band sound. Led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis — one of the most famous jazz musicians alive — this “virtuoso ensemble fluent in multiple jazz languages” (Chicago Tribune) performs everything from rare historic compositions to newly commissioned works.

Founded in 1987, Jazz at Lincoln Center shares their quintessentially American art form with the world through classes for all ages, concerts, and advocacy. Seeing jazz—with its focus on freedom, finding common ground, and solving problems together—as a metaphor for democracy, they remind us what’s possible when we work together and listen to each other.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Join The Phoenix Symphony for a monumental performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, under the baton of William Eddins, featuring the talented Bella Hristova on violin. This concert series promises an unforgettable journey from tragic struggle to triumphant victory, echoing the sentiments once stirred by Brahms’ masterpiece in 1876. The program is enriched with two remarkable works influenced by jazz and blues: "Blush" by Ayanna Witter-Johnson and the Grammy-winning Violin Concerto by Wynton Marsalis.

**Concert Repertoire:**
- Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Blush
- Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto
- Brahms: Symphony No. 1
- Plus a Mystery Piece

**Performance Dates & Times:**
- Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM

**Location:** Symphony Hall, part of the Classics Series.

**Special Offer:** Interested in attending 4 or more performances? Become a subscriber and save 20%. Create your package today and immerse yourself in the world of classical music.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, alongside innovative compositions that bridge classical music with contemporary sounds. Secure your tickets now and be part of a musical event that promises to be both inspiring and transformative.

Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

Phoenix Convention Center

Blues & Bass

Opus Concert Cafe

5th Plaza

Join the Phoenix Symphony for a unique and enlightening experience with "Coffee, Conversations & Classics - Brahms’ Symphony No. 1." This event offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a professional symphony orchestra during their rehearsal process. Hosted and moderated by Alex Amsel, Phoenix Symphony Associate Conductor, attendees will have the opportunity to witness the orchestra's preparation for an upcoming concert, featuring the iconic Brahms’ Symphony No. 1.

Under the baton of conductor William Eddins, and featuring the talented violinist Bella Hristova, the rehearsal will explore not only Brahms’ masterpiece, which after its debut in 1876 was hailed as Beethoven’s Tenth by the famed conductor Hans von Bülow, but also additional works influenced by jazz and blues. The program includes "Blush" by Ayanna Witter-Johnson and the Grammy-winning "Violin Concerto" by Wynton Marsalis, promising a rich and diverse musical experience.

The event will take place at Symphony Hall on Thursday, January 9, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. This casual and intimate setting is perfect for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike, offering general admission seating. Following the rehearsal, there will be a Q&A session with the guest conductor and musicians, providing insights into the music and the rehearsal process.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your appreciation for classical music and experience the Phoenix Symphony in an entirely new way.

Coffee, Conversations & Classics - Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

What kind of woman is she? The former professional tennis player Marie Jacquot seems to have been taking the stage by storm for several years. Since the 2023/24 season, the Frenchwoman has been principal guest conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and from the 2024/25 season she will also take on the role of chief conductor of the Royal Danish Theatre Copenhagen. And for the 2026/27 season she will become chief conductor of the WDR Symphony Orchestra. Here the hackneyed phrase becomes true: we will be hearing a lot more from her.

4th Philharmonic Concert

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

A week-long festival of Czech music in New York launches at the Bohemian National Hall with the spotlight on young talents from the Czech Republic, USA and UK. A celebratory evening of chamber music will feature string quartets by composers from the young musicians’ respective homelands – Antonín Dvořák, Wynton Marsalis and Edward Elgar – before they join forces with Czech Philharmonic players in Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, led by concertmaster Jiří Vodička.

Young International stars open New York's Czech Week

Bohemian National Hall

To call Wynton Marsalis a legendary trumpeter is merely to scratch the surface of one of the most multifaceted musicians around. His music is a glorious melting pot of jazz, Latin, Bartók, hoedown, Prokofiev, blues… and it’s absolutely thrilling. So, his Violin Concerto needs a soloist with immense musical flexibility (few concertos have a movement called ‘Hootenanny’) as well as high virtuosity, and of course the Auckland Philharmonia’s Andrew Beer is one of those rare musicians.

Composer, Conductor, Trumpetist

Wynton Marsalis

Events

Upcoming events

Aug 8, 2026

Opening Concert: All Rise · Edinburgh International Festival

Aug 8, 2026

Opening Concert: All Rise · Usher Hall

Sep 12, 2026

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis · Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

Oct 2, 2026

Marsalis Premiere & Bruch’s Violin Concerto · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Oct 3, 2026

Marsalis & Mussorgsky Reimagined · Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Jul 16, 2026

Wynton Marsalis Septet · Lobero Theatre

12 - 26 Jul, 2026

Saratoga Springs, NY · Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trumpet in Symphony No. 5 by Marsalis

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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