Composer

Trumpetist

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.

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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.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

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

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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

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

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

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

Carnegie Hall

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

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

Barbican Centre

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'

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

Cincinnati Music Hall

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.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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.

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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.

City Lights

Auckland Town Hall

The acclaimed Calidore String Quartet continues its week-long residency with a program of eclectic works for four, six, and eight string instruments. Winner of BBC Music Magazine’s 2024 Chamber Award, Calidore has been praised for its “deep reserves of virtuosity and irrepressible dramatic instinct” (New York Times). Following Wynton Marsalis’s New Orleans-inspired string quartet and a world premiere from John Williams, the group is joined by Quartet Integra, Colburn’s ensemble-in-residence, for works by Korngold and Mendelssohn.  

Calidore String Quartet and Quartet Integra: Mendelssohn Octet

Colburn School

Sibelius, inspired by watching sixteen swans take flight, imbued his Fifth Symphony with a mystical transcendence. Living jazz legend Wynton Marsalis channeled the saxophone pyrotechnics of Charlie “Bird” Parker into astonishing feats of virtuosity for classical tuba, played by the BSO’s own Principal Tuba Aubrey Foard. An instant hit following its 1903 debut, Nielsen's richly evocative Helios Overture depicts the sun rising and setting over the Aegean Sea. 

Marsalis & Sibelius with Heyward

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The Music Center at Strathmore

Our 40th season opener will leave you both shaken and stirred with three very exciting works! After Mr. Marsalis’ brilliant fanfare, Ms. Lundtvedt makes her eagerly awaited return with one of the most popular Romantic piano concertos in the repertoire, while Sibelius’ sublime Fifth will transport you to rugged icescapes of dazzling beauty.

Herald, Holler and Hallelujah

Cañada College

A Fiddler’s Tale is an allegorical story of a gifted young fiddler who is enticed to sell his soul for fame and fortune. Written by the renowned composer and trumpet player, Wynton Marsalis, this performance combines innovative chamber music with narration for a fun, passionate, and thrilling experience.

A Fiddler’s Tale

Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and a leading advocate of American culture. Marsalis was born to a musical family in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1961. He began performing jazz and classical trumpet music from an early age. In 1980, upon moving to New York to attend The Juilliard School, Marsalis launched his career performing as a member of the legendary Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.

Wynton Marsalis Septet

Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

Chineke! return to the festival in 2024. The concert begins with the sparkling Ballade, Op. 33, by the British composer Samuel Coleridge- Taylor, a work of late Romanticism that immediately catches the ear. It might be reminiscent of Tchaikovsky or Dvořák. The latter undoubtedly influenced the symphonic music of the African American composer Florence Price. In 2022, Yannick Nézet-Séguin introduced Price’s First Symphony to Lucerne, and now we can hear her Third. In between, things get jazzy with the Violin Concerto by the legendary trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis.

Lucerne Festival: Coleridge-Taylor, Marsalis, Florence B. Price

KKL Luzern Concert Hall

**Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Skaneateles Festival**

**Date:** Saturday, August 24, 2024  
**Time:** 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM  
**Location:** Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Skaneateles Festival as we welcome the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. This remarkable event marks the ensemble's first appearance at the festival in five years, promising an extraordinary showcase of jazz music led by the legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.

The evening will feature a vibrant selection of jazz pieces, announced live from the stage, performed by the all-star orchestra. Under the musical direction of Wynton Marsalis, the ensemble will explore the rich history of jazz, presenting both classic compositions and innovative new works. The lineup includes renowned musicians such as Ryan Kisor, Kenny Rampton, Marcus Printup on trumpets; Vincent Gardner, Chris Crenshaw, Elliot Mason on trombones; and a stellar saxophone section with Sherman Irby, Ted Nash, Victor Goines, Walter Blanding, and Paul Nedzela. The rhythm section boasts Dan Nimmer on piano, Carlos Henriquez on bass, and Obed Calvaire on drums.

This concert is a highlight of the Skaneateles Festival's Saturday evening concerts series, taking place at the scenic Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards. The venue offers breathtaking views and a perfect setting for an evening of jazz under the stars. Gates open at 6:00 PM, allowing guests to settle in and enjoy the surroundings before the concert begins promptly at 8:00 PM.

Tickets are available for purchase, with early booking recommended to secure your spot at this highly anticipated event. The concert is sponsored by The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz & Innovative Programming, ensuring an evening of exceptional music and artistic excellence.

For more information on tickets, seating arrangements, and venue details, please visit the Skaneateles Festival website or contact the festival office. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of jazz music in a stunning outdoor setting.

Anyela’s Vineyards

Following their win at the 2023 Carl Nielsen Chamber Music Competition in Copenhagen, the Kleio Quartet have rapidly soared to establish themselves as one of the most exciting young chamber groups globally.

They make their International Festival debut with a typically eclectic and innovative concert. Benjamin Britten wrote his 1933 Divertimenti as a student and based them on affectionate musical portraits of school friends. Their bright, sunny evocations offer an early glimpse into the composer’s musical imagination.

Kleio Quartet

The Queen's Hall

Following their win at the 2023 Carl Nielsen Chamber Music Competition in Copenhagen, the Kleio Quartet have rapidly soared to establish themselves as one of the most exciting young chamber groups globally.

Three pioneering musical languages dramatically contrast in this expedition of the concerto form. Guided by conductor Elim Chan, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra meets two dazzling soloists.

Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

Usher Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) under the baton of the acclaimed conductor Elim Chan, featuring a spectacular program that showcases the concerto form in its most thrilling and innovative expressions. This concert is a highlight of the Edinburgh International Festival, taking place at the prestigious Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Sunday, 18th August 2024, at 6.00pm.

The evening's repertoire begins with the Scottish premiere of Wynton Marsalis's Trumpet Concerto, performed by the internationally renowned trumpet soloist Alison Balsom. Described as "simply divine" by the Sunday Telegraph, Balsom's performance promises to be a wild exploration of the trumpet's capabilities, blending jazz and classical idioms in Marsalis's ambitious composition.

The concert continues with Pierre-Laurent Aimard, hailed as an "extraordinary visionary" by the Wall Street Journal, taking on Arnold Schoenberg's inventive Piano Concerto. Written during Schoenberg's exile in the United States during World War II, this piece is a testament to the composer's innovative spirit and resilience.

The evening concludes with Witold Lutosławski's folkloric Concerto for Orchestra, inspired by the music traditions of the Kurpie region in Poland. This piece is a vibrant celebration of folk melodies and rhythms, showcasing the RSNO's versatility and technical prowess.

Tickets start from £22.50, offering everyone the opportunity to experience this unique musical journey. Don't miss your chance to witness three pioneering musical languages brought to life by the RSNO, Elim Chan, Alison Balsom, and Pierre-Laurent Aimard in what promises to be a highlight of the Edinburgh International Festival. Book now to secure your seat for an evening of dramatic contrasts and breathtaking performances.

Eif: Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Elim Chan

The Usher Hall

Guided by conductor Elim Chan, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra meets two dazzling soloists.

This vibrant showcase will highlight some of the world’s best-known operatic arias, art songs, and spirituals, paying homage to the eternal legacies of operatic legends Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman. Created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician Damien Sneed, this powerful program symbolically passes the torch to two of today’s most exciting operatic voices, Justin Austin and Jacqueline Echols McCarley, and features works by African American composers past and present — including Margaret Bonds, Harry T. Burleigh, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, and Damien Sneed — plus works by Copland, Mozart, Puccini, Gershwin, and Strauss.

Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Join us for an unforgettable Summer Gala at Caramoor on June 22, 2024, in Katonah, NY, as we celebrate a decade of collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. This special evening is dedicated to honoring the extraordinary talents of Wynton Marsalis, a virtuoso jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and a cherished friend of Caramoor. The festivities begin at 5:00 pm, starting with cocktails on the lawn, followed by a mesmerizing concert featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in the Venetian Theater. The performance promises to be a soul-stirring experience, lasting approximately 75 minutes without intermission. After the concert, guests will be treated to an elegant dinner and dessert under the stars in the Gala Tent on Friends Field.

Individual tickets for this benefit event start at $750, with tables of ten available for $7,500. Please note, the non-deductible portion of each ticket is $175. For tickets or additional details, please contact events@caramoor.org or call 914.232.1492.

Don't miss this opportunity to welcome summer with an evening of big band jazz, fine dining, and community spirit, all while supporting Caramoor's ongoing mission to enrich the lives of its visitors through exceptional music and arts programs.

Summer Gala

On this program, experience how jazz intercepts with classical alongside two revolutionaries to the American musical landscape. An American enters an exciting yet unfamiliar European scene, as Gershwin leaves the listener smelling buttery croissants and seeing the twinkling of the Eiffel Tower. Additionally, violinist Nicola Benedetti showcases Wynton Marsalis’ concerto that won her a GRAMMY® in this classical ode to jazz.

Gershwin & Marsalis: American Mavericks

Heinz Hall

Beethoven’s Fifth

Paramount Theatre

Taco Classical: Symphonie Fantastique

Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)

Open Rehearsal: Symphonie Fantastique

Tchaikovsky’s 5th & Wynton Marsalis Violin Concerto

Cannon Center For The Performing Arts

Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center

Two mighty orchestras present a rousing, jazz-meets-classical event. Discover selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, alternating between the original orchestral version performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and imaginative new jazz arrangements presented by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Both ensembles join forces for a selection from Wynton Marsalis’ Swing Symphony, which The Telegraph calls “a journey through jazz history and the sounds of America itself.”

CSO x Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Symphony Center

The legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra consists of 15 of the world’s finest ensemble players, arrangers and soloists. Led by artistic director and NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis, this renowned orchestra returns to its self-proclaimed second home at Symphony Center.

Join musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Martyn Brabbins and a guest narrator for this special performance of Wynton Marsalis's A Fiddler's Tale.

A Fiddler's Tale at Nottingham Trent University Hall

Harvard University

Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale Suite and Wynton Marsalis’s A Fiddler’s Tale featuring Tai Murray, violin, and special guest Phylicia Rashad, narrator.

Opening Concert: Gateways Chamber Players

Northwestern University

Experience celebrated jazz artist Wynton Marsalis’s first (and to this point, only) string quartet, At the Octoroon Balls, performed by members of St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble.

Visionary Sounds

The DiMenna Center for Classical Music

Reserve your seats today and enjoy unbeatable savings by subscribing to New World Symphony’s Chamber Music series. Starting at just $10 a concert, our 2023-24 series features works for small ensembles by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Claude Debussy, J.S. Bach, Wynton Marsalis and Hildegard von Bingen.

Chamber Music: Marsalis' Fiddler's Tale

New World Center

On the two American continents, old musical cultures were mixed and new ones emerged.

Composer, Trumpetist

Wynton Marsalis

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