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Branford Marsalis: Cinematic Sax

National Arts Centre

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Our concert opens with music from British composer Hannah Kendall. The Spark Catchers is inspired by the work of British poet Lemn Sissay, who memorialized the “matchwomen” of the Bryant and May match factory in London. The women went on strike in 1888 to protest their dangerous working conditions. American saxophonist Branford Marsalis is known the world over for delivering boundary-pushing performances—pure truth in jazz. He will perform “Ner...

Program

John Williams - "Escapades" for saxophone and orchestra

Ludwig Van Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 in A major

Hannah Kendall - The spark catchers

Peter Lieberson - "Neruda Songs" for saxophone and orchestra

Participants

Joana Carneiro

Conductor

Branford Marsalis

Saxophone

National Arts Centre

Producer