Award-winning saxophonist, band leader, actor and composer Branford Marsalis feels equally at home in the world of classical music. Luckily, he is not a man who likes to be defined by any specific category. Born in America into a famous family of jazz musicians, Branford’s ability to move effortlessly from one musical genre to another is part of his fascination. For the same reason, his ProArte concert also promises to be irresistible. A world-class saxophonist, he remains true to himself with a performance of a brand-new composition by Jeff Beal, who also wrote the film music for »Monk« and »House of Cards«. Marsalis shares the stage with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, well-known for operating as a musical democracy. A foot-tapping good time is guaranteed for all as the orchestra swings smoothly from classical to jazz and from Duke Ellington to George Gershwin.
PERFORMERS
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra orchestra
Branford Marsalis saxophone
PROGRAM
Duke Ellington
Symphonic Works for Orchestra
Jeff Beal
Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra
- Interval -
Ernesto Lecuona
Suite Andalucía
George Gershwin
An American in Paris
