A conversation with Robert Spano & Wynton Marsalis
I sat down with Robert Spano, Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, to discuss Blues Symphony.
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Talking about the Blues Symphony - Movement VII
Movement VII is modern. It incorporates the theme of the relationship between a man and a woman, a theme I use frequently when composing. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere of Wynton Marsaliss new symphonic work, Blues Symphony. The new work celebrates the blues through the prism of different moments in American history, and will be the first work by Marsalis composed exclusively for symphony orchestra. Wynton will not be playing on ...
Talking about the Blues Symphony - Movement VI
The 6th movement starts off with Danzòn sound... Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere of Wynton Marsaliss new symphonic work, Blues Symphony. The new work celebrates the blues through the prism of different moments in American history, and will be the first work by Marsalis composed exclusively for symphony orchestra. Wynton will not be playing on this piece but will be in attendance. November 19 and 20, 2009, at 8:00 pm November 22, 2009 ...
Talking about the Blues Symphony - Movement V
Movement V incorporates the sounds of New York City: concrete, steel and glass. It's a big orchestration with many chords but still keeps the form of the blues. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere of Wynton Marsaliss new symphonic work, Blues Symphony. The new work celebrates the blues through the prism of different moments in American history, and will be the first work by Marsalis composed exclusively for symphony orchestra. Wynton ...
Talking about the Blues Symphony - Movement IV
The 4th Movement is blues. Each chorus features a different American root groove. The 4/4 Swing, Stride, Western Shuffle, Train Shuffle, Church 12/8 and Boogie Woogie are all heard. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere of Wynton Marsaliss new symphonic work, Blues Symphony. The new work celebrates the blues through the prism of different moments in American history, and will be the first work by Marsalis composed exclusively for symphony ...
Talking about the Blues Symphony - Movement III
Movement III. This is my ragtime. In New Orleans, the early ragtime bands played marches, waltzes, schottische and other dances. All of this is incorporated into this movement. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere of Wynton Marsaliss new symphonic work, Blues Symphony. The new work celebrates the blues through the prism of different moments in American history, and will be the first work by Marsalis composed exclusively for symphony ...
Talking about the Blues Symphony - Movement I-II
I'm working day and night on Blues Symphony, the piece I'm writing for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. I had a chance to sit down and talk each of the 7 movements in the piece. Here are the first two. Music Director Robert Spano will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere of Wynton Marsaliss new symphonic work, Blues Symphony. The new work celebrates the blues through the prism of different moments in American history, and will be the first work by Marsalis composed ...
Christmas Jazz Jam - trailer
Wynton Marsalis partakes in the photo shoot for the cover of his new album, Christmas Jazz Jam. Christmas Jazz Jam brings the American art of jazz improvisation to traditional songs loved worldwide. It provides a great opportunity to discover and enjoy contemporary jazz. Available now at itunes and Target Christmas Jazz Jam Track Listing - Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Mary Had a Baby - Jingle Bells - Blue Christmas - Go Tell It On the Mountain - O Christmas Tree - O Little Town of ...
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DVD trailer: Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles
On a special night in February 2009 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater, country music legend Willie Nelson and JALC Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, along with special guest vocalist Norah Jones, explored the incomparable legacy of Ray Charles. Fortunately, this rare concert and the behind-the-scenes interviews and interaction among the artists -- was captured live in high definition sound and film, and is now being released as a documentary film in select cinemas around the world ...
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