Wynton Marsalis

Evening Music | May 6, 2010

Long after he had established himself as one of the most famous contemporary jazz musicians, Wynton Marsalis began composing music for ballets. Tonight we'll hear a selection from one of his first forays into the dance world: "Jubilo (The Scent of Democracy)" from the ballet Jazz. Also, music from James P. Johnson and Lukas Foss.


Also Featured Tonight:

Ernest Chausson / "Chanson Perpetuelle," Op. 37
Mily Balakirev / Scherzo No. 3 in F-sharp
Maurice Ravel / "Introduction and Allegro"
Duke Ellington / Ad Lib on Nippon
Richard Strauss / Metamorphosen

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