Wynton Marsalis inspires Vienna with impressive concert series!

Wynton Marsalis inspires Vienna with impressive concert series!

Wien, Österreich - Wynton Marsalis is currently enthusiastic about the audience in Vienna with a three -day Residency in the Vienna Konzerthaus. On Thursday evening there was a spectacular concert with the premiere of the "Democracy! Suite" in a septet line-up of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO). This event turned out to be an exciting highlight of his appearance, which offered the guests a combination of jazz and classical music.

In the context of the program, important works by Duke Ellington were also listed, followed by Marsalis' classic trumpet concert and the impressive "Jungle" symphony. At the trumpet, the young soloist Selina Ott, who mastered the demanding parts, especially in the third sentence with the title "Mexican Son", mastered with flying colors, while Marsalis himself applauded from the front row and then stepped forward for applause.

unique musical encounters

The Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna played confidently under the direction of conductor Marin Alsop. The "Jungle" symphony, which combined the RSO and the JLCO, required an enlargement of the stage to accommodate the numerous musicians. While the trumpet concert contained rather few jazz elements, the "Jungle" symphony integrated many refreshing jazz passages. Marsalis and Alsop managed to make the entire Big Band swing, which led to dense musical moments, especially in the passages of the five-member saxophone line of the JLCO.

The performance closed with the quiet bolts of Marsalis ’trumpet, followed by thunderous applause and" Bravo "calls from the audience. Although there was no encore, the audience can look forward to Friday evening, where Marsalis will present traditional compositions with the JLCO. Another highlight will be the premiere of Thomas Gansch's "Naschmarkt Walk", which is part of the "Vienna Suite" commissioned.

A look at Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis was born in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. He left this city as a teenager and has lived in New York City for almost 40 years. Marsalis is not only known for his skills as a trumpeter; He is considered one of the most important ambassadors of jazz and is actively committed to the preservation of traditional jazz styles, in contrast to avant-garde movements. He published his debut album in 1982 at the age of 21 and was quickly celebrated as a potential savior of jazz.

He was influenced by greats such as Sarah Vaughan and Herbie Hancock and received numerous awards in the course of his career, including several Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for his jazz oratorio "Blood on the Fields". As a co -founder of the Jazz at Lincoln Center in 1987, he made a significant contribution to the cultural appreciation of jazz and is actively committed to promoting young talents, such as by setting up the Essential Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival.

marsalis' commitment to music and its constant presence in the jazz community inspire both young musicians and jazz lovers worldwide. The concert event in Vienna is just another example of its continuous importance in the world of music.

For more information about the Residency and the upcoming performances, please visit and Wynton Marsalis website .