Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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African music orchestrated for symphony : Invited to play with the Jazz Sinfônica from São Paulo (Brazil), the Congolese pianist - composer RAY LEMA had 13 of his works specially arranged and orchestrated. Born in Congo (DRC) and now based in France... (Paris) , Ray Lema is internationally known for his beautiful melodies and his mastery of African polyrhythm. His engagement with João Maurico Galindo, conductor and artistic director of the Jazz Sinfônica from São Paulo, resulted in this African repertoire being adapted and scored for orchestra, which paves the way for other orchestras to perform this body of work. LEMA and GALINDO are now looking for new collaborations with symphony orchestras internationally. website: www.raylema.comRead More

Mr. Lintu, a rising young Finnish star, showcases the world’s favorite ballet music from Tchaikovsky’s version of a Russian legend of enchantment, deception, and love triumphant. The all Russian theme continues as the virtuosic sparkle of Ms. Murray — last seen here in a brilliant performance in 2005 — is paired with G...lazunov’s perennially popular violin concerto. Shostakovich’s genius first asserted itself in his brilliant First Symphony, composed as a graduation piece at the famed St. Petersburg Conservatory.

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Don't miss the TDP Fall Musicale Event on November 8 at the Woodruff Arts Center at 6:00pm. Musicale is the annual, kick-off fundraiser for the Azira G. Hill Scholarship Fund.

After the recital, join us for a reception! Stop by Center Space in the Woodruff Arts Center for refreshments and mix and mingle with our TDP per...formers.

There is no charge of admission to attend the Musicale. However, a suggested donation amount of $40.00 to the Azira G. Hill Scholarship Endowment Fund would be greatly appreciated.

For more information, contact barbara.saunders@woodruffcenter.org or call (404) 733-4831.

RSVP by October 30, 2009.

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Wynton Marsalis astounds us without playing a note in his first symphonic composition, Blues Symphony, an ASO-commissioned world premiere. Gershwin brought jazz to the concert hall with works like An American in Paris, and the popularity of jazz quickly spread around the globe. We'll also hear a sparkling jazz-infused ...concerto by Ravel and a driving Bernstein work featuring jazz clarinet.

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