Marsalis Brasilianos in Wheaton IL
Date:
10/24/2008 - 00:00
Location:
USA: Wheaton IL
Work Performed:
Fantasia for Soprano Saxophone
Suite for Strings
Bachianas Brasileiras #5
Wheaton, IL - Edman Memorial Chapel
October 24, 2008
Marsalis Brasilianos is a celebration of the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos, featuring Branford Marsalis and members of the Philarmonia Brasilera (Gil Jardim, Conductor). This fascinating new project commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the revered Brazilian composers death.
Bringing together Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis with a Brazilian orchestra known for it's remarkable work with Villa-Lobos' music, the program is uniquely suited to Marsalis' mastery of both jazz and classical music, allowing the language of Villa-Lovos' compositions to truly shine.