Wynton Marsalis: Symphony No 1 ‘All Rise’

Written by Wynton Marsalis, All Rise is a monumental jazz symphony in twelve movements. It includes things Marsalis considers related to the blues; “the didgeridoo, ancient Greek harmonies and modes, New Orleans brass bands, the fiddler’s reel, clave, samba, the down-home church service, Chinese parade bands, the Italian aria, and plain ol’ down-home ditties.” Marsalis combines these sounds to transport the audience through a life; from birth to maturity via unexpected twists and turns. James Gaffigan conducts more than 200 performers from the Usher Hall in Edinburgh.
Presented by Gilliam Moore.

Wynton Marsalis: All Rise (Symphony No. 1)

Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra, with Musical Director Wynton Marsalis
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
Edinburgh Festival Chorus
James Gaffigan - conductor
James Grossmith – chorus director

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Presenter – Gillian Moore
Producer – Laura Metcalfe