PROGRAM
Robert Spano Conductor
Marcus Roberts Trio
Jacksonville native Marcus Roberts is widely known as one of today’s eminent jazz pianists. His trio, including drummer Jason Marsalis, joins forces with the Symphony and Music Director Laureate of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Robert Spano, for Gershwin's Concerto in F that blends classical, jazz and the blues in a unique American sound. Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony anchors the performance with the dramatic power that places it among classical masterworks. In a perfect pairing, Carlos Simon’s Motherboxx Connection tells the inspiring stories of African American heroes.
Carlos Simon · Motherboxx Connection
George Gershwin · Concerto in F
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · Symphony No. 5
Part of the David M. Hicks Piano Series · Part of the Greta Challen Berg Artist Series
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FEATURED ARTISTS
Robert Spano Conductor
Robert Spano, conductor, pianist, composer and teacher, is known worldwide for the intensity of his artistry and distinctive communicative abilities, creating a sense of inclusion and warmth among musicians and audiences that is unique among American orchestras...continue reading
Marcus Roberts Trio
The Marcus Roberts Trio - a long-term musical partnership between pianist, Marcus Roberts, the phenomenal drummer Jason Marsalis, and gifted bassist Rodney Jordan. The Marcus Roberts Trio is known for its virtuosic style and entirely new approach to jazz trio performance...continue reading
Classical Series