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Tue 27 Nov 7:30pm at Town Hall
Britten Sinfonia, renowned for its bold approach to music-making, pays homage to two of the musical giants of the 20th century: Gil Evans and Miles Davis. Legendary American pianist and band leader Gil Goldstein, who worked closely with both jazz legends in the 1980s, brings his own unique style to this tribute, featuring classics from Sketches of Spain and Miles Ahead, while the rich textures of Britten Sinfonia’s strings, woodwind and brass recreate this most evocative of repertoire. The concert also has a pronounced Brazilian flavour – echoing another of Goldstein’s musical fascinations – in the form of guitarist Romero Lubambo, ex Weather Report drummer Alex Acuña and Luciana Souza, one of Brazil’s most celebrated vocalists, whose brilliantly elastic voice gives a stunning interpretation of the distinctive Miles Davis sound.
6.15pm Free Pre-concert Talk
£5, £6.50, £10, £15, £20
Britten Sinfonia
Gil Goldstein Music Director
Luciana Souza vocals
Romero Lubambo guitar
Alex Acuña percussion
Programme to include:
Rodrigo/Gil Evans arr. Gil Goldstein Concierto de Aranjuez, second movement (from Sketches of Spain)
Weill/Gil Evans arr. Gil Goldstein My Ship (from Miles Ahead)
MacGregor and Mercer/Evans arr. Gil Goldstein Moon Dreams from (Birth of the Cool)
Cleo Henry arr. Gil Goldstein Boplicity (from Birth of the Cool)
Cleo Henry arr. Gil Goldstein Concorvado (from Quiet Nights)
Cleo Henry arr. Gil Goldstein Aos Pez Daz Cruz (from Quiet Nights)
Egberto Gismonti Frevo; Forrobodo
Da Falla Ritual Fire Dance: Psyche
Gwilym Simcock New work (world première)
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