Marsalis & De Falla

Lively trumpet tones and fiery Spanish rhythms

Conductor: Gergely Madaras
Trumpet: Selina Ott

Program
Jessie Montgomery: Starburst for orchestra | Norwegian premiere
Wynton Marsalis: Trumpet concerto | Norwegian premiere
Manuel De Falla: The Three-Nosed Hat

About the concert
This is the evening of festive fireworks and joy of life when musical light grenades share the stage with a trumpet shooting star and colorful Spanish flamenco.

Wynton Marsalis takes us on a spectacular journey through the many stylistic facets of the trumpet, from military fanfares to the diverse mood colors of the blues, from the instrument's solo virtuosity to its singing qualities, from Mexican mariachi to Eastern European kletzmer and American bebop. All masterfully and melodiously performed by the new Austrian superstar and trumpet virtuoso, Selina Ott, in the Norwegian premiere of this concert that is considered an extreme sport for trumpeters.

De Falla's ballet music for The Three-Pronged Hat is both colorful and captivating, with clear inspiration from Andalusian modal folk music and fiery Spanish folk dances such as seguidilla, flamenco and jota.

With Starburst, Jessie Montgomery describes a musical star explosion where rapidly changing timbres form the backdrop for fleeting melodies and violent movements.

Classical Prelude
Would you like to know more about tonight's program? Then we invite you to the Classical Prelude prior to the concert. Here you will have the opportunity to learn more about the music that will be performed, the composers behind the works, and the historical contexts that have shaped them. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you are an experienced listener or completely new to classical music.

Location: The foyer outside the Great Hall on the 3rd floor.
Time: 6:15 PM (duration 15-20 minutes).