It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to play the music of
@jonbatiste last night at Carnegie and to support the outstanding musicianship and leadership of
@_glennalexanderii and
@allthewongnotes 🫡These two are undoubtedly stars, leading the way in the future classical music ⭐️
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@carnegiehall Last night,
@JonBatiste premiered “American Symphony,” his latest opus and a culmination of more than a century of Black brilliance at Carnegie Hall.
In the piece, the Oscar-winning composer salutes musical visionaries—such as Duke Ellington, James Reese Europe, Mahalia Jackson, and Nina Simone—who once stood on the very stage of this performance.
Originally scheduled for May 2022, last night’s world premiere was also commissioned by Carnegie Hall. 📷:
@StephanieBergerPhotography