2021/22 Walt Disney Concert Hall
Symphonic Duke Ellington
This January, Thomas Wilkins and the Los Angeles Philharmonic return to Ellington’s music against the backdrop of our own historical moment, during which the composer’s explorations of Black American history and expressive life, as well as his hopes for a more just and compassionate future, continue to resonate.
The LA Phil's Humanities Programs are generously supported by Linda and David Shaheen.
Robert Glasper Reimagines Ellington
The pianist partners with an orchestra and some very special guests in a 21st-century tribute to Duke Ellington.
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- Robert Glasper
Symphonic Ellington: New World A-Comin’ with Gerald Clayton
Explore the symphonic range of Ellington from the whimsical dances in Night Creature to his majestic ballet The River. Plus, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton lends his touch to New World A-Comin'.
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- Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. BERGER)
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- ELLINGTON
- Intermission
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- Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. PERESS)
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- Duke ELLINGTON (ORCH. COLLIER)
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Thomas Wilkins, conductor
- Gerald Clayton, piano
Symphonic Ellington: Sacred Concerts
Thomas Wilkins leads the LA Phil in Ellington’s spiritual Sacred Concerts, which the composer called the most important music he ever wrote, as well as his narrative history of Black America, Black, Brown & Beige.
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- Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. PERESS)
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- Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. GOULD)
- Intermission
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- ELLINGTON
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- ELLINGTON
- “Ain’t But the One” (Gene Noble, soloist)
- “Tell Me It’s the Truth” (Kyla Jade, soloist)
- “Heaven” (Sy Smith, soloist)
- “Something Bout Believing” (Aja Grant, soloist)
- “My Love” (Aretha Scruggs, soloist)
- “Ain’t Nobody Nowhere without God” (Jamal Moore, soloist)
- “The Majesty of God” (Ashley Támar, soloist)
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Thomas Wilkins, conductor
- Chloé Arnold, choreographer and dancer
- Aretha Scruggs, soprano
- Ashley Támar, soprano
- Amy Keys, soprano
- Sy Smith, alto
- Kyla Jade, alto
- Aja Grant, alto
- Loren Smith, tenor
- Derrick Evans, tenor
- Jeremy Keith, tenor
- Gene Noble, bass
- Jamal Moore, bass
- Brandon Coleman, bass