Program
Works by J.S. Bach and jazz compositions
Details
Bach and jazz — a well-known pairing. Many classical and jazz musicians have explored the mix of these two styles, combining them in concerts or even within a single piece. The secret of this crossover’s success lies in the balance between improvisation and structure — a shared feature of both baroque and jazz music.
The new brass ensemble of the musicAeterna family, led by trumpeter Pavel Kurdakov, will perform Bach and jazz — but without blending the styles. The first half of the concert will feature classical arrangements of Bach’s music: from chorale preludes and cantata arias to famous organ pieces and instrumental suite excerpts. The second half will be dedicated to jazz standards in different styles, arranged specially for the ensemble.