Sunday, May 9, 2010 20:00
Macao Tower Auditorium
G. Gershwin: An American in Paris/ Rhapsody in Blue
L. Bernstein:Overture to the opera Candide
G. Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F major
When American composer George Gershwin published his symphony Rhapsody in Blue in 1924, its unparalleled success elevated him overnight to the stature of world-class composer. Apart from composing classical music, he made substantial contributions to Broadway's theatrical performances and to popular music. Aspiring to install the once unpopular American jazz music in its rightful place alongside refined music, Gershwin, with his other classical work An American in Paris, took his craft to its zenith.
Having spent his Japanese childhood absorbing the sights and sounds of a family of professional jazz musicians – and having at the age of six already had his precocious jazz performance talent recognised – pianist Makoto Ozone can be said to have an innate grasp of the genre’s musical essence. At the same time, he possesses a professional pianist's profound understanding and solid mastery of classical music, the ardour and artistry of which he has incorporated into jazz music. When it comes to performing Gershwin's jazz piano works, there could be no better choice of musician than Makoto Ozone – a "match made in heaven".
Having such a remarkable jazz talent participate in "The Macao Orchestra Goes Jazz"is a splendid opportunity that happens but rarely.
Conductor: Joshua Tan Kangming
Makoto Ozone, Piano
Duration: approx. 90 minutes (including one 15-minute intermission)
For tickets and information on discounts, please refer to the website of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government at www.icm.gov.mo, or to the promotional materials of the 21st Macao Art Festival.
The organiser reserves the right to alter the programme and/ or the cast of performers