Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

One of jazz’s most revered musicians, Branford Marsalis collaborates with the innovative Orpheus Chamber Orchestra for a program that explores the intersection of jazz and classical, from Debussy’s jazz-inspired Rhapsody to a newly commissioned work by Courtney Bryan that uses Bizet’s famous themes from Carmen. The 34-member Orpheus Chamber Orchestra made history in 1972 when a group of young artists created an orchestra without a conductor in which musicians led themselves. Since then, the Grammy award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has recorded over 70 albums, toured to 46 countries, and collaborated with hundreds of world-class soloists.

New Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and a film and Broadway composer. A frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Branford has become increasingly sought after as a featured soloist with acclaimed orchestras around the world, performing works by composers such as Copeland, Debussy, Ibert, Mahler, and Villa-Lobos. And his legendary guest performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop arena.

Branford Marsalis, Saxophone

Program:
Rossini, Overture the Barber of Seville
Rodrigo, Suite from Soleriana
Debussy, Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone & Orchestra
Ibert, Concertino da Camera
Turina, La Oracion de torero, Op. 34
Courtney Bryan, Carmen, jazz suite on themes by Bizet (Orpheus commission)

The Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic 2022 Concert Series are sold as a subscription. Tickets for individual concerts are available by wait list only. For ticket information, please call 760-341-1013.