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Duke Ellington’s name is almost synonymous with the sound of the big band era. The Deutsche Oper Berlin’s Big Band pays him homage to mark his 125th anniversary: as well as his greatest hits, they will also play the world premiere of the Manfred Honetschläger’s suite The Famous Duke.
Artists
BigBand of the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Manfred Honetschläger musical direction
Titus Engel direction
Fola Dada recitation and vocals
Tony Lakatos saxophone
Programme
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
Black and Tan Fantasy
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
The Jeep Is Jumpin̕'
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
In a Mellow Tone
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
Mood Indigo
Billy Strayhorn
Take the ‟Aˮ Train
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
Almost Cried
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
Caravan
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
Sophisticated Lady
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
Cotton Trail
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
A Tone Parallel to Harlem
Edward Kennedy ("Duke") Ellington
Night Creature
Manfred Honetschläger
The Famous Duke for big band and orchestra
Additional information
An event by Deutschen Oper Berlin in cooperation with Berliner Festspiele / Musikfest Berlin
Main Auditorium
Introduction
19:15
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