Name: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 2024
Start: 2024-10-17
End: 2024-10-18
Location: Lyric Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA)

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Oct 17, 2024(Thu) - Oct 18(Fri)

Location:Lyric Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA)

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1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis HONG KONG 2024｜Concert Introduction

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Get ready for an unforgettable jazz experience as the renowned classical and jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and a leading advocate of American culture, Wynton Marsalis, takes the stage with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), making their debut in Hong Kong. The performances of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis HONG KONG 2024 promise to be a once-in-a-lifetime concert for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Tickets priced at $1,580, $1,280, $980 & $780 will go on public sale starting 10am Friday, 04 October 2024 via Cityline.

Presented by WMUSIC Inc., the two nights of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis HONG KONG 2024 concert will be held on Thursday and Friday, 17th and 18th October 2024, at Lyric Theatre, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). Showtimes are at 8pm.

October 17: An Evening of Swing

This concert promises a night filled with the classics of jazz. Attendees can expect a delightful blend of timeless swing standards and modern compositional techniques, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of sound that beautifully marries classical elegance with innovative creativity. This performance is truly a "must-see" concert for all music lovers.

October 18: Happy Birthday to Wynton Concert

On this day, join in the concert to celebrate Wynton Marsalis' birthday. Marsalis, a pillar of the music community since his youth, has garnered numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, emphasizing education and inspiring young people around the globe. His contributions to cultural integration and human peace are profound. During this special birthday concert, he will infuse his admiration and understanding of Eastern musical traditions into jazz arrangements, showcasing the magnificent fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.