Duke Ellington's Nussknacker Suite

Description

The Zurich Jazz Orchestra plays Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite. Klaus Henner Russius reads E. T. A. Hoffmann’s tale of the Nutcracker. Duke Ellington and Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky meet in Las Vegas, and Ellington decides for the first time to record a whole album of pieces by another composer: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Of course, he has infused the romantic original with swing and improvisation! Together with the fantastic whimsy of E. T. A. Hoffmann and his tale of "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," a world of sparkling Christmas forests and transparent marzipan castles opens up, where one can see the most wonderful things if only one has the eyes and ears for it. Happy Advent season! Participants and additional information: The Zurich Jazz Orchestra performs Reading by Klaus Henner Russius Musical direction by Ed Partyka Production by Zurich Jazz Orchestra Bettina Uhlmann

Highlights

• Zurich Jazz Orchestra performs Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
• Klaus Henner Russius reads E. T. A. Hoffmann’s tale
• A unique blend of jazz and classical elements

General Information

The event features the Zurich Jazz Orchestra playing Duke Ellington's interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite, accompanied by a reading of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story. It promises a festive atmosphere, combining music and storytelling in a captivating performance at Theater Rigiblick in Zurich.

Location

Germaniastrasse 99, 8044 Zürich, Switzerland

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