Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
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Antônio Carlos Jobim:
Works of Antônio Carlos Jobim for Orchestra
Arranged and orchestrated by Alastair McGrath-Kerr and Matt Boden
1. Jobim Medley
2. Samba do Aviao
3. Sabia
4. Chovendo na Roseira (Children’s Games)
5. Amparo
6. Corcovado
7. Correnteza
8. Wave
9. O Boto
10. Aguas de Marco
- Interval -
Chick Corea: Spain
Makoto Ozone: Deviation
George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to all First Nations people across Australia, whose traditions of music making and storytelling have continued on this land for millenia.
As musicians, collaboration is at the heart of sharing the stage; the way an orchestra breathes every phrase in unison, a rhythm section syncs their groove, and singers draw the audience in with their lyrics. Tonight, we elevate this spirit of collaboration even further, offering a remarkable musical journey that combines and celebrates the exceptional talent on stage from across genres. We feature Australia’s premier exponents of Brazilian jazz, Panorama Brasil, alongside the masterful Grammy-nominated pianist Makoto Ozone and his trio, all complemented by the outstanding Orchestra Victoria. Together, we are creating something truly special.
We begin with a suite of Antônio Carlos Jobim arrangements orchestrated especially for tonight for Panorama Brasil and Orchestra Victoria by the wonderful Alastair McGrath-Kerr and Matt Boden. The second half takes us on a journey from Spain to New York, as we welcome Makoto Ozone for two monumental works: Chick Corea's Spain for Sextet and Orchestra, and George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. The incredible energy and spirit of these pieces are infectious, capturing the essence of jazz improvisation while showcasing the power of orchestral music. They exemplify the vibrant dialogue between jazz and classical genres, highlighting the creativity and artistry that emerge when these worlds intersect.
I invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy this extraordinary fusion of sounds as we present Rhapsody in Blue at 100: A Celebration of Orchestral Jazz for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Jessica Gethin
Conductor & Orchestra Victoria’s Artistic Advisor
PIANO
Makoto Ozone
CONDUCTOR
Jessica Gethin
PANORAMA BRASIL
Alastair McGrath-Kerr
Music Director, Drums & Percussion
Jacqueline Gawler Vocals
Dany Maia Vocals
Asha Henfry Flute
Yael Zamir Flute
Jordan Murray Trombone
Doug de Vries Guitar
Matthew Boden Piano
Jorge Albuquerque Bass
SPAIN SEXTET
TRiNFiNiTY
Makoto Ozone Piano
Shimpei Ogawa Bass
Kunito Kitai Drums
Lachlan Davidson Reeds
Carl Mackey Reeds
Jordan Murray Trombone
VIOLIN
Concertmaster
Sulki Yu - Chair supported by Lady Southey AC
Deputy Concertmaster
Yi Wang - Chair supported by Susan & Leith Campbell
Section Principal First Violin
Tony Zhai
Section Principal Second Violin
Monica Naselow - Chair supported by Peter Griffin AM & Terry Swann
Associate Principal First Violin
Tomomi Brennan
Associate Principal First Violin
Erica Kennedy
Acting Associate Principal Second Violin
Rebecca Shirley - Chair supported by Mr Andrew Fairley AM
Tutti
Binny Baik - Chair supported by The Fielding Foundation
Alyssa Conrau - Chair supported by Leanne Menegazzo
Rachel Gamer
Matt Hassall - Chair supported by Mr Russell & Dr Jenni Jenkins
Rachael Hunt
Philip Nixon
John Noble
Lucy Warren
Edwina Kayser +
Lynette Rayner +
Lisa Reynolds +
VIOLA
Section Principal
Paul McMillan - Chair supported by Ms Linda Herd
Associate Principal
Thomas Higham
Tutti
Jason Bunn
Nadine Delbridge § - Chair supported by Kangaroo Ground Nominees Pty Ltd.
Matthew Laing +
Simon Collins +
Andrew Crothers +
CELLO
Section Principal
Melissa Chominsky
Associate Principal
Diane Froomes
Tutti
Sarah Cuming - Chair supported by Angela Kayser
Philippa Gardner
Tania Hardy-Smith
Joshua Dema +
DOUBLE BASS
Acting Section Principal
Kylie Davies
Tutti
Matthew Thorne
Vivian Qu +
Andrew Whitehall +
FLUTE
Section Principal
Lisa-Maree Amos - Chair supported by Peter Griffin AM & Terry Swann
Associate Principal
Jessie Gu §
Principal Piccolo
Rebecca Johnson +
Tutti
Alyse Faith +
OBOE
Acting Section Principal
Joshua de Graaf
Principal Cor Anglais
Dafydd Camp - Chair supported by Ms Linda Herd
CLARINET
Section Principal
Paul Champion §
Associate Principal
Justin Beere
Principal Bass Clarinet
Alexei Dupressoir +
Tutti
Natasha Fearnside +
SAXOPHONE
Principal
Lachlan Davidson +
Carl Mackey +
BASSOON
Section Principal
Hugh Ponnuthurai §
Elise Millman +
Associate Principal
Colin Forbes-Abrams +
HORN
Section Principal
Andrew Young
Associate Principal
Evan Williams §
Ben Messenger +
Principal Third Horn
Linda Hewett
Tutti
Sharon Hatton +
TRUMPET
Section Principal
Mark Fitzpatrick
Associate Principal
Timothy Francis
Tutti
Sophie Spencer +
TROMBONE
Acting Section Principal
Kieran Conrau
Associate Principal
Robert Collins +
Principal Bass Trombone
Benjamin Anderson
Principal Trombone
Jordan Murray +
TUBA
Principal
Karina Filipi +
TIMPANI
Section Principal
Guy du Blêt - Chair supported by Mr Jim Cousins AO & Mrs Libby Cousins AM with Igor Zambelli
Associate Principal Timpani/Tutti Percussion
Scott Weatherson +
PERCUSSION
Section Principal
Mathew Levy
Tutti
Matthew Brennan +
Hugh Tidy +
James Townsend +
BANJO
Principal
Matthew Tzivakis +
KEY
Guest Artist +
On Leave §
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