Göteborgs Konserthus Jazz on Film

The golden era of film music with the Gothenburg Symphony, Bohuslän Big Band and guest saxophonist Joe Lovano in a unique fusion led by Vince Mendoza.

Concert length: 2 h incl. intermission Scene: Stora salen
380-540 SEK Student 190-270 SEK Youth up to 29 190-270 SEK
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Let yourself be swept away to the golden era of film music. Jazz legends like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Duke Ellington all wrote immortal classics that gave Hollywood its mythical gloss in the 50s and 60s. Vince Mendoza leads the Gothenburg Symphony, Bohuslän Big Band and saxophonist Joe Lovano in a unique fusion.

Get on the wall! What would the fight between cops and gangsters be in the thriller The French Connection without Don Ellis’ music? Duke Ellington created the same dense tension in Analysis of a Murder, and Miles Davis set the tone for French New Wave cinema. Tonight you get to experience unforgettable film music from some of jazz’s greatest, together with the Gothenburg Symphony and the Bohuslän Big Band.

Arranger Vince Mendoza is certainly not just anyone. The versatile composer and conductor has collaborated with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Sting, Elvis Costello, Joe Zawinul, Björk and many more. Over the years, he has won no less than six Grammy Awards. He last visited Gothenburg’s Concert Hall in 2022 with the Nordic Jazz concert.

Saxofonister på rad i intensivt scenljus.

Bohuslän Big Band is one of Sweden’s most prominent big bands who have also had a series of successful collaborations with international jazz giants: Gregory Porter, Carla Bley, Joe Lovano, Nils Landgren – and not least Vince Mendoza. Now they meet the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in a thrillingly unique fusion together woth saxophonist Joe Lovano.

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Get to know film music from the era.

Introduction to the concert

Take a seat in the Great Hall one hour before the concert begins and learn more about the music you will soon experience! You will get the stories behind the music, knowledge of the composers and own reflections about the classical pieces. The introduction last for about 30 minutes, it is free and free seating in the hall. Warm welcome!

Wednesday 17 April 2024: The event ends at approx. 21.30
Thursday 18 April 2024: The event ends at approx. 21.30

Participants

The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1905 and currently consists of 109 musicians. The orchestra is based in Gothenburg Concert Hall – a gem of functionalism on Götaplatsen square that has enchanted music lovers since 1935. Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 1907 until 1922. He gave the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra a strong Nordic profile and invited his colleagues Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius to collaborate with the orchestra. Under the leadership of Chief Conductor Neeme Järvi between 1982 and 2004, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra undertook a number of international tours and made a hundred or so album recordings while establishing itself as one of Europe’s foremost orchestras. In 1997 the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra received the title of the National Orchestra of Sweden. Since season 2017-2018 Santtu-Matias Rouvali is Chief Conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Since season 2019-2020 Barbara Hannigan is Principal Guest Conductor. Christoph Eschenbach was also Principal Guest Conductor of Gothenburg Symphony in the years 2019-2022 – together they formed a strong three-leaf clover consisting of three completely different types of artists. We are also extremely proud to be an official partner of soprano Barbara Hannigan’s mentor initiative Equilibrium, with focus on young singers and musicians who are just beginning their careers. Sten Cranner is the orchestra’s CEO and Artistic Director, while Gustavo Dudamel holds the title of Honorary Conductor and Neeme Järvi that of Principal Conductor Emeritus. Region Västra Götaland is owner of the orchestra. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra works regularly with conductors such as Herbert Blomstedt, Joana Carneiro, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Christian Zacharias and Anja Bihlmaier.
Vince Mendoza conductor
Joe Lovano tenorsaxofon
Bohuslän Big Band
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