The Famous Duke The BigBand of the Deutsche Oper Berlin pays homage to Duke Ellington

Date & Time

Mon, Sep 16, 2024, 20:00

Venue

Philharmonie Berlin, Main Auditorium (Berlin)

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.

Keywords: Musikfest Berlin, Vocal Music

Info & Ticket (www.berliner-philharmoniker.de)

Musicians

BigBand of the Deutsche Oper Berlin	Big Band
Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin	Orchestra
Manfred Honetschläger	Musical Director
Titus Engel	Director
Fola Dada	Recitation, Vocals
Tony Lakatos	Saxophon

Program

Black and Tan Fantasy	Duke Ellington
The Jeep Is Jumpin̕'	Duke Ellington
In a Mellow Tone	Duke Ellington
Mood Indigo	Duke Ellington
Take the 'A' Train	Billy Strayhorn
Almost Cried	Duke Ellington
Caravan	Duke Ellington
Sophisticated Lady	Duke Ellington
Cotton Trail	Duke Ellington
A Tone Parallel to Harlem	Duke Ellington
Night Creature	Duke Ellington
The Famous Duke	Manfred Honetschläger

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