Kurt Rosenwinkel: The Chopin Project — live event
“ A masterclass in re-imagining one of the greatest classical composers of our time, performed by some of the greatest contemporary musicians of our time” It’s not uncommon for contemporary jazz musicians and composers to delve into their classical training, as is often the case with most composers. The works of Debussy seem to have inspired and now reignited a whole new wave of jazz pianists who seek to re-approach the tender way in which the classical greats have crafted their most compelling compositions. One can only assume that classical works, particularly the famous etudes of Chopin should really be left alone, but that isn’t the case with shape shifters Kurt Rosenwinkel and Jean-Paul Brodbeck. Joined by Lukas Traxel on bass, who plays in the Jean-Paul Brodbeck Trio, and Jorge Rossy, a stalwart member of the Spanish and American jazz communities, the four musicians do more than just reinterpret. The Chopin Project is clearly a canvas of musical conversation that takes place within the quartet; a kind of story crafted from selected Chopin works. One could say that Chopin’s melodies, slightly improvised the first time round serve as a compass point for each musician to unravel their own personal dialogue with Chopin.
Starts: 2023-11-07T20:00:32Z
Ends: 2023-11-07T21:30:32Z
Where: 178 7th Avenue South, New York, New York 10014, United States
Price: $40.0