Bachiana Filarmonica With Dave & Chris Brubeck October 2, 2009

Conductor Joao Carlos Martins brings the Bachiana Filarmonica from Brazil to Avery Fisher Hall. Joining Mr. Martins and his orchestra are jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his son, trombonist Chris Brubeck. Featured is a program of Brazilian works along with Dave Brubeck's own compositions. The night begins with 'Ouverture Opera Amazonia' by Mateus Araujo, followed by Villa-Lobos' 'Bachiana Brasileira No. 7.' Dave will be solo pianist in Howard Brubeck's 'Theme for June,' and his son Chris plays solo trombone in one of his own compositions, 'Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra.' Mr. Brubeck's 'Brandenburg Gate Revisited,' is also on the program, and a collaborative effort with Joao Carlos Martins with Mr. Brubeck's piece, 'Thank You,' will finish the program.