Time
180-880 yuan
Tickets
180-880 yuan
Venue
Shenzhen Poly Theater, intersection of Wenxin Road 5 and Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District (南山区后海滨路与文心五路交界处深圳保利剧院)
Metro
Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E
Joseph Alessi to hit Poly stage| July 5
Writer: | Editor: Stephanie Yang | From:
U.S. classical trombonist Joseph Alessi will give a concert Friday at Shenzhen Poly Theater.
His playing is often noted for its refined musicianship, particularly rich sound quality and his complete technical control. The music he chooses to play is mainly romantic and modern music, while he has also developed his jazz repertoire.
During his third year at Curtis Institute of Music, Alessi joined the Philadelphia Orchestra as interim second trombone. He eventually earned the job on a permanent basis and performed with the orchestra for four seasons. Following one season as principal trombone at the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Alessi joined the New York Philharmonic as principal trombone in 1985.
In 1992, he performed with the New York Philharmonic in the world premiere of “Trombone Concerto” by Christopher Rouse, which later received the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Alessi has since developed an increasingly active solo career, performing throughout the United States and internationally. His discography consists of over 14 full-length albums, in addition to guest appearances on albums by other artists. His 1999 recording of “Star-Child” by George Crumb was voted Best Classical Contemporary Composition at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2001.
Alessi joined the faculty of the Juilliard School in 1986. The Juilliard Trombone Choir has regularly performed with Alessi on his recording projects. Since 1999, Alessi has conducted the Alessi Seminar, a biennial trombone workshop that attracts trombonists from around the world to spend time with him in lessons, masterclasses and recitals. Several of his past students now occupy senior positions in major orchestras around the world. In recognition of Alessi’s immense contributions to the world of trombone music and trombone playing, he was awarded the 2002 ITA Award, which is the most prestigious award offered by the International Trombone Association.
Time: 8 p.m., July 5
Tickets: 180-880 yuan
Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, intersection of Wenxin Road 5 and Houhaibin Road, Nanshan District (南山区后海滨路与文心五路交界处深圳保利剧院)
Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E