Marsalis Premiere & Bruch's Violin Concerto

Performance Times

• October 2, 2026 7:30PM

Wynton Marsalis’ Liberty promises a vivid musical portrait of America at 250, told in the singular voice of a composer who uses the language of jazz to illuminate the nation’s stories. A true documentarian of American history through sound, Marsalis brings a perspective that is both celebratory and clear-eyed, weaving narrative and rhythm into a distinctly American tapestry. Nicola Benedetti then gifts us a performance of Bruch’s beloved Violin Concerto, which grips the listener from its very first phrase and gathers momentum until the entire orchestra seems to glow from within. Urgent and emotional, the concerto lays its heart bare on the way to a fiery, exhilarating finish. 

Program

Max Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 
Wynton Marsalis Symphony No. 5, Liberty (co-commission) 

Artists

Cristian Mӑcelaru conductor
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis
Nicola Benedetti violin

Info & Ordering

Music Hall Box Office

513-381-3300

1241 Elm Street | Cincinnati, OH 45202
Located in the south entrance of Music Hall on Elm Street; free 10-minute parking is available in front of Music Hall.

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