Our featured event: Thomas Snow in concert with the Atlantic Chamber Orchestra at the Pavillion
Portland, Maine–November 8, 2002

This concert, an amalgamation of Jazz, Ragtime and Mozart, was a spectacular event held at The Pavilion in Portland, ME. Billed as "Jazz, Joplin, and The Jupiter", I joined the Atlantic Chamber Orchestra to perform three Rags by Scott Joplin that had been arranged for piano and orchestra. After these great arrangements, my trio performed "Corcovado" and "East of the Sun". I must brag about the amazing skills and beautiful playing by drummer Les Harris, Jr. and bassist Gerhard Graml; their musical sensitivity and virtuosity made this concert experience extraordinary!

Following the trio feature, we were joined by the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Atlantic Chamber Orchestra Lawrence Golan. Although currently based in Colorado, Mr. Golan was in Maine as Concertmaster for The Portland Symphony Orchestra from 1990 -2001. Lawrence joined us in performing "Star Eyes" and "Fly Me To The Moon", continuing with the "celestial" theme. The first half of the program closed with my newest arrangement for Jazz trio and orchestra called the "Fall Medley". This trilogy of Jazz standards consists of "Autumn in New York", "Night and Day", and "Soon It's Gonna Rain".

The second half of the program was entirely dedicated to Symphony No. 41 in C Major (K.551), the "Jupiter", by W.A. Mozart. After rapturous applause, I joined the Orchestra for the encore, another Rag by Scott Joplin.

The philosophy of The ACO is steeped in bringing classical music to new audiences. This is achieved, in part, by offering concerts that feature more contemporary styles while still exposing people to the standard repertoire. For more information about the ACO, please visit their web site. I also hope that you will frequently visit the sites of Les Harris and Gerhard Graml.

all photos ©2002 Mark Bois/dank basement productions

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