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"New World A-Comin'" with Guest Soloist Aaron Diehl

Season 1 Episode 1 | 3m 30s

Duke Ellington's "New World A-Comin'," composed by Duke Ellington in 1943 and premiered at Carnegie Hall. The piece features Ellington admirer Aaron Diehl on the piano. Diehl is the artistic partner of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The title was inspired by Roy Ottley's book by the same name which envisioned a better life for African Americans after World War II.

Extras
Excerpt of Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird Suite," composed in 1919.
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season.
The MSO raised $89 million to acquire and renovate the 1930s Grand Warner Theater.
George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," composed by Gershwin in 1924.
Excerpt of Composer Eric Nathan's piece "Opening" which was commissioned by the MSO.
Nicholas Mariscal says playing the cello has parallels to a good relationship.
Aaron Diehl discusses his musical preferences and his love of Duke Ellington.
Work inside the Bradley Symphony Center included the careful restoration of 1930s murals.
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season.
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