King of Swing: A Festival Celebrating Benny Goodman’s 100th Birthday

The evening will feature the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos, a close friend of Parisot’s, including the Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1 with soprano Hyunah Yu. Pianist Elizabeth Parisot will join the Yale Cellos for David Popper’s Requiem. The program will also include music by Christopher Rouse, David Popper, Dave Brubeck, and Ezra Laderman.

Aldo Parisot’s accomplishments as a performer, teacher, and advocate for his instrument are extraordinary. In his astonishing career spanning seven decades, he has been a star soloist, renowned chamber player, and perhaps the most beloved cello teacher of his time. He has also played a crucial role in expanding the repertoire for the cello. Join Parisot and his Grammy-nominated ensemble on this festive occasion.

The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman

Featuring music commissioned or premiered by Benny Goodman. Bartók: Contrasts; Morton Gould: Benny’s Gig and Recovery Music; Alan Shulman: Rendezvous; Francis Poulenc: Clarinet Sonata; and Aaron Copland: Clarinet Concerto.

With clarinetists David Shifrin, Romie de Guise-Langlois, Maureen Hurd, Justin O’Dell, Chad Burrow, Mingzhe Wang, and Paul Won Jin Cho, as well as the Jasper Quartet and other faculty, student, and alumni artists.

Tuesday, September 22 at 8 pm
Sprague Hall
Chamber Music Society at Yale
Tickets $20-$28 / Students $10

Pre-concert lecture at 7 pm in Sudler Recital Hall by clarinetist and Goodman scholar Maureen Hurd.

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Carnegie Hall Performance

Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm
Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall
Yale in New York
Tickets $15-$25 / Students $10-$20

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The Don Byron Quartet

The clarinetist and saxophonist Don Byron plays music associated with Benny Goodman. With Bryan Carrott, vibraphone; Kenny Davis, bass; and Eric Harland, drums.

Thursday, September 24 at 8 pm
Sprague Hall
Presented by the Duke Ellington Jazz Series
Willie Ruff, Director
Tickets $20-$30 / Students $10 / Discounts

Yale Jazz Ensemble

Thomas C. Duffy directs the ensemble in a selection of big band arrangements by Fletcher Henderson, Mel Powell, and others from the Benny Goodman Archives. With clarinetist Vincent Oneppo.

Tuesday, September 29 at 8 pm
Sprague Hall
Tickets $10 / Students $5

Benny Goodman Archives

Ongoing display at the Gilmore Music Library The Music Library marks Benny Goodman’s centenary with an exhibit featuring big band arrangements, concertos by Hindemith and Copland, and photographs. A broad variety of other materials includes Goodman's honorary doctorate from Yale, a program and ticket from his famous Carnegie Hall concert in 1938, and a letter from fellow clarinetist Woody Allen.