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Aaron Diehl

The University of 麻豆传媒色情片 Symphony Orchestra continues its season with Stars, a celestial celebration uniting the boundless worlds of jazz and classical music. The evening pairs two works inspired by the heavens鈥擬ary Lou Williams鈥� trailblazing Zodiac Suite, featuring acclaimed jazz pianist Aaron Diehl and his trio, and Mozart鈥檚 Symphony No. 41 in C Major, Jupiter, the composer鈥檚 monumental farewell to the symphonic form.

The concert takes place Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. on the Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus. 

鈥淭his program shines light on two extraordinary composers separated by centuries but connected by vision and brilliance,鈥� said Greg Wolynec, conductor and director of orchestral activities at Southern Miss. 鈥淢ary Lou Williams reshaped jazz and nurtured its greatest voices. Mozart defined the heights of classical form and emotional depth. Together, their works remind us that creativity鈥攍ike the stars themselves鈥攏ever stops burning.鈥� 

Diehl introduced Wolynec to Zodiac Suite, a work by jazz legend Mary Lou Williams, who mentored such giants as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk.

鈥淲illiams occupies an incredibly important role in the history of jazz education and training,鈥� Wolynec said. 鈥淚n classical music, Nadia Boulanger shaped generations of composers. In jazz, that role belongs to Mary Lou Williams.鈥�

Written in 1945, Zodiac Suite was originally composed for piano trio and later expanded for chamber orchestra. Each movement corresponds to an astrological sign, reflecting Williams鈥� fascination with musical personalities and the celestial order. Deeply influenced by Duke Ellington鈥檚 Black, Brown & Beige, the suite merges classical form with the soul and swing of jazz.

For Diehl, one of today鈥檚 foremost jazz pianists, bringing this piece to audiences has been a personal mission. His interpretations have been praised for their intelligence, lyricism and authenticity.

鈥淭his will be Aaron鈥檚 first time performing the work with a collegiate orchestra,鈥� said Wolynec. 鈥淲e鈥檙e honored that he chose to share this music with our students. All the rehearsals with Aaron and his trio will happen in the week leading up to the concert鈥攊t鈥檚 an incredible opportunity for our musicians to learn directly from one of the world鈥檚 great artists.鈥� 

Wolynec added, 鈥淢ary Lou Williams鈥� story reminds us how much American music owes to her vision. She was not only a teacher but a formidable pianist and composer. I just know our audience is going to love it.鈥�

The second half of Stars features Mozart鈥檚 Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551, Jupiter. Written in the summer of 1788鈥攁longside his two final symphonies鈥�Jupiter was not commissioned or intended for a particular concert.

鈥淚t was as if Mozart was creating music for the future,鈥� said Wolynec. 

The symphony鈥檚 thunderous opening inspired its nickname, invoking the Roman god of lightning and majesty. 鈥淭hose opening notes conjure the image of Jupiter himself,鈥� Wolynec explained. 鈥淵et the work also contains music of tenderness, grace and wit. Mozart develops these contrasting ideas into one of the most perfect examples of balance and beauty ever written.鈥�

Wolynec shares his deep affection for the second movement, a sublime slow section. 鈥淚n the 1979 film Manhattan, Woody Allen鈥檚 character lists the second movement of this symphony as one of the reasons life is worth living,鈥� he said. 鈥淲ho could disagree?鈥� 

The finale, with its astonishing five-voice counterpoint, stands among the crowning achievements of Western music. 鈥淲hether you follow every line or simply let it wash over you, it is brilliant,鈥� Wolynec said. 鈥淭ackling music like this with incredibly gifted students, many of whom are playing it for the first time, is a dream come true for me.鈥�

鈥淎fter years of dreaming about this collaboration, it feels truly special seeing it come to life here in Hattiesburg,鈥� Wolynec said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a celebration of imagination, resilience and the transformative power of music.鈥�

Tickets are available at the Southern Miss Ticket Office. Click or call 601.266.5418.

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