Eckart Preu, Conductor; Arturo Sandoval, Trumpet

Adam Schoenberg: Cool Cat
Gershwin: Cuban Overture
Sandoval: Concerto for Trumpet No. 2
Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis
Rachmaninoff (arr. Bob Barrett): Themes from Piano Concerto No. 2

A protégé of jazz icon Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval has dazzled audiences worldwide with his unparalleled artistry and magnetic stage presence. His remarkable career spans multiple genres, from jazz to classical, earning him prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors, 10 Grammy Awards, 6 Billboard Awards, and an Emmy Award. His life was the subject of the film For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000) starring Andy García. He has performed at the White House and at the Super Bowl.