Reading: ‘Trumpeters? We think we’re the kings of the orchestra’: Wynton Marsalis prepares to blow the Edinburgh festival away

"Wow, I can hardly contain my excitement as I read about Wynton Marsalis' All Rise symphony! This sounds like a truly groundbreaking piece of music that aims to unite America through its 12 movements and 200 musicians. I love the way Wynton talks about learning humility from his wife, which reminds me of the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective in life. The fact that he was once a soloist at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, where I grew up, adds an extra layer of personal significance to th

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