Sun Ra: El is the Sound of Joy

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Channel: New England Conservatory · 2014 · Music

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On April 17, 2014, in Jordan Hall, Ken Schaphorst led the New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra in a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Sun Ra’s arrival day on this planet. here they perform "El is the sound of Joy"

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A cultural icon that will mark its 150th anniversary in 2017, New England Conservatory (NEC) is recognized worldwide as a leader among music schools. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, NEC offers rigorous training in an intimate, nurturing community to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate music students from around the world.

The only conservatory in the United States designated a National Historic Landmark, NEC presents more than 1000 free concerts each year. Many of these take place in Jordan Hall (which shares National Historic Landmark status with the school), world-renowned for its superb acoustics and beautifully restored interior.

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