
Melting Pot of Music: How the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra Uses Music to Connect Us
By David Tran
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Legendary musician Wynton Marsalis will bring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Penn State next week for a performance as part of his final season leading the renowned ensemble. The orchestra will perform “Marsalis’ Swinging Cities” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Eisenhower Auditorium as part of a national tour celebrating the global influence of jazz. The program features original compositions inspired by Marsalis’ travels and experiences in cities across the world. Tickets are $69 for adults, $14 for University Park students and $23 for people 18 and younger. A VIP experience is also available. Tickets can be purchased online through the Arts Ticket Center. Buyers can avoid the $4 online fee by calling 814-863-0255 or visiting the Eisenhower Auditorium box office on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The concert's program draws inspiration from three international destinations: Vitoria in Spain's Basque region, Shanghai in China and Marciac, a medieval town in southwest