The Abyssinian Mass by Wynton Marsalis
The Abyssinian Mass by Wynton Marsalis
Frank Stewart
The Abyssinian Mass by Wynton Marsalis
The Abyssinian Mass by Wynton Marsalis
Frank Stewart
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis
Piper Ferguson

The African American experience takes center stage in The Abyssinian Mass, a swinging celebration of big-band sound and gospel soul from Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize–winning composer, bandleader, and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Created to mark the bicentennial of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church in 2013, the Mass moves audiences of every tradition to clap their hands in this joyous, soulful affirmation of just how high the human spirit can rise.

 

The Program

Wynton Marsalis: The Abyssinian Mass

“[The Abyssinian Mass] offers hope for the human condition despite evidence to the contrary.”
– Chicago Tribune
“A sound infectious enough to make the most agnostic listeners temporarily wish they were believers.”
– Guardian

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Venue

10 Columbus Cir

Accessibility

  • Large-print programs
    Large-print programs
  • Braille programs
    Braille programs
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Assistive listening devices
    Assistive listening devices

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or 212.875.5375.

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MUSIC

The Abyssinian Mass
by Wynton Marsalis

Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

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The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, sermon
Chorale Le Chateau
Damien L. Sneed, conductor
Performance length: Two hours and 25 minutes, including intermission
The White Light presentation of The Abyssinian Mass is made possible in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Performance Details

  • 2 hours, 30 minutes (one intermission 20')
  • Keep the White Light spirit alive with a White Light Lounge following this performance. This reception is exclusive to White Light Festival ticketholders - come mingle with the artists and your fellow concertgoers while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.
    Keep the White Light spirit alive with a White Light Lounge following this performance. This reception is exclusive to White Light Festival ticketholders - come mingle with the artists and your fellow concertgoers while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.