Michel Legrand Tickets
Michel Legrand Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with Michel Legrand tickets from TicketSmarter. Few musicians in any genre have been more prolific than Michel Legrand, a highly rated jazz pianist who has been responsible for over 200 film scores, including 'The Thomas Crown Affair' which featured the hit song 'Windmills of Your Mind'. The son of composer Raymond Legrand he studied music at the Paris Conservatoire from the age of eleven, eventually graduating seven years later with honors, both as a composer and pianist. Michel was just 22 in 1954 when he released his first album 'I Love Paris', which went on to become one of the best-selling instrumental albums of all time. He was, however, soon diversifying into jazz and on a trip to the US in 1958 he collaborated with various jazz greats, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans on 'Legrand Jazz', involving orchestrations of various jazz standards.
He continued to balance careers in jazz and classical music, becoming a conductor for orchestras in St Petersburg, Vancouver, Montreal, Pittsburg and Denver, while going on to work with a variety of diverse musicians, including Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Jack Jones, Johnny Mathis, Shirley Bassey, Sarah Vaughan and Barbra Streisand. Legrand's biggest successes, however, came with his innovative musical scores, notably with 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' (1964), 'The Young Girls of Rochefort' (1966) and 'Summer Of '42' (1971). After a long and successful career, Michel Legrand passed away in Paris on 26th January 2019 at the age of 86. Buy Michel Legrand tickets today and get lost in the music.
How much are Michel Legrand tickets?
On a whole, Michel Legrand ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
When do Michel Legrand tickets go on sale?
The date and time that Michel Legrand concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
Michel Legrand Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find Michel Legrand playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. Michel Legrand tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The Michel Legrand concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
Songs from the Michel Legrand Tour Setlist
Michel Legrand's setlist while performing in Moscow , 48 at “Crocus City Hall” included the following songs:
- Concert for Piano and Orchestra
- What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?
- Papa, Can You Hear Me?
- Fovage
- Theme From Summer of '42
- Yentl Suite
- Les parapluies de Cherbourg
- Les parapluies de Cherbourg
- Encore
Source: Setlist.fm
