The Value Of Choices
ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
This is one of Gabriele di Franco’s most profound values. This led Gabriele to create “The Value Of Choices”, his new orchestral constellation and upcoming album. Gabriele has passionately devoted his creative efforts to composing for large ensembles, resulting in an impressive collection of awards. In fact, he has won no less than 7 international composition awards in the past few years alone. Among them, 3rd prize with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & JamMusicLab University in 2023 (AT), 1st prize at Scrivere in Jazz in 2022 (IT), commissioned composer at the European Composers project of Subway Jazz Orchestra in 2021 (DE), 3rd prize at UMO Jazz Orchestra (FI), and many more. Today, Gabriele has decided to reinvest the awards won into this new ambitious project. The album, sharing its title with the project, draws inspiration from Gabriele’s mentor Kris Defoort’s greatest teaching, which is why its title track is dedicated to him. Featuring a mix of previously awarded compositions and fresh material from the past three years, the music promises an engaging travel through the diverse tapestry of jazz. The Value Of Choices features 8 original tracks, perfectly capturing Gabriele’s musical journey, with the special participation of 4 exceptional guests: Lieselot De Wilde (soprano), Vanesa Diaz Gil (alto), Francois Vaiana (baritone), and Federico Pecoraro (electric bass). Bridging the worlds of jazz and classical orchestration, Gabriele’s writing style is deeply rooted in jazz traditions, drawing inspiration from the great orchestrators of classical music while embracing modern and pop grooves. The album will be released on Challenge Records (NL) 6th March 2026.“While composing, one is often faced with an infinite range of possible timbres, dynamics, and evolutions through which the music may unfold. Every note chosen, every decision made, has a profound impact on the final result. In composition, as in life: this is the value of choices.”
THE MUSICIANS
“The Value Of Choices” is made by 18 wonderful human beings. Woodwinds: Alto Sax/ Soprano/ Flute/ Alto Flute/ Piccolo Flute: Martin Gasser Alto Sax/Soprano/Flute: Pierre Lagache Tenor Sax/Soprano/ Flute : Lennert Baerts Tenor Sax/Bb Clarinet: Tobias Volckaert Baritone Sax/Bass Clari: Duilio Ingrosso Trumpets: Trumpet/Flugelhorn 1: Antoine Colin Trumpet/Flugelhorn 2: Jany Van Lul Trumpet/Flugelhorn 3: Thomas Mayade Trumpet/Flugelhorn 4: Pierre-Antoine Savoyat Trombones: Trombone1 : Frederik Heirman Trombone 2: Quinten De Cracker Trombone 3: Tim Daemen Bass Trombone / Tuba: Els Verbruggen Rhythm Section: Double Bass: Fil Caporali Drums: Daniel Jonkers Piano & Effects: Yu-Ting Li Guitar & Effects: Machiel Heremans Conducting & Composition: Gabriele di Franco Guests: Lieselot De Wilde – voice Vanesa Diaz Gil – voice Francois Vaiana – voice Federico Pecoraro – el. bass
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