The Modern Art Orchestra’s Fall 2026 concert series pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth. One of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, Coltrane was not only an instrumental revolutionary, but an artist who redefined the relationship between improvisation, form, and spiritual expression.

This four-concert series traces key stages of his artistic journey: from his hard bop roots through the reinterpretation of standards to his most lyrical, vocal expressions. The selected albums represent not only different periods, but distinct ways of thinking — a path that leads from tradition toward the creation of a unique and universal musical language.

The musicians of the Modern Art Orchestra recreate these iconic recordings in their original instrumental settings, preserving their spirit while bringing them to life with their own voice, from a contemporary perspective.

The closing concert of the series evokes one of Coltrane’s most lyrical and intimate recordings. Featuring the voice of Johnny Hartman, this album stands as a landmark of the jazz ballad tradition, where instrumental and vocal expression merge in perfect unity. Timeless melodies, subtle arrangements, and deep emotional resonance create a unique atmosphere. In the interpretation of the Modern Art Orchestra, this program centers on intimate musical communication – a quiet intensity that reveals one of the most essential, yet often more hidden dimensions of Coltrane’s artistry.