Saxophonist Wayne Shorter has recently composed for and performed with both the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

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Asked on a visit to Berlin what he thought of rumours that he was on the short list to take over the Philharmonic, he replied that he was quite happy with his own orchestra in Los Angeles, thank you.

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