
2/6 Robert Xavier Rodríguez: US Latino Composer Robert Xavier Rodríguez is best known for his popular his opera “Frida”, based on the famous artist from Mexico. But before “Frida”, he already established a brilliant career. His music has been performed around the world and he is one of the most accomplished US living composers. Fiesta presents his Xochiquetzal for Violin & Percussion Orchestra as well as the concert suite from “Frida”.
2/13 Fresh Ink 2024 Our continuing series of “Fresh Ink’ features recently composed music from Latin America. Today we’ll feature adventurous works: Tumbao, by Tania León (Isabel Dobarro, piano) Guitar Concertino, by Carlos Pavan (Carlos Pavan, guitar; Park Slope Chamber Players) Rotor, by Enrico Chapela (Portland Symphony Orchestra; Eckart Preu, conductor) Máscaras: Concerto for Harp and Orchestra, by Arturo Márquez (Ina Zdorovetchi, harp; Portland Symphony Orchestra; Eckart Preu, conductor)
2/20 México on My Mind México is a fascinating country that has attracted the attention on many artists, including composers, from other countries. On this program, we will hear how different composers been influence by Mexican music and art. With compositions by Aaron Copland, Conlon Nancarrow, and Robert McBride.
2/27 Alejandro Garcia Caturla: The Best-Kept Secret in Latin American Music During his short life Alejandro García Caturla, 1906‐1940, musician and judge, built an amazing and forward-looking musical catalog. Combining the Afro‐Cuban music traditions and European classical techniques. Largely unknown outside Cuba until recent times, new recordings have sparked the interest for the music of this “secret” genius.