8/7 A 17th Century Opera from Spain The opera El majo y la maja (The Boy and the Girl) was premiered in Spain in 1798 and written by Manuel García, who was one of the most internationally famous tenors of his era and a successful composer. He was also the father of the soprano Maria Malibrán, one of great opera voices of the 19th century. Join us as we uncover this rarely heard Spanish language opera and hear more about Manuel García’s life and career.
8/14 In the Family: Joaquín Nin and his Children Cuban composer Joaquín Nin was the father of two great 20th century artists. The writer and iconoclast Anaïs Nin and her brother, composer Joaquín Nin-Culmell. Fiesta delves into this family’s great music and lives.
8/21 Sonic Alchemies from Latin America Fiesta presents the sonic alchemy of Latin American music such as the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Quarteto simbólico, the Mexican Carlos Chávez’s Xochipili and the Cubans Alejandro García Caturla’s Sonera and Amadeo Roldán’s Ritmicas.
8/28 Symphonic & Chamber Music by Claudio Santoro Claudio Santoro, 1919-1989, is one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Fiesta will feature a selection of his work, from chamber music to full-scale orchestra pieces. Join us for music of this Brazilian master.
