3/5: Mexican Soundscapes
México is an enormous country, with many different regions and cultures. Fiesta presents orchestral works inspired by the landscapes of Mexico and the Mexican people including music by José Pablo Moncayo and Candelario Huízar.
3/12: Imaginary Concert
Our new imaginary concert starts with a lively Venezuelan overture, followed by a colorful Brazilian violin concerto. We’ll finish with by a great Mexican symphony by Carlos Chávez.
3/19: Baroque Music from Mexico, Perú & Brazil
The music written and performed in Latin America during the Colonial period (16th to early 19th centuries) has become more popular in recent years. Before those treasures were rediscovered, several composers from the region showed interest in exploring the strong connections between Spanish music from the past and Latin American music. It is also expressed in the multiple similarities with early and baroque music one can find in Latin American folk music.
3/26: A Guitar Showcase
Host and composer Elbio Barilari picks some of his favorite Latin American and Spanish guitar music including performances by Abel Carlevaro, Eduardo Fernández, and Julian Bream.