5/4: Alicia de Larrocha, Working Mom
Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day in the US. This week on "The Spanish Hour" we remember the great Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha through her renowned recordings, live performances, and the eyes of those who worked with her and were mentored by her. Performances and testimonials are gleaned from recordings and from a memorial concert held in New York City.
5/11: Arriaga: The Spanish Mozart
Spain's Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga was born 50 years to the day after the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Like Mozart, Arriaga was a prodigy who died quite young. Unlike Mozart, Arriaga was only 19 at the time of his death. Featuring Overture to Los Esclavos felices, the cantata Herminie with Basque soprano Ainhoa Arteta, and Symphony in D.
5/18: The Classical Side of Paquito D’Rivera
Paquito D’Rivera's phenomenal success as a jazz musician has overshadowed his work in the classical field, which is just as impressive, vibrant, and virtuosic. On this edition of “The Spanish Hour,” we’ll get a taste of some of Paquito D’Rivera’s evocative classical compositions.
5/25: Spanish and Latin-American Rarities
Hear famous Spanish and Mexican composers and their not so famous works. With pianist Miguel Baselga, The State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and Barcelona Symphony Orchestra in rarities by Albéniz, Ponce, and Granados.