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Fiesta meets Punta del Este, May 2019

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Camerata punta del Este

Meet Camerata Punta del Este in the May 9th broadcast - a groundbreaking ensemble that bridges the gap between classical and popular music.

5/2          Leonardo Balada: Composer Leonardo Balada is, for many, the most important living Spanish composer. Fiesta dedicates a whole program to his work and thinking.
5/9          Celebrating Camerata Punta del Este Founded in the 1970s, Camerata Punta del Este is a groundbreaking ensemble bridging the gap between classical and popular music. Elbio Barilari guides us through the fascinating story of these musicians and plays some of his favorite recordings.
5/16        Flamenco Soundscapes Flamenco music from Southern Spain has been very influential not just in the music of nationalistic Spanish composers but also in inspiring composers from other countries. From France to Russia and throughout western music.
5/23        Back to Portugal Fiesta pays another visit to the amazing past and present of Portuguese music. Host Elbio Barilari will share many hidden musical treasures from this often overlooked musical country.
5/30        New Music from the Past Musical memory is a strange thing. What is remembered and what is celebrated are often times decided by the particular taste of one era—or just by chance. Hidden treasures from the past are being discovered every day. Fiesta shares some of this new music from the past!