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Celebrate the Sounds of Spring with ¡Fiesta! March 2020

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Spring is on its way! ¡Fiesta! has compiled Latin American music to celebrate the new life and excitement that comes with spring (3/26).

3/5        Argentine Composer Alberto Williams

Born in Buenos Aires in 1862, Alberto Williams was the first Argentine composer that reached international fame. “Fiesta” visits his symphonic and piano works.

3/12      Baroque Music from Spain and “The Indies”

“The Indies” was the name the Spaniards gave to the Americas, well into the 19th century. This episode of “Fiesta” presents rarely heard baroque music from both sides of the Atlantic.

3/19      Latin American Mix Tape

Fiesta presents a selection of the program’s favorite composers and works since the program started. We will be featuring music from different countries and even different continents, from the 16th to the 21st century.

3/26      The Sounds of Spring

Fiesta presents lively and fresh Latin American music to complement the season of Spring.  Host Elbio Barilari will choose some of his favorite music to share with you!