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Exploring the diverse traditions of Latin American and Iberian music
Devoted to showcasing Latin American and Iberian music from the 16th century to today, Fiesta brings creatively and historically significant compositions and artists to audiences. Acclaimed composer, musician, and professor Elbio Barilari is your guide on this adventure through a rich musical landscape. Enjoy and learn about the lively, compelling, and seldom-heard treasures of Latin American and Spanish classical music from around the world.
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Alicia de Larrocha
May 12, 2024
Fiesta celebrates the legacy of the great Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha. We will share some of Elbio’s favorite recordings of this amazing artist.
Puerto Rican Composer Ernesto Cordero
May 5, 2024
Guitarist and composer Ernesto Cordero was born in New York in 1946. He studied in Puerto Rico, Spain, Italy and the US. And he has become one of the most important voices among Puerto Rican composers. We will feature his vocal and orchestral work Estampas Criollas as well as a guitar concerto.
A Mexican Concerto
April 28, 2024
Fiesta presents a full concert of Mexican music by composers from three different generations. We’ll hear Candelario Huízar’s Imágenes, Carlos Chávez’ Toccata for Percussion and Eduardo Angulo’s Concerto for Harp and Strings.
New Tango Music
April 21, 2024
Since the 1920s, classical composers from Argentina and Uruguay drew inspiration from tango music, an urban genre developed in the twin cities across Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires and Montevideo. On this Fiesta, we will hear tango-inspired pieces by four Argentine living composers.
Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Spanish Music
April 14, 2024
Fiesta features a treasure of Spanish music from the 12th to the 18th century including the mysterious “Codex Calixtinus”.
Mexican Composer Gutiérrez Heras
April 7, 2024
Born in Tehuacan, Mexico in 1927, Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras studied with some of the great composers of his time such as Blas Galindo and Rodolfo Halffter in Mexico and Olivier Messiaen and Georges Dandelot in France. We will share his monumental work 8 Pieces, Op. 1, featuring cellist Carlos Prieto.
Two Major Works from Brazil and Argentina
March 31, 2024
In this program, Fiesta’s showcases two monumental pieces from the Latin American repertoire, a piano quintet by Argentine composer Constantino Gaito and a full scale post-romantic piano concerto by Brazilian composer Francisco Mignone.
South American Road Trip
March 24, 2024
From Colombia to Argentina and from Chile to Brazil, Fiesta features music representing different traditions and landscapes.
Epic Masterworks
March 17, 2024
Host Elbio Barilari shares some of his favorite long form classical works. Manuel De Falla and Carlos Chávez are are featured in this EPIC program.
Gaspar Cassadó: Cellist & Composer
March 10, 2024
Music and performance by Spanish cello virtuoso Gaspar Cassadó is featured.
Music from the Pacific Coast
March 3, 2024
From Chile to California, the Pacific coast of the Americas was a part of the old Spanish Empire. Still today, composers from Latin American and US Latinos maintain the vibrant tradition of Latin tinged classical music coming from the shores of the Pacific. Our program will feature works by Diego Luzuriaga, Celsor Garrido-Lecca, Víctor Agudelo, and Alexander Tovar.
Women Composers from Mexico
February 24, 2024
Mexico has given the world many great composers. This program of Fiesta celebrates the many women composers who have made their music mark on the world. We’ll hear music by María Grever, Rosa Guraieb, Diana Syrse Valdés, and Gabriela Ortíz.
Cuban Maestros
February 17, 2024
Fiesta visits Cuba to share some of most important composers from the island. From José White to Leo Browuer we will hear some of the greatest Cuban classical music.
Music for Peace
February 10, 2024
Inspiring, moving, and beautiful works by Latin American masters advocating for World Peace. Host Elbio Barilari will share works that will bring a sense of calm and meditation. Including Argentinean Ariel Ramírez’s Misa Criolla.
Gloria Villanueva: Catalonian Composer
February 3, 2024
With a musical and psychological education, Gloria Villanueva's music is fascinating and introspective. We will share some of her most exciting works, including her Rapsòdia Simfònica for orchestra, guitar, and harp.
Arturo Márquez: Mexican Composer
January 27, 2024
The great living Mexican composer Arturo Márquez is featured on this Fiesta. We'll hear his Danzón Nos. 3 and 4 and his Cello Concerto featuring Carlo Prieto.
Camargo Guarnieri Festival
January 20, 2024
Fiesta pays tribute to the amazing Brazilian composer Camargo Guarnieri, and we’ll hear his masterful Symphony No. 6.
Baroque Music from the Americas and Spain
January 6, 2024
Exploring the strong connections between European music from the past and Latin American music.
Choral Music of Latin America
December 30, 2023
From European traditions to the native cultures, choral music has always been a part of Latin America’s musical identity. Fiesta will highlight some of the great Latino composers of this art form.
Classical Christmas in Latin America
December 23, 2023
Fiesta celebrates the season with a brand-new recording of Jose Mauricio de Nunes Garcia monumental mass entitled “Missa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição”.