Sundays at 8:00 pm
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.
Chamber Tango
June 14, 2026, 8:00 pm
We will feature some of the masters of tango, including Astor Piazzolla, Pablo Ziegler, and José Bragato.
Back to Portugal
June 21, 2026, 8:00 pm
Fiesta pays another visit to the amazing past and present of Portuguese music. Host, Elbio Barilari will share the many hidden musical treasures from this often-overlooked musical country.
Romantic Music from Argentina and Brazil
June 7, 2026
Fiesta presents compositions by two giants of Romantic music, the Argentine Alberto Williams and the Brazilian Henrique Oswald.
Teresa Carreño: Composer and Pianist
May 31, 2026
Born in Venezuela in 1853, Teresa Carreño was one the first Latin American women with an international career as a pianist, composer and teacher. Fiesta looks into the life and music of this piano virtuoso nicknamed the “Valkyrie of the Piano.”
Symphonic Music of Carlos Chávez
May 24, 2026
Symphonic works of the great master Carlos Chávez are shared in this program. Host Elbio Barilari, will present some of his best-known works as well as some hidden treasures. Join us for music from one of the greatest composers of the 20th century
Music from Uruguay
May 17, 2026
Uruguay is a small country with strong cultural and musical traditions. A Uruguayan himself, Fiesta’s host, Elbio Barilari, will present Uruguayan orchestral music.
Transatlantic Music
May 10, 2026
Since the European expansion into the Western Hemispere, Latin American and European music have experimented in a cross-pollination. On this program, we will listen to Latin American composers that has successful careers in Europe and from European composers that migrated to Latin America to make a name for themselves.
Astor Piazzolla’s Universal Appeal
May 3, 2026
Astor Piazzolla accomplished his dream of bringing the tango from the dance floor into the concert hall and around the world. In this program, we will listen to Piazzolla’s music performed by an amazing collection of international musicians.
Guitar Music from Spain, Brazil & Mexico
April 26, 2026
Guitar music is one of the many strengths of Spanish and Latin American music for both popular and classical genres. We’ll showcase remarkable compositions for the guitar by Spanish composer Joaquín Turina, Brazilian composer Almeida Prado and Mexican composer Manuel Ponce.
Aura: A Mexican Opera by Mario Lavista
April 19, 2026
Adapting the controversial novel of the same name by Carlos Fuentes, Mexican composer Mario Lavista sets this dreamlike story to music with a beautiful and surrealistic score. Host Elbio Barilari will take you through this rarely heard 20th-century opera.
Latino Composers in the US
April 12, 2026
There is a rich history and a brilliant present of Latino composers in the US. Fiesta continues presenting the most well-known as well as talented young Latino composers working in the US. Included in this program is Roberto Sierra and Gabriela Lena Frank.
Island Hopping
April 5, 2026
Host, Elbio Barilari takes you on a musical trip to the many islands in Latin America and Spain. We will visit the Canary Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba.
A Guitar Showcase
March 29, 2026
Fiesta’s host, composer Elbio Barilari pick some of his favorite Latin American and Spanish guitar music. Including performances by Abel Carlevaro, Eduardo Fernández, and Julian Bream.
Baroque Music from Mexico, Perú & Brazil
March 22, 2026
The music written and performed in Latin America during the Colonial period (16th to early 19th centuries) has become more popular in recent years. However, even before those treasures were rediscovered, several composers from the region showed there interest in exploring the strong connections between Spanish (and European) music from the past and Latin American music, expressed also in the ...
Imaginary Concert
March 15, 2026
Our new imaginary concert starts with a lively Venezuelan overture by Evencio Castellano, followed by a colorful Brazilian violin concerto by Cesar Guerra Peixe, and we’ll finish with by a great Mexican symphony by the great Carlos Chávez.
Mexican Soundscapes
March 8, 2026
Together with Brazil and Cuba, Mexico is one of the powerhouses of Latin American music. With roots in the native cultures as well as in the Colonial period, Mexican music shows an extraordinary vitality and a variety of colors and soundscapes.
18th Century Composers from Spain & Portugal
March 1, 2026
On this program, Fiesta introduces rarely heard pieces by Spanish and Portuguese composers from the Baroque and early Classical periods. Including Manuel Canales, Vicente Baset, and Joao de Souza Carvalho.
Hidden Jewels by Camargo Guarnieri
February 22, 2026
Mozart Camargo Guarnieri spent most of his career under the shadow of his name and of fellow Brazilian composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. Like Villa-Lobos, Guarnieri brought the music of Brazil to the concert stage through symphonies, operas, dance music and song. After all, with a name like Mozart what else could you be but a composer?
Two Mexican Giants: Carlos Chávez & Silvestre Revueltas
February 15, 2026
Two of the great names in Mexican music: Silvestre Revueltas was a student of Carlos Chavez. Their musical friendship inspired both of them to reach new musical heights. Fiesta brings together some remarkable compositions by these two giants of 20th century music.
Fresh Ink: Recent Orchestral Pieces from Chile and Brazil
February 8, 2026
Fiesta continues its series showcasing recently written pieces from Latin America. We’ll hear music by Chilean composer Hernán Ramírez and Brazilian composers Roberto Prado and Felipe Monteforte.
Manuel Castillo: Spanish Composer
February 1, 2026
Among the composers that deserve more recognition is the great Spaniard Manuel Castillo. Fiesta showcases some of his great works including the Symphony No. 3 “Poemas de Luz”.
A 19th Century Brazilian Opera: Lo Schiavo by Carlos Gomes
January 25, 2026
A rarely heard opera from the great Brazilian composer Carlos Gomes, Lo Schiavo (The Slave) is a a political and social drama which brings to light the treatment of newly 'freed' slaves in Brazil.
