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.
The Latin Side of Daniel Barenboim
August 30, 2026, 8:00 pm
From Manuel de Falla to Astor Piazzolla, Isaac Albéniz to Alberto Ginastera and Heitor Villa-Lobos. Conductor and musician Daniel Barenboim has a long history and love for Spanish and Latin American music. On this Fiesta, we will share some of our favorite recordings of the maestro both as a performer and conductor.
Travels to Sepharad
August 23, 2026
Sefarad is the name the Spanish Jews gave to that land, thence their denomination as Sephardic people. Expelled from Spain alongside the Muslims, their culture, and their language, the Ladino, has been preserved in Northern Africa, Greece, Turkey and the Netherlands.
Chamber Music by Heitor Villa-Lobos
August 16, 2026
Known mostly for his orchestral, vocal and guitar music. Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos also composed gorgeous chamber music. Including string quartets and duo works with piano, Fiesta will presents a selection some of his often overlooked gems.
The Turinas: A Family Affair
August 9, 2026
The well-known Spanish composer Joaquín Turina is also the grandfather of another fine musician, the living composer José Luis Turina. “Fiesta” presents a selection of music coming from these two generations of the Turina family.
Brazil: Baroque to Classical
August 2, 2026
During its colonial times, Brazil was a very wealthy area of the Portuguese empire. And supported a very fruitful musical scene. Fiesta presents music composed in Brazil during the 18th and 19th centuries by composers such as Luis Alvares Pinto, José Mauricio Nunes García and Sigismund von Neukomm.
Peruvian Composer Celso Garrido-Lecca
July 26, 2026
The music of 20th century Peruvian composer Celso Garrido-Lecca is shared on this program. After studying in Peru and Chile Celso was awarded a scholarship to study with Aaron Copland in Tanglewood. We will hear about his fascinating life as well as his music including this double string quartet and bass work “Antaras”.
Fiesta CD Grab Bag
July 19, 2026
We are having a ball trying to keep up with our ever-expanding musical collection as composers and performers around the world joyously overwhelm us with their creations. We’re consistently amazed by their level of talent and artistry, and are thrilled this week to share their music with our listeners.
Baroque Music from Spain and the New World
July 12, 2026
Exploring the strong connections between Spanish (and European) music from the past and Spanish and Latin American folk music.
Guitar, Piano and Orchestral Music from Colombia
July 5, 2026
We’ll hear a selection of Colombian music by composer and guitar virtuoso Gentil Montaña and by living composers Amparo Ángel, was of the most prominent women composers on the continent, and by 102-year-old composer Luis Carlos Figueroa.
A Transatlantic Concert
June 28, 2026
We invite you to enjoy another imaginary concert starting with a gorgeous Spanish overture by Evaristo Fernández Blanco, followed by a delightful Brazilian guitar concerto by Radamés Gnattali and a magnificent Mexican symphonic suite by Silvestre Revueltas
Back to Portugal
June 21, 2026
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.
Chamber Tango
June 14, 2026
We will feature some of the masters of tango, including Astor Piazzolla, Pablo Ziegler, and José Bragato.
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.
