Sonic Imagery: Latin American and Spanish Music Inspired by Painters

January 18, 2026, 8:00 pm

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El Coronelazo (self-portrait)' (1945) by David Alfaro Siqueiros

Throughout history, many composers, from different countries, have been inspired by painters and visual artists. Fiesta presents a selection of musical works inspired by great creators such as the Spaniard Francisco Goya, the Mexican Alfaro Siqueiros and the Brazilian Cándido Portinari.

Playlist

Book 1, 1. Los Requiebros, from Goyescas, by Enrique Granados
Alicia De Larrocha, piano

Homenaje a Siqueiros, by Leonardo Coral
Trío Témpori

La coronela (the Lady Colonel), by Silvestre Revueltas
Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra; Gisele Ben-Dor, conductor