AHI Travel invites you to explore grand cities rich in culture and compelling history on an 11-night journey through Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic!
Imperial Journey to Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic
Miguel Del Águila: Uruguayan-American Composer
Host Elbio Barilari, speaks with his fellow countryman Miguel Del Águila about composing music in the 21st century, his early life in Uruguay, and his music output.
Playlist
Conga-Line in Hell, by Miguel Del Águila
Camerata de las Americas, Joel Sachs (conductor)
Tango Trio
TransAtlantic Ensemble
Submerged
Hat Trick Trio
Silence
TransAtlantic Ensemble
Nocturne
TransAtlantic Ensemble
Concierto en Tango
Roman Mekinulov (cello), Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta (conductor)
Spain and Latin America on Six-Strings
Spain and Latin America are the homeland of the guitar. Nurtured by the Spanish inheritance as well as the African sense of rhythm and the Native American melodies, Latin American guitar music has given a treasure of music to the world.
Playlist
The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla
Agustín Carlevaro, guitar
Volavérunt by Eduardo Morales Caso
Dúo Sonidos
Four Pieces for Four Guitars by Guido Sánchez‐Portuguez
Dúo Sonidos
Plegaria y Canto al Borde de la Mar by Carlos Rafael Rivera
Cavatina Duo; Desireé Ruthstrat, violin
Sobo, a traditional song
Frantz Casseus, guitar
Mexican Soundscapes
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.
Playlist
Paisajes Mexicanos, by Carlos Chávez
The State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Enrique Bátiz (conductor)
Chichen Itzá (Symphonic Poem), by María Teresa Prieto
Orchestra of Córdoba, José Luis Temes (conductor)
Tierra de Temporal, by José Pablo Moncayo
National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, Sergio Cárdenas (conductor)
Cuauhnáhuac, by Silvestre Revueltas
The State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Enrique Bátiz (conductor)
Baile, by Carlos Chávez
The State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Enrique Bátiz (conductor)
WFMT Classical Conversations with Marin Alsop
Join WFMT for our Classical Conversation with one of the foremost conductors of our time, Marin Alsop on Thursday, April 29, at 12:30 pm central time. WFMT GM George Preston and Ms. Alsop will talk about her storied career, her innovative approach to programming and audience development, deep commitment to education, women as leaders in classical music and advocacy for …
WFMT Classical Conversations with Denyce Graves
Join WFMT for our first Classical Conversations with star mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves on Thursday, March 11th, at noon central time. WFMT GM George Preston and Ms. Graves will talk about her storied career, with many great Chicago performances, her thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the opera world, her relationship with the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and keeping …
LaRob K. Rafael
LaRob K. Rafael joined the WFMT announcing staff in 2020 as a fill-in host and became WFMT’s full-time weekend morning host and producer in Fall of 2021. A Bass-Baritone from the DMV area (Maryland), LaRob has been involved with music since childhood and is a graduate of DePaul University, where he studied Vocal Performance. He has since gone on to …
Kristina Lynn
Kristina Lynn is a producer and host at WFMT, presenting both Sounds Classical with LaRob K. Rafael, and Evening Music on Friday nights. She has hosted live performances and artist interviews with the Rush Hour Concerts and has done voiceover work for the WFMT Radio Network. With an easygoing approach, Kristina aims to welcome all types of listeners to classical …
Music from Venezuela
Venezuela has a wealth of concert music, from the romantic period and into the 21st century. Fiesta will bring its audience to a musical tour on Venezuelan musical history. From Teresa Carreño to Alfredo Rugeles, we will present over 150 years of rarely heard music.
Playlist
String Quartet in B Minor, by Teresa Carreño
Joseph Roche (violin), Robert Zelnick (violin), Tamas Strasser (viola), Camilla Heller (cello)
Jarro Mocho, by Federico Vollmer
Clara Rodríguez (piano)
Fantasía para Flauta y Guitarra, Homenaje a Antonio Estévez, by Inocente Carreño
Nicolas Real (flute), Franka Verhagen (guitar)
Sinfonola para Orquesta, Juke Box, by Alfredo Rugeles
Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar de Venezuela, Alfredo Rugeles (conductor)
La Corbeille de fleurs, Valse, Op. 9, by Teresa Carreño
Clara Rodríguez (piano)
Brazilian Gala
In this program of Fiesta we present a luxurious tribute to the most beloved Brazilian popular songs. Featuring the Symphony Orchestra of the State of Sao Paulo and Banda Mantiqueira performing traditional choros and sambas.
Playlist
Ária das Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, by Heitor Villa-Lobos
Homenagem ao Malandro, by Chico Buarque
Medley de Choros, by Pixinguinha and Jacob do Bandolim
Seresta, by Edson Alves and Erotides de Campos
Nanã, by Moacir Santos
Baião de Lacan, by Guinga and Aldir Blanc
Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo; Banda Mantiqueira; John Neschling, conductor