Sundays at 10:00 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.
Paquito D’Rivera
Join us for a program on the great jazz and classical musician Paquito D’Rivera. We will hear his own compositions, including his gorgeous orchestral piece “The Elephant and the Clown” and his “Saxophone Quartet”.
Living Composers from Mexico
Fiesta presents a selection of delightful pieces by living Mexican composers including flute and guitar works by María Granillo and Juanra Urrusti and compositions by Julio César Oliva and Diana Syrse.
Symphonic Poems from Venezuela and Mexico
Fiesta celebrates the symphonic poem with a selection of music by Venezuelan composers Juan Bautista Plaza and Evencio Castellanos and Mexican composers Ricardo Castro and José Pablo Moncayo.
Leo Brouwer: A Living Master
Leo Brouwer, now in the 9th decade of his life, is one of the few great living masters of classical music. Since the late 1950s, he has single handedly changed the history of the guitar and he continues producing gorgeous music for the instrument as well as chamber and symphonic music. We will hear his monumental work for guitar duo ...
Constantino Gaito: An Argentine Post Romantic Genius
This overlooked postromantic composer was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1878, Gaito went to study in Napoli, Italy. There he was encouraged and supported by Verdi, who championed his music. He composed beautifully crafted chamber and orchestral music as well as eleven operas. Host Elbio Barilari, shares some of his favorite works by this amazing composer.
Brazilian Composer Paulo Bellinati
Paulo Bellinati, virtuoso guitar player and composer, has dedicated his career to the music for his instrument, as a soloist and in different combinations. Fiesta presents a selection of his guitar music, including his very colorful Concierto Caboclo.
19th Century Orchestral Music from Brazil
The jewels of Brazilian music include several brilliant 19th century composers. On this Fiesta we will showcase some very charming compositions by Leopoldo Miguez, Carlos Gomez, Alexandre Levy, and Alberto Nepomuceno.
