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.
Two Spanish Women Composers: Rosa García Ascot and Matilde Salvador
October 25, 2026, 8:00 pm
Two unsung composers from the early 20th century.
Teresa Carreño, Composer
July 16, 2022
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.”
Aura: A Mexican Opera by Mario Lavista
July 9, 2022
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.
Great Latino Virtuosi
July 2, 2022
Host Elbio Barilari shares great Latin American music in the hands, lips, and throats of some of the most gifted Latino interpreters.
Camerata de las Américas
June 25, 2022
One of the leading chamber ensembles dedicated to music written in the Americas, Camerata de las Américas, is the focus for this program.
Latino Composers in the US
June 18, 2022
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.
Baroque Music from Mexico, Perú & Brazil
June 11, 2022
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 ...
Orchestral Music of Camargo Guarnieri
June 4, 2022
We explore the wide range of orchestral sounds of 20th-century Brazilian composer Camargo Guarnieri, including his Piano Concerto No. 3 and his Symphony No. 6.
Latino Salon
May 28, 2022
Popular in Europe in the 19th century, salon music made its way over to Latin America. Embraced by many composers and performers this style of music took on a new life across the ocean. Featured on this program is music from Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil.
A 19th Century Brazilian Opera: Lo Schiavo by Carlos Gomes
May 21, 2022
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 (abolished in 1888). But its an opera too, so you also have the love story of Américo, son of Count Rodrigo, and Ilàra, who is being ...
A Tribute to Silvestre Revueltas
May 7, 2022
The genius of the Mexican composer is on full display in works for the orchestra, chamber groups, and solo instruments.
Renaissance Music from Spain, Portugal & the Americas
April 30, 2022
Fiesta features a treasure of Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American music from the 12th to the 17th centuries, including the mysterious “Codex Calixtinus”.
Romantic Music from Brazil
April 23, 2022
Beautiful and melodic music from Brazil is featured in the program. Included are a phenomenal string quartet by late 19th-century composer Alexandre Levy and a rousing piano concerto by early 20th-century composer Henrique Oswald.
Easter 2022
April 16, 2022
Latin America has developed its own and strong Easter musical traditions. Fiesta pay visits to this deep and fresh water well of pieces and songs from different latitudes. Featuring Colonial Music from South America as well as Spain!
Symphonic and Chamber Music by Cláudio Santoro
April 9, 2022
Cláudio Santoro is one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Fiesta will feature a selection of his work, from chamber music to full-scale orchestra pieces. Join us for music of this Brazilian master.
The Sound and the Fury
April 2, 2022
Latin American classical music is full of passionate and emotional music. Host, Elbio Barilari shares some of his most favorite composers who aren’t afraid to show the passion of their music.
Violin Virtuosos
March 26, 2022
Join host, Elbio Barilari, as he shares some of the greatest violin music come out of Latin America.
Segovia and his Disciples
March 19, 2022
Andrés Segovia is considered one of the greatest modern guitarists. His style and techniques have elevated the classical guitar to new heights.
The Music of José Pablo Moncayo
March 12, 2022
José Pablo Moncayo, the Mexican author of the very popular Huapango. Composed several operatic, symphonic, and chamber pieces of great importance. Fiesta! pays tribute to this giant of the 20th century Latin America. We’ll hear is rarely performed short opera La mulata de Córdoba as well as his Sonata for Viola and Piano.
18th Century Latino Jewels
March 5, 2022
Colonial Latin American music is one of hidden treasures of classical music. Fiesta opens the vault sharing baroque and classical music that is as powerful and beautiful as what was coming from Europe at the time. We will share music from Bolivia, Brazil, and Mexico.