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.
Colonial Music from Brazil
Brazil has some of the largest archives of music from the colonial period in the Americas. Thousands of churches performed live music every week and the court of Rio de Janeiro also had a very active musical scene. Fiesta presents rarely heard Brazilian musical treasures.
Classical Works of Argentinian Composer Astor Piazzolla
One of the founders of “new tango”, Astor Piazzolla was also trained as a classical composer. He studied with Alberto Ginastera and Nadia Boulanger among others. Fiesta will showcase a selection of his classical compositions including his Tangazo for Orchestra and Tango No. 2.
Symphonic Music from Argentina
A powerhouse of Latin American classical music, Argentina boasts some of the most skilled composers of the 20th century. We’ll hear gorgeous and melodic music from Carlos López Buchardo, Julián Aguirre, and Carlos Guastavino.
The Latin Side of Kronos Quartet
This prestigious string quartet has dedicated many recordings to the music on Latin America, including the original monumental piece, Astor Piazzolla’s “Tango Sensations”.
