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.
Venezuelan Composer Antonio Estévez
November 15, 2026, 8:00 pm
Antonio Estévez was a Venezuelan composer and conductor. He is the author of the “Cantata Criolla”, the most famous work of the nationalistic Venezuelan music and the most frequently performed composer of his country. We will hear that works as well as some hidden gems of this great composer.
An Ideal Imaginary Concert
January 2, 2021
Continuing with our series Imaginary Concerts: think that you are attending a symphonic concert in which instead of hearing one of the so-called the “standard concert repertoire”, the orchestra starts with a colorful Latino overture, continues with a fantastic Latino concerto and tops the evening with a full scale Latino symphony.
Orchestral Music from Mexico
December 26, 2020
Mexico has and always had an incredible number of great composers. Ever since the Colonial period, Mexican composers of the first rate have been contributing to music. Fiesta will look beyond the three titans of Mexican music, Manuel Ponce, Carlos Chávez and Silvestre Revueltas and showcase composers from the present and the past that deserve to be better known.
Latin American Christmas Carols
December 19, 2020
A selection of villancicos or Christmas carols from Spain and Latin America are featured on this Christmas themed program from Fiesta. Join us for music that spans several centuries and a great diversity of influences and traditions.
Fresh Ink
December 12, 2020
Classical music in the 20th and 21st century has had a strong presence throughout Latin America. Host Elbio Barilari share some of the most interesting and beautiful music to come out of Latin America in the past decade. Recent pieces by composers from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Alicia de Larrocha
December 5, 2020
Fiesta celebrates the legacy of the great Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha. We will share some of Elbio’s favorite recordings of this amazing artist.
Latin American Composers You SHOULD Know!
November 28, 2020
Heitor Villa-Lobos, Carlos Chávez, and Alberto Ginastera are at the prow of the Latin American music ship. On this episode of Fiesta, we go beyond those giants and feature other Latin American composers that you should know!
Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Spanish Music
November 21, 2020
Fiesta features a treasure of Spanish music from the 12th to the 18th century including the mysterious “Codex Calixtinus”.
3 Great Latin American Living Composers: Manuel Orrego Salas, Sergio Cervetti, and Arturo Márquez
November 14, 2020
We feature three living composers in this program the Mexican Arturo Márquez with his Danzón No. 7 and Chilean Manuel Orrego Salas’ Symphony No. 2 and Uruguayan Sergio Cervetti with his work, Consolamentum.
The Unknown Side of Pablo de Sarasate
November 7, 2020
Spanish violin virtuoso and composer Pablo de Sarasate is known for a couple of brilliant works. But his career is full of great compositions not know to many. Host Elbio Barilari shares some music from the “unknown” side of Sarasate.
Music for El Día de los Muertos
October 31, 2020
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has inspired much music in Latin American culture.
The Fiesta Time Machine
October 24, 2020
Fiesta goes back in time to present some of the best Latin American classical music from different eras. We will feature music from the Colonial, Romantic, and Contemporary eras of classical music and see how they all tie together.
Music for the Harp
October 17, 2020
This program of music for the Harp includes the wonderful “Suite Concertante” by Manuel Moreno‐Buendía.
A Visit to Mexico
October 10, 2020
For thousands of years Mexico has been at the forefront of civilization and music in the Americas. Elbio Barilari will be guiding this new excursion south of the border. We will feature music from the 17th to the 21st century.
Latin American Art Songs
October 3, 2020
Fiesta explores the world of Latin American art songs on out next program. We will feature vocal music accompanied by strings, piano, guitar, and orchestra.
Chamber Tango
September 26, 2020
Since the 1950’s a segment of the tango music from Argentina and Uruguay has been evolving into the chamber music genre. Fiesta will feature some examples of this lively new tradition.
Spanish and Latin American Harpsichord with special guest David Schrader
September 19, 2020
One of the leading harpsichord players in the world, Maestro David Schrader will share with us his amazing knowledge of Spanish and Latin American music for the harpsichord as well as his smart sense of humor.
What’s New? Latin American Composers in the US
September 12, 2020
Fiesta shares recent works by Latino composers living in the US. Featured will be Miguel del Águila and Lena Frank.
Five Centuries of Latin American Music
September 5, 2020
Host Elbio Barilari, introduces us to five hundred years of Latin American orchestral music, from the Baroque period composer, Domenico Zipoli to the present day Arturo Marquez. Music from Cuba, Paraguay, Uruguay and Mexico.
South American Road Trip
August 29, 2020
Fiesta’s host, composer Elbio Barilari will share some of his favorite composers in a delightful trip through South America.
Great Chamber Works of Latin America
August 22, 2020
Latin America has a huger treasure of chamber music, from the 16th century to the present day, Fiesta will visit some of the most remarkable compositions.