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.
Great Symphonic Music of Mexico
Fiesta presents four outstanding orchestral works by contemporary and historical composers. We will hear the great Carlos Chávez Symphony No. 1 and José Pablo Moncayo’s miniature masterpiece Sinfonietta paired with recent works by Hebert Vázquez and Mauricio Zyman.
Latin American Art Songs
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.
Robert Xavier Rodríguez: US Latino Composer
Fiesta celebrates the extraordinary career of Robert Xavier Rodríguez with two of his greatest works. One based on the Aztec goddess Xochiquetzal and the other, the Mexican artist and pop icon Frida Kahlo.
Fresh Ink 2025
Fiesta’s continuing series of “Fresh Ink’, which features recently composed music from Latin America. Our program will feature adventurous works by Tania León, Carlos Pavan, Enrico Chapela, and Arturo Márquez
México On My Mind
On this Fiesta we will hear how composers from the US have been influenced by Mexican music and art. With compositions by Aaron Copland, Conlon Nancarrow, Robert McBride and Fiesta’s host Elbio Barilari.
Alejandro García Caturla: The Best-Kept Secret in Latin American Music
During his short life Alejandro García Caturla was both a musician and judge. He built an amazing and forward-looking musical catalog combining the Afro‐Cuban traditions and European classical techniques.
