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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.
Diaspora
Elbio Barilari introduces Fiesta’s listeners to orchestral works highlighting the plight of immigrants from Latin America. With music by Cuban, Puerto Rican and Uruguayan composers who now reside in the USA: Roberto Sierra, Paquito D’ Rivera, and Elbio’s own work titled Immigrant Music.
The Latin Side of the Beatles
Cuban guitar player Manuel Barrueco fronts the London Symphony Orchestra and Carlos Barbosa-Lima and the Havana String Quartet pay tribute to the influence of the Beatles through a work titled Beatlerianas, by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer.