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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.
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Manuel Castillo: Spanish Composer
February 1, 2026
Among the composers that deserve more recognition is the great Spaniard Manuel Castillo. Fiesta showcases some of his great works including the Symphony No. 3 “Poemas de Luz”.
A 19th Century Brazilian Opera: Lo Schiavo by Carlos Gomes
January 25, 2026
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.
Sonic Imagery: Latin American and Spanish Music Inspired by Painters
January 18, 2026
Throughout history, many composers, from different countries, have been inspired by painters and visual artists. Fiesta presents a selection of musical works inspired by great creators such as the Spaniard Francisco Goya, the Mexican Alfaro Siqueiros and the Brazilian Cándido Portinari.
Great Orchestral Mexican Music: Julián Carrillo’s Symphony No.2
January 11, 2026
Mexican composer and pioneer Julián Carillo is better known for his microtonal, experimental music. However, aside from his musical laboratory, he was also an amazing post-romantic composers, in the vein of Richard Strauss and others. Fiesta presents this other side, the romantic side of Julián Carrillo.
A Kaleidoscope of 20th Century Latin American Music
January 4, 2026
Fiesta showcases the kaleidoscopic variety of Latin American music shown through pieces of the great 20th century composers José Pablo Moncayo, from Mexico, Mozart Camargo Guarnieri, from Brazil, as well as the living Argentine composer Esteban Benzecry.
Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music from Spain
December 28, 2025
Spain has historic, diverse and strong musical tradition. Fiesta delves into the history of Spanish music starting with medieval music, moving to the “Golden Century” of Spain, during the Renaissance, and ends with 18th century brilliant baroque music.
Classical Christmas in Latin America
December 21, 2025
Celebrating the season with a recording of José Mauricio de Nunes Garcia's monumental mass, “Missa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição”
Orchestral Music from Perú, Brazil & Spain
December 7, 2025
Long before “nationalism” became a musical trend in the 19th century, composers from Spain and Latin America used their musical roots as an inspiration and a source.
Medieval & Renaissance Music from Spain, Portugal & the Americas
November 30, 2025
Fiesta features a treasure of Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American music from the 12th to the 18th century including the mysterious “Codex Calixtinus”.
Chamber Music from Spain and Brazil
November 23, 2025
Chamber music of Spain and Latin American has a strong and original character, defined by folkloric and popular music.
A Lost Baroque Opera
November 16, 2025
Domenico Zipoli was one of the most remarkable Italian baroque composers. In 1717, he migrated to South America, where he contributed some of the most important music written on this side of the Atlantic. Fiesta presents his “lost” opera, dedicated to Saint Ignacio de Loyola.
Concerti from Argentina and Brazil
November 9, 2025
Two of the largest countries in South America, Argentina and Brazil boast powerful musical traditions. We present an oboe concerto by Argentine living composer Eduardo Alonso-Crespo and a piano concerto by one of the greatest composers of Brazil: Mozart Camargo Guarnieri.
Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead
November 2, 2025
The Day of the Dead is about the honoring and paying tribute to one’s ancestors.
Visions of Mexico
October 26, 2025
We'll share some of the different musical visions of Mexico. Works by José Pablo Moncayo, Emilio Toussaint and Hebert Vázquez.
Heroes and Liberators
October 19, 2025
The stories of heroes and liberators are set to music in this special episode of Fiesta.
Three Living Composers from Argentina: Eduardo Alonso-Crespo, Máximo Diego Pujol & Martín Matalón
October 12, 2025
Fiesta celebrates the music of three Argentine living composers practicing a wide variety of musical styles. We’ll hear a Double Concerto for Oboe and Clarinet, tango chamber music, and a work inspired by the writings of Jorge Luis Borges.
Romantic Music from Brazil
October 5, 2025
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.
Music from the Basque Country
September 28, 2025
The Euzkera (or Basque) people have their own language and a longstanding cultural tradition, including music. This program presents historical Basque composers featuring Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, Jesús Guridi, and more.
The “Other” Joaquín Rodrigo
September 21, 2025
The tremendous popularity of “Concierto de Aranjuez” has made Joaquín Rodrigo almost a “one piece composer” or just a “composer for the guitar,” which couldn’t be farther from the truth. In this program, Fiesta reviews vocal, piano and chamber music by this eclectic composer.
