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.
Chamber Music by Heitor Villa-Lobos
Known mostly for his orchestral, vocal and guitar music. Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos also composed gorgeous chamber music. Including string quartets and duo works with piano, Fiesta will presents a selection some of his often overlooked gems.
Travels to Sepharad
Sefarad is the name the Spanish Jews gave to that land, thence their denomination as Sephardic people. Expelled from Spain alongside the Muslims, their culture, and their language, the Ladino, has been preserved in Northern Africa, Greece, Turkey and the Netherlands.
The Latin Side of Daniel Barenboim
From Manuel de Falla to Astor Piazzolla, Isaac Albéniz to Alberto Ginastera and Heitor Villa-Lobos. Conductor and musician Daniel Barenboim has a long history and love for Spanish and Latin American music. On this Fiesta, we will share some of our favorite recordings of the maestro both as a performer and conductor.
