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.
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.
Chamber Music from Brazil, Spain & Portugal
The Ibero-American world includes Spain, Portugal and the three Americas. On this program, Fiesta’s host Elbio Barilari shares brilliant chamber music from these areas. Including works by the Brazilian Julio Medaglia, the Spanish cellist and composer Gaspar Cassadó, and the Portuguese born Joly Braga Santos.
Exploring the Roots
Spanish Renaissance music and Latin American folk music share many common traits. On this program we will discover those connections with music performed by the Mexican ensemble Tembembe and the Spanish scholar and master musician Jordi Savall and his group Hesperion XXI. Join us as we explore these soundscapes.
