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.
Alicia de Larrocha
May 12, 2024, 10:00 pm
Fiesta celebrates the legacy of the great Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha. We will share some of Elbio’s favorite recordings of this amazing artist.
A 19th Century Brazilian Opera: Lo Schiavo by Carlos Gomes
May 21, 2022
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 (abolished in 1888). But its an opera too, so you also have the love story of Américo, son of Count Rodrigo, and Ilàra, who is being ...
A Tribute to Silvestre Revueltas
May 7, 2022
The genius of the Mexican composer is on full display in works for the orchestra, chamber groups, and solo instruments.
Renaissance Music from Spain, Portugal & the Americas
April 30, 2022
Fiesta features a treasure of Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American music from the 12th to the 17th centuries, including the mysterious “Codex Calixtinus”.
Romantic Music from Brazil
April 23, 2022
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.
Easter 2022
April 16, 2022
Latin America has developed its own and strong Easter musical traditions. Fiesta pay visits to this deep and fresh water well of pieces and songs from different latitudes. Featuring Colonial Music from South America as well as Spain!
Symphonic and Chamber Music by Cláudio Santoro
April 9, 2022
Cláudio Santoro is one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Fiesta will feature a selection of his work, from chamber music to full-scale orchestra pieces. Join us for music of this Brazilian master.
The Sound and the Fury
April 2, 2022
Latin American classical music is full of passionate and emotional music. Host, Elbio Barilari shares some of his most favorite composers who aren’t afraid to show the passion of their music.
Violin Virtuosos
March 26, 2022
Join host, Elbio Barilari, as he shares some of the greatest violin music come out of Latin America.
Segovia and his Disciples
March 19, 2022
Andrés Segovia is considered one of the greatest modern guitarists. His style and techniques have elevated the classical guitar to new heights.
The Music of José Pablo Moncayo
March 12, 2022
José Pablo Moncayo, the Mexican author of the very popular Huapango. Composed several operatic, symphonic, and chamber pieces of great importance. Fiesta! pays tribute to this giant of the 20th century Latin America. We’ll hear is rarely performed short opera La mulata de Córdoba as well as his Sonata for Viola and Piano.
18th Century Latino Jewels
March 5, 2022
Colonial Latin American music is one of hidden treasures of classical music. Fiesta opens the vault sharing baroque and classical music that is as powerful and beautiful as what was coming from Europe at the time. We will share music from Bolivia, Brazil, and Mexico.
Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar
February 26, 2022
Fiesta pays tribute to one of the most famous and important symphonies in the world.
Fresh Ink 2022
February 19, 2022
Classical music in the 20th and 21st century has had a strong presence throughout Latin America. Host Elbio Barilari shares some interesting works coming out of Latin America in the past decade, including Mexican composers Gabriela Ortiz and Leonardo Coral and sharing with the audience his own awarded piano piece “Toccata Gaucha”.
Constantino Gaito: An Argentine Post Romantic Genius
February 12, 2022
This overlooked postromantic composer was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1878, Gaito went to study in Napoli, Italy. There he was encouraged and supported by Verdi, who championed his music. He composed beautifully crafted chamber and orchestral music as well as eleven operas. Host Elbio Barilari, shares some of his favorite works by this amazing composer.
Paquito D’Rivera
February 5, 2022
This Cuban‐American clarinet and saxophone player, winner of 12 Grammys, is also a very exciting composer of chamber and orchestra music. Join us for this program on Paquito D’Rivera’s compositions, including his gorgeous orchestral piece “The Elephant and the Clown” and his “Saxophone Quartet”.
Rhythms of South America
January 29, 2022
Fiesta explores the many rhythms and beats of South America.
String Quartets of Latin America
January 22, 2022
This program showcases music for string quartet in different combinations and forms. We will highlight some of Latin America’s most important and influential composers. Enjoy the vitality and beauty of these rarely heard Latin American quartet string music.
Four Latin American Composers We Need to Know Better
January 15, 2022
Host Elbio Barilari shares music of four composers we all need to know better: the Argentine Constantino Gaito, Chilean Luis Saglie, Mexican Jose Elizondo and Cuban Joaquin Nin. Four composers, who will stay with you after you hear their beautiful and energetic music.
Tania León, Cuban-American Composer
January 8, 2022
Tania León has a very diverse background, born in Cuba; she has French, Spanish, Chinese and African ancestors. León has lived in the US since 1967 and has become one of the foremost living American composers whose always finds a way to reflect her Cuban musical roots.