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The music written and performed in Spain and Latin America during the Colonial period (16th to early 19th centuries) has become more popular in recent years. However, even before those treasures were rediscovered, several composers from those regions showed their interest in exploring the strong connections between Spanish (and European) music from…
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Astor Piazzolla was a composer and a bandoneón player (the tango accordion). However, he loved the guitar, and was an expert writer for it. Fiesta will share some of these great pieces, including the beautiful Double Concerto for Bandoneón and Guitar. The post Piazzolla and the Guitar appeared first on WFMT.…
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Fiesta pays another visit to the amazing past and present of Portuguese music. Host, Elbio Barilari will share the many hidden musical treasures from this often-overlooked musical country. The post Back to Portugal appeared first on WFMT.저자 Fiesta Archives | WFMT
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Flamenco music from southern Spain has been very influential not just in the music of nationalistic Spanish composers, but also for composers from other countries. Fiesta features three Spanish composers influenced by these Flamenco Soundscapes. The post Flamenco Soundscapes appeared first on WFMT.저자 Fiesta Archives | WFMT
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Brazil is, and has been, historically, one of the powerhouses of Latin American music. In this program, Fiesta features a completely imaginary concert of Latin American music covering over two centuries of music. Featuring music by José Mauricio Nunes García, Camargo Guarnieri, and Radamés Gnattali. The post A Brazilian Concert appeared first on WF…
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Founded in the 1970s, Camerata Punta del Este is a groundbreaking ensemble bridging the gap between classical and popular music. Fiesta’s host, Elbio Barilari, will guide us through the fascinating story of these musicians and play some of his favorite recordings. The post Celebrating Camerata Punta del Este appeared first on WFMT.…
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Venezuelan Antonio Lauro (1917-1986) is one of most popular Latin American composers for the guitar. Fiesta pays tribute to this Maestro of Venezuelan musical nationalism. We will feature recordings from guitarists Danny Masters, Jesús Castro Balbi, and Miloslav Matoušek. The post The Music of Antonio Lauro appeared first on WFMT.…
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Together with José Pablo Moncayo’s “Huapango”, Arturo Marquez’s Danzón No.2 has become an unofficial Mexican anthem and has garnered worldwide fame. Fiesta will tell the story behind Marquez’s many danzóns and will feature a chamber work by this amazing composer. The post Danzón! The Music of Arturo Márquez appeared first on WFMT.…
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Social struggle and conflict have punctuated the history of Latin America. Art has always been a reflection of a society, and music can be one of the most powerful. On this program, Elbio Barilari presents musical works linked to society and human landscapes. The post Two-Hundred Years of Solitude appeared first on WFMT.…
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Host Elbio Barilari shares great Latin American music in the hands, lips, and throats of some of the most gifted Latino interpreters. Included in this program are such artists as Alberto Portugheis, Eduardo Fernández, and Ana María Martínez. Be prepared to be wowed by this exciting set of composers and performers. The post Great Latino Virtuosi app…
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