Fiesta! Latin-American Music with Elbio Barilari | WFMT

Exploring the strong connections between Spanish (and European) music from the past and Spanish and Latin American folk music. The post Baroque Music from Spain and the New World appeared first on WFMT.

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.

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.

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.

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 The post A Brazilian Concert appeared first on WFMT.

A groundbreaking ensemble bridging the gap between classical and popular music. The post Celebrating Camerata Punta del Este appeared first on WFMT.

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. The post The Music of Antonio Lauro appeared first on WFMT.

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.

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.

Host Elbio Barilari shares great Latin American music in the hands, lips, and throats of some of the most gifted Latino interpreters.  The post Great Latino Virtuosi appeared first on WFMT.

One of the leading chamber ensembles dedicated to music written in the Americas, Camerata de las Américas, is the focus for this program.  The post Camerata de las Américas appeared first on WFMT.

Fiesta pays tribute to one of the most famous and important symphonies in the world. The post Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar appeared first on WFMT.

Fiesta explores the many rhythms and beats of South America. The post Rhythms of South America appeared first on WFMT.

Founded by conductor Enrique Bátiz in 1971 the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México or the Symphony Orchestra of the State of Mexico is one of the most important orchestras in the world. The post Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México appeared first on WFMT.

Join host, Elbio Barilari as he takes you on a musical tour of Latin America.  The post The Latin American Express appeared first on WFMT.

Puerto Rican, Roberto Sierra is one of the most important living composers of contemporary classical music. Sierra's work draws from the 20th century avant-garde music and the 19th century romantic traditions alike and synthesized his European and Latino influences. The post Roberto Sierra: Composer appeared first on WFMT.

Host Elbio Barilari, speaks with his fellow countryman Miguel Del Águila about composing music in the 21st century, his early life in Uruguay, and his music output.  The post Miguel Del Águila: Uruguayan-American Composer appeared first on WFMT.

Fiesta pays tribute to the many female composers of Latin America. The post Celebration of Latin American Women Composers appeared first on WFMT.

Together with Brazil and Cuba, Mexico is one of the powerhouses of Latin American music. With roots in the native cultures as well as in the Colonial period, Mexican music shows an extraordinary vitality and a variety of colors and soundscapes. The post Mexican Soundscapes appeared first on WFMT.

Join host, Elbio Barilari as he takes you on a musical tour of Latin American and Iberican concert music.  Featuring some of the greatest music written for the concert hall including the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos, Federico Moreno Torroba, and Manuel de Falla. The post The Latino Concert Hall appeared first on WFMT.

Venezuela has a wealth of concert music, from the romantic period and into the 21st century. Fiesta will bring its audience to a musical tour on Venezuelan musical history. From Teresa Carreño to Alfredo Rugeles, we will present over 150 years of rarely heard music. The post Music from Venezuela appeared first on WFMT.

Latin American colonial music has been a well hidden treasure. But, in the last 20 years the world has discovered the wealth and variety of the scores and traditions of the fascinating Latin American baroque. We hear some of these lost works that have been kept in the palaces and cathedrals of Bolivia, Brazil, and Mexico. The post Palaces and Cathedrals appeared first on WFMT.

In this program of Fiesta we present a luxurious tribute to the most beloved Brazilian popular songs. Featuring the Symphony Orchestra of the State of Sao Paulo and Banda Mantiqueira performing traditional choros and sambas. The post Brazilian Gala appeared first on WFMT.

A selection of villancicos or Christmas carols from Spain and Latin America are featured on this Christmas themed program from Fiesta. Join us for music that spans several centuries and a great diversity of influences and traditions. The post Latin American Christmas Carols appeared first on WFMT.

Heitor Villa-Lobos, Carlos Chávez, and Alberto Ginastera are at the prow of the Latin American music ship. On this episode of Fiesta, we go beyond those giants and feature other Latin American composers that you should know! The post Latin American Composers You SHOULD Know! appeared first on WFMT.

Fiesta goes back in time to present some of the best Latin American classical music from different eras. We will feature music from the Colonial, Romantic, and Contemporary eras of classical music and see how they all tie together. The post The Fiesta Time Machine appeared first on WFMT.

Born in Venezuela in 1853, Teresa Carreño was one the first Latin American women with an international career as a pianist, composer and teacher. Fiesta looks into the life and music of this piano virtuoso nicknamed the “Valkyrie of the Piano.” The post Teresa Carreño, Composer appeared first on WFMT.

Fiesta pays tribute to the many female composers of Latin America. The post Celebration of Latin American Women Composers appeared first on WFMT.

The Dominican Republic enjoys a strong musical tradition, classical as well as popular. The post Music of the Dominican Republic appeared first on WFMT.

The multi Grammy Award winner clarinetist, saxophonist and composer Paquito D’Rivera visits with Fiesta and speaks with Elbio Barilari about his career, his influences, and his classical music repertoire. We will feature a variety of Paquito’s music from his long and illustrious catalog. The post Paquito D’Rivera Visits Fiesta! appeared first on WFMT.

Host, Elbio Barilari sits down with young Chicago violinist Alan Snow and pianist Joanne Chang.  They will speak about some of the great composers of the violin from Mexico and they will perform for us in WFMT’s Fay and Daniel Levin Studio! The post Mexican Violin with Guests Alan Snow and Joanne Chang appeared first on WFMT.

We are having a ball trying to keep up with our ever-expanding musical collection as composers and performers around the world joyously overwhelm us with their creations. We’re consistently amazed by their level of talent and artistry, and are thrilled this week to share their music with our listeners. The post Fiesta CD Grab Bag appeared first on WFMT.

Both, US born Latino composers and composers that migrated from Latin America have written music reflecting the American experience in all its nuances.  The post Esta Tierra Es Mi Tierra: Latino Composers Reflect on the American Experience appeared first on WFMT.

Brazil has always had a strong tradition of great pianists.  On this program, Fiesta features some of the most accomplished Brazilian pianists, among them Nelson Freire, Caio Pagano, Arnaldo Estrella and Arthur Moreira Lima. The post Great Brazilian Pianists appeared first on WFMT.

The music written and performed in Spain 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 the past and Spanish and Latin American folk music. The post Baroque Music from Spain and the New World appeared first on WFMT.

Some of the most fascinating living composers working today come from Latin America, composers such as Leo Brouwer, Esteban Benzecry, Miguel del Águila, and Enrico Chapela. Fiesta will review beautiful and harmonic music from the 21st century. The post Living Latin American Composers appeared first on WFMT.

Astor Piazzolla was a composer and a bandoneon player (the tango accordion). However, he loved the guitar, he and was an expert writer for it.  Fiesta will share some of these great pieces including the beautiful Double Concerto for Bandoneon and Guitar. The post Piazzolla and the Guitar appeared first on WFMT.

Musical memory is a strange thing. What is remembered and what is, often times is decided by the particular taste of one era or just by chance. Hidden treasures from the past are being discovered every day. Fiesta shares some of this new music from the past! The post New Music from the Past appeared first on WFMT.