Fiesta Archives | WFMT

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12/18/2022

Baroque Music from Spain and the New World

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.

59 min
11/20/2022

Piazzolla and the Guitar

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.

59 min
11/13/2022

Back to Portugal

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.

59 min
10/09/2022

Flamenco Soundscapes

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.

59 min
10/02/2022

A Brazilian Concert

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.

59 min
09/25/2022

Celebrating Camerata Punta del Este

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

59 min
09/18/2022

The Music of Antonio Lauro

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.

59 min
08/20/2022

Danzón! The Music of Arturo Márquez

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.

59 min
08/14/2022

Two-Hundred Years of Solitude

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.

59 min
07/03/2022

Great Latino Virtuosi

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.

59 min

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Years Active

2014 - 2022
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