Enjoy an afternoon of Latin American music, highlighted by the Guitar Concerto of Mexican composer Ponce featuring local favorite Kenneth Meyer. Music by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón, Chilean composer Enrique Soro, and Argentinian composer Piazolla rounds out the concert. The dance and folk-inspired themes of these pieces will move and inspire you. This performance is a companion to the New World Symphony and More concert on February 15.

Latin American Voices

St. Paul's Syracuse, the Downtown Episcopal Church

Join the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra for an enchanting evening of music titled "Noche de Fantasías," featuring the world-renowned guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. This captivating concert will take place at Zankel Hall within the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York, NY, on March 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

The program promises a journey through the rich landscapes of Spanish and Mexican music, showcasing works by Gabriela Ortiz, Joaquín Rodrigo, Jorge Amado, and Manuel Ponce. Highlights include Rodrigo's "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" with Pablo Sáinz-Villegas on guitar, a new work by Cuban sensation Jorge Amado commissioned by Orpheus, Ponce's "Estampas Nocturnas," and Ortiz's vibrant "La Calaca."

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, celebrated for his passionate performances and hailed as the successor to Andrés Segovia, will bring the magic of Spanish guitar to life. The concert will also feature a new commission by Orpheus, showcasing the orchestra's commitment to contemporary music.

The evening's performance is expected to last 90 minutes, including an intermission, offering audiences a perfect blend of virtuosity and musical storytelling. Subscriptions are on sale, with series subscribers enjoying savings of up to 20%. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the allure of Spanish and Mexican music through the talents of Pablo Sáinz-Villegas and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

For tickets and more information, visit the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's website or contact them at 490 Riverside Drive, 11th floor, New York, NY 10027-5788, or by phone at 212 896 1700. Subscriptions go on sale February 7, 2024, with single tickets available from May 17, 2024. Secure your seats early for the best experience.

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Orpheus & Pablo Sáinz-Villegas

Carnegie Hall

Guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas channels fellow Spaniard Andrés Segovia, the original performer of Joaquín Rodrigo’s fantasy on old Spanish melodies. The young Cuban composer Jorge Amado draws upon his skills as a composer and violinist in a new work written for Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Night music from Manuel Ponce and a sketch of a traditional skeleton character from Gabriela Ortiz showcase the past and present of Mexican concert music.

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