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GFA Guest Artist Recital – Leonela Alejandro, guitar

Florida State University

Continuing the BSO's exploration of Caribbean stories and music, the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra makes its Symphony Hall debut under the direction of Maximiano Valdés. One of three non-BSO orchestras featured this season, their performance highlights the vibrant musical traditions of Puerto Rico and beyond. This concert is part of our E Pluribus Unum: From Many, One exploration, honoring the diverse voices that shape our nation’s musical heritage, and will include works by Angélica Negrón, Roberto Sierra, and a selection of Puerto Rico’s rich popular musical traditions.

Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Take a six-string world tour with Puerto Rican guitarist Leonela Alejandro, winner of the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. Delight in her endearingly powerful and energetic stage presence as she performs solo guitar works featuring Brazilian beats, laidback jazz club vibes, and everything in between.

Leonela Alejandro

Colburn School

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Lucila Zavala Pérez is a student of Ana María Martínez.

Lucila Zavala Pérez, Soprano

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Experience a vibrant journey through contemporary Latin American classical music. The concert opens with Puerto Rican composer Ernesto Cordero’s violin concerto “Insula Tropical,” featuring Guillermo Figueroa as both soloist and conductor. Next, revel in Gabriela Lena Frank’s “Three Latin American Dances,” followed by Astor Piazzolla’s renowned “Libertango.” The suite from Manuel de Falla’s “The Three-Cornered Hat” offers a nostalgic nod to Spain. The evening culminates with Miguel del Aguila’s exhilarating “Conga,” featuring the composer on piano. 

Echoes of the Americas

Symphony Hall, Springfield

This recital, "Something Old Something New," includes pieces both old and new, as the name implies. This recital shows diverse repertoire whether they be fan favorite art songs or Puerto Rican art songs. This recital is a goodbye to the time spent at Carnegie Mellon, the program including pieces that I started my journey here with. I am ending my time with pieces new to me that I can now share with others.

Ernesto Cordero

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Feb 18, 2026

GFA Guest Artist Recital – Leonela Alejandro, guitar · Florida State University College of Music

Nov 14, 2025

Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra · Boston Symphony Orchestra

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