The beauty and unbridled passion of Spanish and Latin American music come together in this dynamic pairing of Cuban guitarist Manuel Barrueco and the Grammy-nominated Mexican string quartet Cuarteto Latinoamericano. Full of fire and finesse, the brilliant foursome joins Barrueco—renowned for his seductive musicality and profound lyrical gifts—for an impassioned program that showcases works by Piazzolla and Sierra as well as the U.S. premiere of Michael Daugherty's latest work, Bay of Pigs. Saúl Bitrán, violin; Arón Bitrán, violin; Javier Montiel, viola; Alvaro Bitrán, cello.
PROGRAM Agustín Barrios: La Catedral, Chilean Dance (Cueca), Paraguayan Dance; Michael Daugherty: Bay of Pigs (U.S. Premiere Tour); Carlos Guastavin: Las Presencias No. 6 (ldquo;Jeromita Linaresrdquo;) Astor Piazzolla: Tango Sensations, Milonga del Angel, Muerte del Angel; Silvestre Revueltas: Música de Feria; Roberto Sierra: Triptico