Arturo Marquez’s Danzón No. 4 pulses with elegance and playful charm, capturing the spirit of traditional Cuban dance. Alberto Ginastera’s Variaciones Concertantes blends virtuosic flair with bold, modern textures, showcasing the orchestra’s solo musicians throughout. The evening concludes with Juan Pablo Contreras’s Mariachitlan, a vivid homage to mariachi and Mexican folk traditions, bringing infectious energy and color to the stage. Together, these works highlight the rhythmic vitality and vibrant spirit that define Latin American orchestral music.

PROGRAM

MARQUEZ: Danzon No. 4
GINASTERA: Variaciones concertantes
CONTRERAS: Mariachitlan