Día de los Muertos
Oct 29, 2017
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María Guinand, Conductor
Colburn School of Performing Arts; Zipper Hall
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Themed around music of death and celebration, guest conductor María Guinand leads a spirited program exploring choral music that honors our ancestors that came before us, and celebrates the lives we share with each other. Timed to coincide with Mexico’s vibrant Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities, this concert explores a range of Latin American traditions under the inspiring baton of Guinand who is revered in her homeland of Venezuela and renowned worldwide.Sponsors: Marian and John Niles.
Photo: Baritone Luc Kleiner by Arnaud Pyvka.
FREE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS TOURS IN GRAND PARK
Ticket holders can sign up for a free, pre-concert tour in Grand Park on a first-come, first-served basis to learn about the traditional Mexican holiday as well as view the elaborately themed altars on display. (PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS NOW FILLED.)
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| Title | Composers/Arranger | Guest Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Lamentaciones De Profeta Jeremías (Lamentation of Jeremiah) | Alberto Ginastera | |
| I. O Vos Omnes | Alberto Ginastera | |
| II. Ego Vir Videns | Alberto Ginastera | |
| III. Recordare, Domine | Alberto Ginastera | |
| Tres Epitafios (Three Epitaphs) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| I. Para La Sepultura De Don Quijote (For the Grave of Don Quijote) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| II. Para La Sepultura De Dulcinea (For the Grave of Dulcinea) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| III. Para La Sepultura De Sancho Panza (For the Grave of Sancho Panza) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| Réquiem de Osún (Osun Requiem) | Calixto Álvarez | |
| I. Requiem | Calixto Álvarez | |
| II. Confutatis | Calixto Álvarez | |
| III. Lacrymosa | Calixto Álvarez | |
| IV. Hostias | Calixto Álvarez | |
| V. Benedictus | Calixto Álvarez | |
| Concierto Para Coro (Concerto for Choir) | Miguel Astor | |
| Muerte De Antoñito El Camborio (Death of Antoñito El Camborio) | Miguel Astor | |
| Unicornis Captivatur (The Unicorn is Captured) | Ola Gjeilo | |
| Cántico De Celebración (Song of Celebration) | Leo Brouwer | |
| Jubiabá | Carlos Alberto Pinto Fonseca | |
| Salve Al Celeste Sol Sonoro (Songs of Life and Hope) | Alberto Grau | |
| El Guayaboso (The Liar) | Guido López-Gavilán | |
| La Muerte Sonriente (The Smiling Death) | Diana Syrse |
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Día de los Muertos
Themed around music of death and celebration, guest conductor María Guinand leads a spirited program exploring choral music that honors our ancestors that came before us, and celebrates the lives we share with each other. Timed to coincide with Mexico’s vibrant Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities, this concert explores a range of Latin American traditions under the inspiring baton of Guinand who is revered in her homeland of Venezuela and renowned worldwide. Sponsors: Marian and John Niles. Photo: Baritone Luc Kleiner by Arnaud Pyvka. FREE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS TOURS IN GRAND PARK Ticket holders can sign up for a free, pre-concert tour in Grand Park on a first-come, first-served basis to learn about the traditional Mexican holiday as well as view the elaborately themed altars on display. (PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS NOW FILLED.) SIGN UP FOR THE TOUR| Title | Composers/Arranger | Guest Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Lamentaciones De Profeta Jeremías (Lamentation of Jeremiah) | Alberto Ginastera | |
| I. O Vos Omnes | Alberto Ginastera | |
| II. Ego Vir Videns | Alberto Ginastera | |
| III. Recordare, Domine | Alberto Ginastera | |
| Tres Epitafios (Three Epitaphs) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| I. Para La Sepultura De Don Quijote (For the Grave of Don Quijote) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| II. Para La Sepultura De Dulcinea (For the Grave of Dulcinea) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| III. Para La Sepultura De Sancho Panza (For the Grave of Sancho Panza) | Rodolfo Halffter | |
| Réquiem de Osún (Osun Requiem) | Calixto Álvarez | |
| I. Requiem | Calixto Álvarez | |
| II. Confutatis | Calixto Álvarez | |
| III. Lacrymosa | Calixto Álvarez | |
| IV. Hostias | Calixto Álvarez | |
| V. Benedictus | Calixto Álvarez | |
| Concierto Para Coro (Concerto for Choir) | Miguel Astor | |
| Muerte De Antoñito El Camborio (Death of Antoñito El Camborio) | Miguel Astor | |
| Unicornis Captivatur (The Unicorn is Captured) | Ola Gjeilo | |
| Cántico De Celebración (Song of Celebration) | Leo Brouwer | |
| Jubiabá | Carlos Alberto Pinto Fonseca | |
| Salve Al Celeste Sol Sonoro (Songs of Life and Hope) | Alberto Grau | |
| El Guayaboso (The Liar) | Guido López-Gavilán | |
| La Muerte Sonriente (The Smiling Death) | Diana Syrse |
