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Latin Works for Orchestra

Latin America

Latin America

PLEASE NOTE CONCERT TIME CHANGE: FRIDAY'S CONCERT WILL BEGIN AT 7:30PM. Carlos Kalmar leads a tour of his native continent with such works as a suite from Mexican Carlos Chavez’s futuristic ballet originally created with Diego Rivera, Brazilian Villa Lobos’ work inspired by an Amazonian bird, Chicago-based composer Elbio Barilari's work exploring the Latin American dance form Canyengue and Argentinian composer Ginastera’s work paying tribute to cellist Pablo Casals.

When

Friday, June 24, 2011, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Saturday, June 25, 2011, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Open Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 11:00am – 1:30pm

Open Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Open Rehearsal: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 10:30am – 1:00pm

Open Rehearsal: Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:00am – 1:30pm

Where

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Who

The Grant Park Orchestra

Carlos Kalmar, Conductor

What

Barilari: Canyengue

Carreno: Margaritena

Villa-Lobos: Uirapuru

Chavez: Suite de Caballos de Vapor (Horse Power Suite)

Ginastera: Glosses sobre temes de Pau Casals, Op.48

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