Beckoned by the Statue of Liberty, artists of all stripes have sought in America not only refuge from persecution, but also the promise of happiness and creative success. This program celebrates composers and artists who have nurtured their talents in the Land of Opportunity, leaving this nation more richly diverse and beautiful.
Selections will include Benjamin Britten's String Quartet No. 2, Erberk Eryilmaz's Thracian Airs of Besime Sultan, Miklos Rozsa's Sonata for two violins, Leo Brouwer's Nostalgia de las Montañas, and Ernesto Lecuona's Canto Siboney.
Guest performers will include Houston Ballet dancers Mónica Gómez, Estheysis Menendez, Gian Carlo Perez, and Allison Whitley, and percussionist Jesús Pacheco.
Beckoned by the Statue of Liberty, artists of all stripes have sought in America not only refuge from persecution, but also the promise of happiness and creative success. This program celebrates composers and artists who have nurtured their talents in the Land of Opportunity, leaving this nation more richly diverse and beautiful.
Selections will include Benjamin Britten's String Quartet No. 2, Erberk Eryilmaz's Thracian Airs of Besime Sultan, Miklos Rozsa's Sonata for two violins, Leo Brouwer's Nostalgia de las Montañas, and Ernesto Lecuona's Canto Siboney.
Guest performers will include Houston Ballet dancers Mónica Gómez, Estheysis Menendez, Gian Carlo Perez, and Allison Whitley, and percussionist Jesús Pacheco.