Join us for a spirited journey celebrating the rich musical landscape of Spain and Latin America! Our program begins with an energetic work reminiscent of Spanish flamenco, Alfred Reed’s El Camino Real. We then visit the iconic Grand Mosque of Córdoba (Spain) with Julie Giroux’s vibrant depiction of its rich multi-religious history and eclectic physical structure in La Mezquita de Córdoba.
Back in the United States, Frank Ticheli pays homage to San Antonio’s Riverwalk and the strong Hispanic influence that enriches the American Southwest. We then take a thematic detour to the snow-covered landscapes of the upper Midwest with a world premiere of a new work by Aaron Israel Levin, commissioned by the Metropolitan Wind Symphony.
Michael Gandolfi’s well-crafted Vientos y Tangos (another MetWinds commissioning project) brings us to Argentina where we experience the tango in a variety of styles and moods. Our journey concludes with the wind band classic Symphonic Dance No. 3 (“Fiesta”) by James Clifton Williams, who was inspired by the “pageantry of Latin American celebration – street bands, bull fights, bright costumes, and the colorful legacy of proud people.”
We invite you to experience the rhythms, stories, and cultures that have shaped these powerful works and to celebrate with us the enduring influence of Spanish and Latin American musical traditions.
| El Camino Real | Alfred Reed |
| La Mezquita de Córdoba | Julie Giroux |
| San Antonio's Dances | Frank Ticheli |
| MetWinds Commission (TBA) | Aaron Israel Levin |
| World Premiere | |
| Vientos y Tangos | Michael Gandolfi |
| Symphonic Dance No. 3 (“Fiesta“) | Clifton Williams |
