2009-2010 SEASON
Subscription Concerts | Non Subscription Concerts
Subscription Concerts
- ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD! Carols & Parrandas
- CANTO Y POESIA: Songs of Freedom
- PLAZAS Y CATEDRALES: Latin American Baroque
At Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd,
Bethesda, MD 20817
Performances are in Spanish with bilingual concert program texts.
¡FELIZ NAVIDAD! Carols & Parrandas
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 5 pm
With the A. MARIO LOIEDERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR
Christopher Guerra, Music Director
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, Bethesda
Celebrate Christmas cheer with festive carols, enchanting student voices, folkloric instruments such as cuatro, güiro, and bombo, and a lively sing-along. Come in from the cold and enjoy the heartwarming sounds of the Spanish renaissance with Tomás Luis de Victoria’s O Magnum Mysterium; colonial harmonies of Tleycantimo choquiliya (Mexico) and Vamos a Belén (Bolivia); popular villancicos such as Huella de navidad (Argentina) and Ay si, ay no (Chile); and upbeat parrandas from Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Our most popular sell-out performance; be sure to purchase your tickets early!
Disfrute de los populares y alegres villancicos y parrandas en una gran celebración musical.
CANTO Y POESIA: Songs of Freedom - BUY NOW
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 7 pm
With the masterful virtuosity of DÚO ALTURAS
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd,
Bethesda, MD 20817
Feel the passion, power and philosophy of the Nueva Trova, or new song movement. An array of magnificent instruments complements powerful interpretations of timeless songs and poetry about social justice and freedom of expression and love. Join us in tribute to two Latin American cultural icons whose inspirational artistry led to their exile and meteoric rise as global phenomenons: the late Argentinean singer Mercedes Sosa and Uruguayan poet Mario Benedetti. Listen to choral music of Haiti and Chile, countries recently devastated by earthquakes. A special collection will be held during the concert to help with relief efforts. For more information read our press release
Cantos y poesías inspirados en la nueva trova y los eternos temas de amor, paz y esperanza por un mundo mejor.
PLAZAS Y CATEDRALES: Latin American Baroque - Buy Now
Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 5 pm
With award-winning early music group, HESPERUS
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd,
Bethesda, MD 20817
Experience the fresh energy, rich rhythms, and vivid textures of Baroque music—Latin American style, accompanied by recorders, viols and violins. Enjoy the effervescent music of the Americas such as Xicochi, xicochi conetzintle (Mexico), and Hanacpachap cussicuinin (Peru), merged from European, Native American and African musical styles; and explore its origin from the Iberian Peninsula with Cantigas, Prado verde y florido, and more.
Disfrute de los sonidos y energía de la infusión de culturas en la música barroca de la América colonial.
Non-subscription Concerts
- MISTRALIAN EVENING at the Embassy of Chile
- MÚSICA, FIESTA & FUNDRAISING event at American University
- RITMO Y CANCIÓN: Interactive Latino Choral Music and Storytelling
- Performance at USDA/FSIS Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
MISTRALIAN EVENING -CANCELLED
Dear guests and friends of the Embassy of Chile,
Given the catastrophe of the earthquake that occurred in Chile on the night of February 26th, the Mistralian Evening event programmed for Wednesday, March 3rd will be postponed until further notice. We lament the circumstances of this and invite you to be attentive to Embassy postings that state means of helping.
Our site: www.chile-usa.org
Sincerely,
NATALIA ALLENDE
Cultural Department
Embassy of Chile
1732 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington D.C. 20036
(202) 530-4119
MUSICA, FIESTA, & FUNDRAISING
New Date Coming Soon
Due to February's extreme weather conditions and our commitment to the safety of our members, patrons and supporters, we postponed our February 13 event "Música, Fiesta, and Fundraising" until further notice. We will communicate the new date as soon as we have it.
The Embassy of Spain and the Board of Directors of Coral Cantigas invite you to join them in celebrating Coral Cantigas’s 19th season.
Private Concert & Reception featuring
- Members of Coral Cantigas in a private performance, directed by Diana V. Sáez, founder and artistic director.
- Private tour of the American University Museum guided by Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator
- Exquisite Spanish hors d'œuvres, tapas, and wines
New Date Coming Soon
American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, Rotunda
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016Business Attire. Space is limited. Prepaid attendees only.
Guest list at the door—Photo ID required
$85 Person - $150 Couple.
RITMO Y CANCIÓN: Interactive Latino Choral Music and Storytelling
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Joined by Puerto Rican storyteller MARIAN LICHA
Come and Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Fun for the Whole Family!
Interactive performance of different Latino rhythms and songs, and stories of the foolish and delightful Juan Bobo (Puerto Rican Amelia Bedelia). After the performance you will have the opportunity to "pet" our Latino musical instruments, such as quijada de burro (donkey jaw rattle), güiro (gourd scraper), chajchas (goat toenails rattles), and more.
¡Diversión para toda la familia! Celebre el mes de la herencia hispana con este concierto interactivo que incluye historias del divertido personaje de Juan Bobo.
Presented in collaboration with The Montgomery College Arts
Institute, World Arts Festival
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus
Music Recital Hall, Music Building
51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850
Free and Open to the Public. For more information click here.
Performance at USDA/FSIS
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 10 am
Hispanic Heritage Observance Activity
Jefferson Auditorium of the USDA South Building
1400 Independence Ave., Washington D.C. 20250
FREE and OPEN to FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (federal ID required)