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.
PROGRAM:
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 2
Erberk Eryilmaz: Thracian Airs of
Besime Sultan
Miklos Rozsa: Sonata for two violins
Leo Brouwer: Nostalgia de las Montañas
Choreography by Mónica Gómez and
Estheysis Menendez
Ernesto Lecuona: Canto Siboney
Choreography by Mónica Gómez
GUESTS:
Mónica Gómez
Estheysis Menendez
Gian Carlo Perez
Allison Whitley
Dancers (Houston Ballet)
Jesús Pacheco
Percussion