2009 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL The third year of Caramoor's exploration of music from Latin America focuses on Cuba. Paquito D'Rivera, Jorge Luis Prats, Tiempo Libre, and Chuchito Valdés perform the intoxicating rhythms and Caribbean melodies of their collective homeland. Performers and programs are subject to change.
JULY 16 JORGE LUIS PRATS, PIANO Sonidos Latinos II Thursday, 7:30pm ~ Spanish Courtyard Tickets: $15.00, $25.00 order online
Villa-Lobos
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4
Cervantes
Suite de Danzas Cubanas
Farinas
Altagracia (Tango)
Lecuona
Selection of pieces
Granados
Goyescas (Los Majos Enamorados)
Jorge Luis Prats has recently left his native Cuba and now resides in the U.S. His knowledge of Cuban music and of the great traditions of the piano repertoire is complete. His beauty of sound, technical mastery, and depth of interpretation make him one of the greatest living pianists. Be among the first to hear this new discovery in his first performance in the Northeast.
Paquito D'Rivera speaks with Michael Barrett about his upcoming performance on July 19th.
JULY 19 PAQUITO D'RIVERA CUBAN JAZZ: THE NEXT GENERATION Sonidos Latinos III Sunday, 4:30pm ~ Venetian Theater Tickets: $15.00, $20.00, $30.00, $45.00 order online
Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet and saxophone; Mike Rodriguez, trumpet; Manuel Valera, piano; Richard Padron, guitar; Charles Flores, bass; Ernesto Simpson, drums; Pedro Martinez, percussion
Sonidos Latinos star Paquito D'Rivera returns to Caramoor with his all-Cuban band in a sizzling program improvising through the melting pot of musical styles from his native Cuba.
Call it one of the most engaging musical presentations of the season. Better yet, call it a stunning display of the music of the Western Hemisphere. --Los Angeles Times
Introduce your family to Caramoor and enjoy the sounds of the concert from the picnic lawns. Concert Al Fresco tickets $10.00 order online
