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Boleros: Songs from Latin America

Boleros: Songs from Latin America

Date

April 18 - 21, 2024

Time

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Sophisticated lyrics of love

The “bolero” originated in Cuba, and is the quintessential Latin American romantic song of the 20th Century. Experience these sultry, musically intoxicating works with mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte – it’s an intimate performance that’s part of our Neighborhood series – short, casual concerts held in unique spaces across Houston.

Take in this beautiful music while surrounded by lush paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts; or lit by stained glass radiance at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church; or over delicious comfort food meals at the Dosey Doe.

This concert is made possible in part by ConocoPhillips, Neighborhood Series Premiere Sponsor, and the Houston Endowment, the Brown Foundation, the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, and by supporters like you.

Program

 
 

Latin American romantic songs featuring the beautiful voice of Cecilia Duarte. Enjoy some of the most famous boleros including:

Estrellita, Ponce

La última noche, Collazo

Historia de un amor, Almarán

FEATURED ARTISTS

Cecilia Duarte, Mezzo-Soprano

Jonathan Godfrey, Violin
Oleg Sulyga, Violin
Matthew Carrington, Viola
Courtenay Vandiver Pereira, Cello
Antoine Plante, Bass
Jesús Pacheco, Percussion
David Jacques, Guitar

RUNNING TIME

1 hour, no intermission

MERCURY AT HOME

Experience a multi-camera stream of this concert from the comfort of your home. Premiering on April 18th at 8 PM and available through April 28th, you can watch live, at your leisure, and more than once!