Voices of Mexico: Past & Present
The Chicago Panamerican Ensemble has built a solid reputation over the years. The group, lead by pianist Beatriz Helguera and cellist Andrew Snow has a new double CD featuring the music of fourteen Mexican composers. Fiesta’s host Elbio Barilari will speak with Beatriz Helguera, who is also the director of this exciting ensemble. The recording has been released with the support of the Mexican cultural institutions CONACULTA and FONCA. For info on purchasing this CD visit: http://www.chicagopanamericanensemble.com/
Playlist:
Manuel Ponce (1882-1948)
Sonata breve, for violin and piano
-Allegretto mosso
-Adagio
-Allegro all spagnola
Alan Snow, violin
Beatriz Helguera, piano
Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940)
Canciones para niños
Elena Snow, mezzo-soprano
Beatriz Helguera, piano
Carlos Chávez (1899-1978)
Madrigal for viola and piano
Karl Davies, viola
Beatriz Helguera, piano
Carlos Jiménez Mabarak (1916-1994)
Canciones para cantar a los niños
Elena Snow, mezzo-soprano
Beatriz Helguera, piano
Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras (1927-2012)
Sonata simple, for flute and piano
-Allegro non troppo
-Andante
-Allegro
Janice MacDonald, flute
Beatriz Helguera, piano
Mario Lavista (b. 1943)
Tres danzas seculares, for cello and piano
-Lento flessibile ed espressivo
-Allegro giocoso e leggiero
-Molto lento con terneza, presto delirando
Andrew Snow, cello
Beatriz Helguera, piano