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Martin Palmeri’s “Misa a Buenos Aires” is an immensely popular, worldwide sensation, blending traditional Latin mass texts with Tango music, bandoneon, and irresistible rhythms. With the beautifully serene and timely “Psalm for the Living,” by perhaps the greatest Black American composer, William Grant Still. Alicia Esmeralda Barry joins the ROS as mezzo-soprano soloist.
Produced in collaboration with the Rochester Latino Theatre Company. RLTC artists will perform excerpts of literature from all over the Latin world in Spanish and English as well as ASL interpretation during the concert
Cash donations, as well as donations of food, clothing, and personal items, will be accepted to benefit Action for A Better Community, in recognition of their 60th Season.
Arrive by 7:00 PM for a Tango demonstration with Speakeasy Tango before the concert.
Featuring:
The Rochester Oratorio Society Chorus and Orchestra
Alicia Esmeralda Barry, Mezzo-soprano
Annette Ramos, Co-founder and Executive Director, RLTC
Stephanie Paredes, Co-founder, Board President, Translator, RLTC
Hector Manuel, Artistic Director, RLTC
Dr. Kevin Nitsch, Keyboard
David Hult, Concertmaster
Eric Townell, Conductor
Program:
William Grant Still: A Psalm for the Living
Martin Palmeri: Misa a Buenos Aires (Misatango)
This project is made possible in part with funds from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Aid to Localities program.
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