Opera San José And LA Opera Present Free Digital Stream Of Latina Composers Recital
The program honors the invaluable contributions Latina composers have made to the world of classical music.by BWW News Desk
Opera San José formed an exciting partnership with LA Opera to create the Latina Composers recital, honoring the invaluable contributions Latina composers have made to the world of classical music.
Curated by LAO Artist in Residence Russell Thomas, and featuring OSJ Resident Company members, this recital includes songs by Modesta Bor (1926-1998), María Luisa Escobar (1903-1985), Chabuca Granda (1920-1983), María Grever (1885-1951), Ernestina Lecuona (1882-1951), Ángela Peralta (1845-1883), and Consuelo Velázquez (1916-2005).
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