What’s being performed
The concert «Del Barroco al pulso latinoamericano» presents a programme exploring the musical evolution from Baroque to contemporary Latin American music, with arrangements and compositions by Pacho Flores. The repertoire includes works by Antonio Vivaldi (Agitata da due venti, from Griselda), Astor Piazzolla (Escualo and Revirado), and lesser-known pieces such as the Concerto for corno da caccia by Johann Baptist Neruda or Cimarrón and Samba son by Jenny Peña. Premieres like Preludio y Fuga and Morocota, composed by Flores himself, and adaptations such as the Sicilienne by Mª Teresa von Paradis also stand out.
Who’s performing
The main soloist is Pacho Flores, a Venezuelan trumpeter renowned for his virtuosity and his work in promoting Latin American music. He is joined by guest leader Alexis Cárdenas, a violinist and conductor, along with Marcel Montcourt on the Venezuelan cuatro and Mario Capodicasa on double bass. The ensemble Cambra al Palau (14), formed by the Solistas de la Orquestra de València, completes the line-up. The combination of instruments—trumpet, strings, cuatro, and double bass—creates a unique sound reflecting the cultural blend of the programme.
Detailed programme
According to Palau de la Música, the concert includes the following works:
- Andrés Gaos: Impresión nocturna (for string orchestra).
- Mª Teresa von Paradis / Pacho Flores: Sicilienne.
- Antonio Vivaldi / Pacho Flores: Agitata da due venti (from Griselda, RV 718).
- Johann Baptist Neruda: Concerto for corno da caccia and orchestra, in E-flat major.
- Jenny Peña: Cimarrón and Samba son (for strings).
- Claudio Constantini / Pacho Flores: Alone.
- Pacho Flores: Preludio y Fuga and Morocota.
- Astor Piazzolla: Escualo.
- Astor Piazzolla / Pacho Flores: Revirado.
Prices and tickets
General admission costs €10 and grants access to the full concert. No specific discounts or seat types are mentioned, but Palau de la Música typically offers reduced rates for children, students, or those over 65. Tickets can be purchased on the Palau’s official website.
