The Music of the Cuban Wars of Independence
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The Cuban Cultural Center of New York proudly presents
THE MUSIC OF THE CUBAN WARS OF INDEPENDENCE
Co-sponsored by The New York Historical Society
A landmark concert featuring works by mostly American composers inspired by the Cuban Wars of Independence in the 19th century, including the first song dedicated to the Cuban flag, written by an American musician from Baltimore, Maryland, in 1851, as well as marches from the Ten Years War (1868-1878) and the call to arms played by the bugler of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in Santiago de Cuba. A magnificent musical anthology imbued with riveting historical lyrics, chosen from more than 800 compositions discovered and compiled by the inimitable Emilio Cueto,most of which will be heard by New York City audiences for the very first time!
Featuring:
- EMILIO CUETO, Narrator
- ARMANDO TRANQUILINO, Musical Director, Piano
- SUSANA DÍAZ, Soprano
- ERNESTO TRESPALACIOS, Tenor
- PAUL GREEN, Clarinet
- JOEL PITCHON, Violin
- ANA BERMÚDEZ, Cello
- BRANDON MCCLASKEY, Percussion
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010
AT 8:30 PM
Merkin Hall
129 W. 67th St., NYC
(bet. Broadway & Columbus Ave.)
ALL SEATS: $30
CCC / NYHS / CAAL MEMBERS: $20
TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
On discount: At box office
At regular price:
Call (212) 501-3303 or
Visit http:kaufman-center.org/merkin-concert-hall
This event is presented in association with
The Cuban Research Institute
Latin American and Caribbean Center
School of International and Public Affairs
And is supported, in part, by
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs