Día de los Muertos: Featuring the world premiere of Jorge Vidales’ Cantos de Requiem
The Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre
Guest appearance with the New Orchestra of Washington
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, conductor
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Celebrate the Mexican holiday, el día de los muertos, the day of the dead, with a concert dedicated to music by Mexican composers, conducted by NOW’s Artistic Director, Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, a native of Guadalajara, Mexico. This celebratory and festive program includes the world premiere of Cantos de Requiem by Jorge Vidales, co-commissioned by the New Orchestra of Washington and the Choral Arts Society of Washington.
On Día de los Muertos, observed at the beginning of November, families celebrate and honor their relatives who have passed on. They build a special altar, an ofrenda, decorated with marigolds to encourage the spirits of the dead to return. Families share meals together, attend celebrations and parades in town, and visit the gravesites of their departed loved ones.
Through this concert, NOW and Choral Arts celebrate the circle of life and the rich culture of Mexico.
THE PROGRAM:
Jose Pablo Moncayo: Huapango
Jorge Vidales: Cantos de Requiem, World Premiere
Commissioned by the New Orchestra of Washington and the Choral Arts Society of Washington
Silvestre Revuelta: Redes, Original Concert Version
Arturo Márquez: De Sol a Sol
Márquez: Danzón No. 2
Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla: Stabat Mater
Francisco López Capillas: Aufer a nobis
Get a feel for the music with Alejandro’s playlist!
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, conductor
Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan, conductor
Danielle Talamantes, soprano
Jesus Hernandez, tenor
Choral Arts Chamber Singers
New Orchestra of Washington
ALL attendees, regardless of age, must have a ticket including children who will sit in a lap.
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All programs, artists, dates, times, and content are subject to change.
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