Utah Symphony Presents
Celebración Sinfónica: Latin Fire
DATES and TIMES:
September 20, 2022 / 5:30 PM (Plaza Festival), 7:30 PM (Concert)
VENUE:
Maurice Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101
SYNOPSIS:
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
José Sibaja, trumpet
Mónica Ábrego, soprano
Utah Symphony
SMITH/KEY: Star Spangled Banner
NUNÓ: Himno Nacional Mexicano
HERNÁNDEZ (arr. Albert Gonzales): “El Cumbanchero” (Puerto Rico)
ABREU (arr. Lopez-Yañez): “Tico-Tico no Fubá” (Brazil)
TRADITIONAL (arr. Lopez-Yañez): “La Llorona” (Mexico)
VINICIO MEZA: “Lucía” (Costa Rica)
MONCAYO: “Huapango” (Mexico)
PIAZZOLLA (arr. Sibaja): “Libertango” (Argentina)
VELÁZQUEZ (arr. Sibaja): “Bésame Mucho” (Mexico)
BARROSO (arr. Lopez-Yañez): “Aquarela do Brasil” (Brazil)
HERNÁNDEZ (Arr. Cerón): “Cachita, for orchestra” (Cuba)
LARA (arr. Lopez-Yañez): “Granada” (Mexico)
GARRIDO (arr. Lopez-Yañez): “Pelea de Gallos” (Chile)
GREVER (arr. E. Magallanes): “Júrame” (Mexico)
SOTO: En el Barco Viene Una Rosa from Cocorí (Costa Rica)
PONCE (arr. Jeff Nevin): “Estrellita” (Mexico)
BIZET (arr. Lopez-Yañez): Carmen Suite
A passion filled energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral hits paired with the firework playing of highly acclaimed Costa Rican trumpeter Jose Sibaja and Mexican soprano Mónica Ábrego. This high-octane concert is sure to make you want to dance and sing along!
In addition to being the lead trumpet of the Boston Brass, Sibaja has recorded with such artists as Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz and has performed on television at the MTV awards, Grammy Awards, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman among many others.
Mónica Ábrego is one of Mexico’s most outstanding sopranos. She has performed on stages around the world with a diverse repertoire which includes opera, lied, oratorio, folk, and popular music.
Arrive early for pre-concert festivities, including local folk dance groups, local artists and food trucks on the plaza.
Announce/Subscriptions On Sale: March 24, 2022
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: May 17, 2022
2022-23 Subscriber Presale: June 6, 2022
Single-performance Tickets On-Sale: June 14, 2022
ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://utahsymphony.org/plan-your-visit/abravanel-hall-accessibility/.
GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.
LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at utahsymphony.org.
Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.
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