Images from Helen's concert at St John's Smith Square on 2nd November now on Flickr and in the GALLERY.
Many thanks to the wonderful photographer Alan Barnes!
Helen will be appearing at Bolívar Hall in London on 24th November with Venezuelan pianist Clara Rodríguez, Spanish soprano Amaia Azcona (TangOpera Duo) and American actor William Roberts, presenting a programme of Latin American classics to celebrate the centenaries of composers Alberto Ginastera and Antonio Estévez.
Celebrating the Centenaries of Estévez and Ginastera
'Clara Rodríguez is a poet of the piano.' Antonio Estévez
'A duo of almost telepathic consonance.' Music & Vision
Enjoy an uplifting evening of Latin American classical music at London’s intimate Venezuelan chamber music venue, the Bolívar Hall. ‘Venezuelan virtuoso’ pianist Clara Rodríguez (The Telegraph) joins forces with TangOpera Duo to mark the centenary of her compatriot, composer Antonio Estévez (1916-1988) with a concert showcasing his works for piano and voice as part of a vibrant programme of piano pieces by some of the giants of Latin American classical music, including the seminal Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera (Argentina)(1916-1983), who also celebrates his centenary this year.
Antonio Estévez is one of the most important Venezuelan composers of the 20th century, known especially for his Cantata criolla and Mediodía en el llano, recorded by the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra in 2008. A leading light of the Parisian-Venezuelan avant garde, Estévez’s music stands out for its rare beauty and profound originality. In Clara Rodríguez, Estévez has a longstanding ambassador for his legacy – her successful campaign to establish his output on the ABRSM 2015-2016 exam syllabus saw his music performed by thousands of pianists in the UK. Heard here alongside some of Latin America’s most famous composers, such as Villa-Lobos (Brazil) and Cervantes (Cuba), this event places Estévez firmly amongst the panoply of Latin America’s ‘Great’ composers. If you are unfamiliar with his music, this programme will be a revelation. An event not to be missed!
PLUS Join us after the concert for a complimentary glass of wine
This is event is part of Echoes Festival organised by ILAMS with the kind support of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
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Updated: Feb 13, 2023
ILAMS' new 'Echoes Festival' got off to a spectacular start at St John's Smith Square on 2nd November with a packed house in attendance to hear Helen Glaisher-Hernández and the Latin Classical Chamber Orchestra performing 'Goyescas': Music in the Time of Goya.
Ateş Orga described the event in Classical Source as 'an enterprising, well-attended occasion, with food for thought and sounds to provoke'. Audience members also sent in the following messages:
'An outstanding evening on every level and at every stage of the performance! Superbly selected programme and excellently illustrated souvenir programme, too. What a thrill to be at SJSS again for such memorable evening - thank you!' (Tessa Tesic) 'Wow - what an evening. A most amazing concert. ...Everything was so engaging. Thanks so much!' (Rita & Emma Ferris-Taylor)
If you weren't able to make the event, you can download a digital copy of the printed programme by clicking on the image below.
In the meantime, Echoes Festival is just getting started, with six more events taking place across November. Visit www.ilams.org.uk/echoesfestival.htm to see the full line-up.
Click on the image to download the concert programme.
