About
History
Quinteto Latino, a wind quintet specializing in the interpretation of Latin American classical and contemporary music, was founded in 2001 by French hornist Armando Castellano. Since the group’s inception, these passionate artists and enthusiastic educators have dedicated themselves to performing with world-class artistry in communities not traditionally served by classical musicians. Though a musician his entire life, Armando rarely had the opportunity to perform works culturally relevant to him and his community until the formation of this unique ensemble. By championing young and lesser-known composers of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, Quinteto Latino seeks to expand the boundaries of classical music, reach new audiences, and inspire new generations of players.
Affiliations
San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music
We are proud to be a new member of SF Friends of Chamber Music.
San Francisco Symphony Adventures in Music
We’re starting our third season performing for the San Francisco Symphony’s acclaimed Adventures in Music (AIM)! Through this amazing program, we will reach every 3rd, 4th and 5th grader in the San Francisco Unified School District, approximately 14,000 students. Over the years our AIM performances have been so successful that the San Francisco Symphony has invited their entire board of directors to watch us in action. If you’d like to attend one of these private concerts as our guest, please email us. More info
Young Audiences of Northern California
This is our fifth (5th) season as a Young Audiences of Northern California artist. Through Young Audiences we travel the greater Bay Area (extending from Sacramento to San Francisco to Gilroy) bringing music to schoolchildren. We are one of Young Audience’s favorite ensembles and have been featured in all of their teacher showcases since joining their roster.
If you’d like to attend one of these private concerts as our guest, please email us.
Recent Presenting Organizations
- Teatro Visión
- Movimiento de Arte y Cultura de San Jose (MACLA)
- Chicana/Latina Foundation
- Even Start Program of San Jose
Recent Recital Performances
- Music at Kohl
- Mexican Museum of San Francisco
- Legion of Honor, San Francisco
- Mexican Heritage Plaza concert series, San Jose
- Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View
- Trinity Chamber Concerts series, Berkeley
