Celebrating Latin-American Classical Music

"It was clear that the wind players, each with a full, warm tone, have spent a great deal of time playing together and have cultivated a collective sensibility... an exciting and witty piece that showed off the group's tight interplay and excellent ensemble sense." - Benjamin Frandzel

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Quinteto Latino brings a deeply personal style and unique focus to the concert hall, highlighting under-performed masterpieces of Latin American and Caribbean origin.

Here are a few examples of formal recital programs drawn from our ever-expanding repertoire:

Aires Tropicales

Vigorous rhythm and sumptuous melody blow in from the tropics in this recital of music from Cuba, Mexico, and Argentina. Bask in the warmth of Paquito D’Rivera’s jazz-inflected Afro-Caribbean hybrids; enjoy the rich tapestry of folksongs and tales woven by Carmen Meléndez Romero; breathe deeply the incomparable duende of Astor Piazzolla’s neuvo tango.

Escuch|A|Rte: Music As Art

Explore the compositions of some of Latin America’s most respected modernist masters, Alberto Ginastera and Heitor Villa Lobos, together with new works by rising stars of Latin heritage commissioned specifically for Quinteto Latino.

Music of Mario Lavista

This concert is very special to us as it resonates with something close to our hearts.  Mexico has a huge classical music heritage that is relatively unknown in the United States.One of the most well-known living Mexican composers is Mario Lavista. Since we first discovered Mario Lavista’s wind quintet Cinco danzas breves we were so impressed by his music that we included the piece in our standard repertoire AND began to search for more of his music. Lavista’s music, while sounding uniquely Mexican, traverses cultural boundaries and has universal appeal.

Marsias for oboe & crystal glasses
Cinco danzas breves for wind quintet
Responsorio for bassoon & percussion
Madrigal for solo clarinet
Danza de las bailarinas de Degas for flute & piano

Photo Gallery from our concert on January 2008

Sample Repertoire List

Paquito d’Rivera (Cuba) – Wapango, Aires Tropicales
Ernesto Lecuona (Cuba) – La Comparsa
Ignacio Cervantes (Cuba) – Six Cuban Dances
Alberto Ginastera (Argentina) – Duo for Flute and Oboe
Astor Piazzolla (Argentina) – Libertango, Milonga Sin Palabras
Carmen Meléndez Romero (Mexico) – Sones de Betaza, La Llorona
Manuel Ponce (Mexico) — Estrellita
Carlos Chávez (Mexico) – Soli No. 2 for Woodwind Quintet
Arturo Marquez (Mexico) – Danza de Mediodia
Felix Astol (Puerto Rico) – Puerto Rico Suite
Hector Villa Lobos (Brazil) – Quintette (en forme de Choros)

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