Celebrating Día de Muertos – The Day of the Dead
Boston Pops
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
Boston Pops Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, conductor
Veronica Robles and her Mariachi Ensemble
Zaira Meneses, guitar
Adéntrese en el fascinante mundo de la tradición mexicana con nuestra animada celebración del Día de Muertos. Únase a nosotros para una velada llena de música que honra esta rica herencia cultural, donde la vida y la muerte se entrelazan en un hermoso tapiz de recuerdo y veneración. El concierto inaugural del Día de Muertos de la Boston Pops explora la riqueza y variedad de la música mexicana: piezas con identidad nacional de compositores mexicanos contemporáneos, canciones populares y tradicionales asociadas con el Día de Muertos, y los vibrantes estilos folclóricos del mariachi y del son jarocho, en colaboración con las artistas locales Verónica Robles y Zaira Meneses.
Step into the mesmerizing world of Mexican tradition as we present a vibrant celebration of "Día de Muertos" – The Day of the Dead. Join us for an evening filled with music that honors this rich cultural heritage where life and death intertwine in a beautiful tapestry of remembrance and reverence.
The Boston Pops’ inaugural Day of the Dead concert sets out on an exploration of the rich and varied offerings from the world of Mexican music: nationally flavored works from contemporary Mexican composers, popular and traditional song associated with Día de Muertos, and the vibrant folk styles of mariachi and son jarocho, in collaboration with local artists Veronica Robles and Zaira Meneses.
Performance Details
Nov 1, 2024, 7:30pm EDT
Program Details
Featuring:
Veronica Robles & Her Mariachi Ensemble
A “son jarocho collage” with guitarist Zaira Meneses, including the world premiere of a new work by Leo Brouwer
Program also to include:
Michael GIACCHINO Suite from Coco
Tres Canciones Mexicanas (arr. Rodríguez) [world premiere]
MONCAYO Huapango
Arturo RODRÍGUEZ Mosaico Mexicano
The commissions for Leo Brouwer’s Danza Macabra and Ignacio Quinto’s Son Jarocho Medley were made possible through the generous support of: Eileen McDonagh, Robert Davoli Charity; Augustine Foundation; Latin American Music Festival, Inc., (LAMFest), Zaira Meneses, President; The Boston Foundation; Xochipili Dance Company, Martha Nelson, Director; Tango Mango Restaurant