Música de las Americas with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra
WHAT: Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents "Música de las Americas"
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6
WHERE: Saenger Theatre, Joachim and Conti streets, downtown Mobile
CONDUCTOR: Scott Speck, music director for the MSO
PROGRAM: "Cuban Overture," George Gershwin (1898-1937); Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, A389: Aria, Hector Villa-Lobos (1887-1959); Bandoneon Concerto, Astor Piazzolla (1921-92); "Sensemaya," Silvestre Revueltas (1899-1940); "Oblivion" and "Libertango," Astor Piazzolla; Danzon No. 2, Arturo Marquez (b. 1950); and "Estancia: Malambo," Alberto Ginastera (1916-83).
SOLOIST: Hector del Curto, bandoneón
TICKETS: $15 to $55; available online at www.mobilesymphony.org, by phone at 251-432-2010, or at Larkins Music Center, 257 Dauphin St. Student tickets $8 to all performances. Students K-12 admitted free for Sunday matinee when accompanied by a paying adult through the Big Red Ticket program.