Song of the Stars

VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers
Douglas Riva, piano
Dean Billmeyer, organ
Gerardo Rábago, guest conductor

Discovered again nearly 100 years after its 1911 Barcelona premiere, Enrique Granados’s Cant de les estrelles (Song of the Stars) is truly a masterpiece. Written as a virtuoso piano concerto for the composer himself, accompanied by chorus and organ, this work gloriously combines modern romantic poetry and luxurious harmonies.

Never published, the score was recovered in 2004, in part through the efforts of American pianist Douglas Riva, who has been called “one of the principal apostles of Granados’ music” by El País Madrid. Guest conductor Gerardo Rábago leads this program, which also commemorates the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence.

Community Sing with gerardo rábago

After experiencing the concert, you may be inspired to join conductor Gerardo Rábago for a community sing on Saturday, January 29. Tickets are free and all levels of singers are welcome. Register in advance and save $5 on your Song of the Stars tickets. More information

PROGRAM

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers:
Sergio Cárdenas, EL CARRETERO
Sergio Cárdenas, MÉXICO CANTA EN LA RONDA DE MIS CANCIONES
Sergio Cárdenas, ALELUYA, ALELÚ
Guillermo Alvarez Navarro, LA SEÑAL (4 movements)

Intermission

Selection of Granados works, performed by Douglas Riva
Granados, CANT DE LES ESTRELLES (VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers; Douglas Riva, piano; Dean Billmeyer, organ)