Koerner Hall comes alive with a fusion of Latin music styles and rhythms.

Performers: Maria Mulata, voice Grisha Goryachev, guitar Fabio Zanon, guitar Héctor del Curto, bandoneon Serouj Kradjian, piano Jeffrey Beecher, double bass Sarah Thawer, percussion

Composers: Andrew Staniland Mark Duggan Serouj Kradjian, with Maria Mulata, Grisha Goryachev, Fabio Zanon, Héctor del Curto, Jeffrey Beecher, andSarah Thawer

Sultry and sensual, the music of Latin cultures urges countless couples toward dance floors around the world--and continues to exert a potent influence on other genres. Tango, flamenco, bossa nova, fandango, klezmer, Afro-samba, and jazz are among the styles featured in an evening of musical “encounters” featuring internationally acclaimed guitar virtuosos Grisha Goryachev and Fabio Zanon. The all--star lineup also includes Argentine bandoneon player Héctor del Curto and Juno Award-winning pianist and composer Serouj Kradjian. Co-produced with The Royal Conservatory as part of its 21C Music Festival, and including the world premiere of a new piece for two guitars by Canadian composer Andrew Staniland, this colourful event also pays tribute to Toronto’s hosting of the 2015 Pan American Games.

Pre-Concert Chat – 2:00 pm Come early for a discussion with Soundstreams Artistic Director, Lawrence Cherney, and artists from the concert.

Program:

Andrew Staniland: Choro (World premiere)

Mark Duggan: World premiere

Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5

Works referencing a diversity of styles including afro-samba, bossa nova, tango, flamenco, and Colombian indigenous songs.

Choro was commissioned by Stan & Ros Witkin in honour of Martin Offman.

New works [re]composed by Serouj Kradjian and the performers commissioned by Soundstreams and The Royal Conservatory of Music in partnership.

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The 21C Music Festival is made possible through the generous support of Michael and Sonja Koerner.