Morgan Szymanski and Machaca
A Celebration of Latin American Music




Date:
22 February 2012 - 7:30pm
Ticket Prices:
£12 £14 £18 £22
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Owen Gunnell (from O-Duo) and Gemma Rosefield (cello) can no longer take part in tonight's concert. Adam Clifford (percussion) and Minat Lyons (cello) have kindly agreed to perform tonight.
Performers
Morgan Szymanski
guitar
Minat Lyons
cello
Lizzie Ball
violin
O-Duo
percussion
Phuong Nguyen
accordion
Emma Smith
double bass
Programme
Piazzolla
Libertango
Lauro
Four Venezuelan Waltzes:
- El Negrito
- La Gatica
- El Marabino
- El Totumo de Guarenas
Machado
From Imagens do Nordeste:
- Sambalanço
- Bolinhas de Queijo
- Xaranga do Vôvô
Villa-Lobos
Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
Piazzolla/Szymanski
From Histoire du Tango:
- Café 1930
- Nightclub 1960
O Duo
Bongo Fury
James Pearson
Zacapu
Bellinati
Jongo
Ponce/Szymanski
Estrellita
Brouwer
Danza característica
Piazzolla/Sergio Assad
- Fuga y Misterio
- Escualo
Stephen McNeff
The Inevitable End of the Affair
About this concert
Described as ‘a jewel’ by Gramophone magazine, Machaca is led by Mexican award-winning guitarist Morgan Szymanski. They embark on a journey through the music of Latin America’s best known composers from Cuba, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela. Show-stopping arrangements from some of today’s most promising young stars in this amazing new ensemble. The programme will also include works written especially for this innovative group by James Pearson and Stephen McNeff.
Lisa Peacock (Concert Management) Ltd
Principal Sponsors: The Wall Trust and the Hargreaves and Ball Trust
Other Sponsors:

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