Morgan Szymanski and Machaca

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:

Singing Dragon Music

London Guitar Studio

ACALASP

Mexican Embassy to the United Kingdom