Spanish Fiesta

Spanish Fiesta

November 8, 9 & 10, 2025

Weill Hall, Green Music Center

Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor

Alexander Kahn, assistant conductor*

Raphaël Feuillâtre, guitar

Leah Finn, mezzo-soprano

CLARICE ASSAD: Baião ‘N’ Blues

JOAQUÍN RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra

MANUEL DE FALLA: El sombrero de tres picos [The Three-Cornered Hat] for Mezzo-Soprano and Orchestra

Rodrigo’s beloved complex yet elegant Concierto de Aranjuez finds new expression in the dazzling virtuosity of world-renowned guitarist Raphaël Feuillâtre. Manuel de Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat is filled with Spanish dance rhythms and rich melodies. Rounding out the program is Clarice Assad’s Baião ‘N’ Blues, a lively fusion of Brazilian rhythms and American blues.

*Alexander Kahn will be conducting Clarice’s piece

Programs, dates, artists, and prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets are subject to availability.

Photo by Stefan Höderath