Concert 2
The Dance of Life and Death
A joyful and slightly off-beat celebration featuring the music of Beethoven, Mussorgsky, Golijov, and more alongside rarely seen silent films from the 1930s. Our Día de los Muertos concert will explore themes of loss, transformation, humor, and celebration through evocative music and quirky silent films presented in partnership with Chicago Film Archives. Featuring familiar favorites like Night On Bald Mountain alongside contemporary works by Carlos Rafael Rivera and culminating in Galindo’s Sones de Mariachi, this concert will move you to dance all the way home!
ABOUT THIS CONCERT
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Visit our digital guide for Día de los Muertos: The Dance of Life and Death to learn more about the artists and music featuring in the program.
CONDUCTOR:
Mei-Ann Chen
GUEST ARTISTS:
Chicago Film Archives
PROGRAM
Golijov Last Round
Beethoven Coriolan
Mussorgsky Night On Bald Mountain
Rivera Popol-Vuh*
Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre
Rivera PizziCuban Polka*
Galindo Sones de Mariachi
*Chicago premiere
BRIDGE - AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Arrive in your best Día attire, celebrating the Mexican tradition, and enjoy décor, crafting, last minute style assistance, and a "Best Dressed" contest with prizes.
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