Every weekday morning at 10 a.m., the hosts at Classical MPR play a standout work based on the theme for the week. We call them Morning Glories.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, beginning on the anniversary of independence for several Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. This week, we'll hear five spirited pieces that celebrate Hispanic composers and performers.
Monday
Candelario Huizar: Imagenes
Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas; Alondra de la Parra, conductor
Sept. 16 is Mexican Independence Day. Mexican composer Candelario Huizar was born in 1883, and fought in the Mexican Revolution. He also played in the regimental band.
Tuesday
Astor Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango
Emmanuel Pahud, flute; Manuel Barrueco, guitar
A revolutionary in a different sense, Piazzolla brought tango music from the alleys of Argentina to the concert stage.
Wednesday
Brian Packham: South American Suite
Camerata Bariloche; Chris Norman, flute
Three traditional Andean melodies make up this South American Suite, played by the Chamber Orchestra of Argentina.
Thursday
Evencio Castellanos: Holy Cross of Pacairigua
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
The highest level of the nation's musical education system, the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra takes its name from the leader of Venezuela's revolution.
Friday
Michel Camilo: Piano Concerto
BBC Symphony Orchestra; Leonard Slatkin, conductor Michel Camilo, piano
A star in both the classical and jazz worlds, pianist Michel Camilo began studying music at a very young age in the intense music conservatory system of the Dominican Republic.
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