Search - Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Dmitry Shostakovich :: Una tarde en la Alameda

Arrangements by Dudin, Toussaint and others of some of the sunniest light classics ever turned over to wind ensemble! The Spanish title means "An Afternoon on the Boulevard," and that?s just what you?ll be feeling like listening to these fresh, invigorating tunes, perfect for strolling on the street or in your imagination. As one of Mexico?s outstanding chamber music groups, Sinfonietta Ventus has repeatedly been praised for performances that combine virtuosity with flawless ensemble playing. Composed of wind players from the major orchestras in Mexico City, the group has a broad repertory which includes the classical Harmoniemusik of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, original octets from the twentieth century, and a large number of arrangements of classical and popular works. Sinfonietta Ventus has toured in Europe, Latin America and the U.S., including an appearance in Carnegie Hall?s Weill Recital Hall in New York. Director Jorge Mester was music director of the Aspen Music Festival for 21 years, the Pasadena Symphony since 1984, and the Naples Philharmonic since 2004. As conductor of the Louisville Symphony he made 72 classic recordings!