Seen & Heard

This programme celebrates the rich musical landscapes of Latin America, bringing together works inspired by spirituality, nature, folklore and national identity. Drawing on indigenous traditions, popular melodies and virtuosic writing, these works reveal a diverse and distinctive musical heritage, balancing lyrical melodies with rhythmic vitality. It is a showcase of some of the most influential voices of 20th-century Latin American music.

WED 1 JUL, 6.30PM

Kacper Dworniczak and Gonçalo Maia Caetano guitar
Anna Lluna soprano*
Ziteng Fan piano

BARRIOS La Catedral; Mazurka Appassionata
VILLA-LOBOS Prelude No 3; Study No 11; Study No 12
LEO BROUWER La Gran Sarabanda
SÉRGIO ASSAD Aquarelle

An event honouring the heritage of the indigenous peoples of Latin America, and the end of European colonial rule in the early 19th century. This concert features works by two of the main Latin American composers of the 20th century, starting with Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Brazilian Cycle for solo piano. Alberto Ginastera’s Five Popular Argentinian Songs and Villa-Lobos’ Three Indigenous Poems for soprano and piano complete the programme.

*due to unforeseen circumstances, Anna Lluna is unfortunately unable to perform tonight. We are grateful to Gonçalo Maia Caetano, who has kindly agreed to perform two additional pieces in her place.

THU 2 JUL, 1PM

Anthony Zemsky piano
Agatha Parkin violin
Mina Mazur viola
Alex Buckley clarinet
Zoë Meadowcroft guitar

ALEX TEMPLE Forla(i)n(i)e; Microphages
SARAH HENNIES Growing Block
JACOB JORDAN Circling Back Home

A concert celebrating gender-diverse voices in contemporary music, including solo piano and string quartet repertoire, as well Sarah Hennies’ work for flexible ensemble that reflects on the scientific growing block theory of time.