Flores Argentinas

Date and Time: Thursday, August 25, 2022; 7-9 PM
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25

Soprano Sarah Cullins and classical guitarist Daniel Gaviria—whose 8 Cuerdas performance stunned a sell-out house last season—return in a new program.

Sharing the stage is the ensemble Duo Dolce—Vermont Symphony Orchestra principal cellist John Dunlop and violinist Laura Markowitz. The foursome will  treat us to music by a variety of Argentine and other South American composers, performed with various combinations of their instruments. A unique concert!

“The pairing of these two particular instruments presents timbres not heard in tandem as frequently as, say, violin and piano. It’s a gorgeous sound — and wonderful piece of music, with each part doing its own thing while also sticking tightly together.” So comments WQXR’s James Bennett on the pairing of cello and guitar in the work by Gnattalli that appears on this program:

MORE… Cullins comments that the performers “will do some pieces together and in combinations, but mostly perform as Duos who approach this folk, jazz, or traditional music- inspired classical repertoire” in our own way.  At times melancholy, passionate, tragic, playful, or romantic, this music is “sure to move you and get you moving”.

“Flores Argentinas”, taking its name from the beautiful song cycle by Carlos Guastavino, offers music by Argentinean composers, including some fiery tangos. “Works by Piazzolla and Guastavino are joined by works of neighboring-country composers such as Gerardo Rodriguez from Uruguay and Brazilian favorite, Heitor Villa-Lobos. Traditional Argentinean pieces may be new to Vermont audiences. We think they will LOVE them!”

The program will close with the exquisite Cantelina from Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasieras #5 for soprano, and here performed with both cello and guitar.  Not to be missed.