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Mozart in Cuba

Part of the Night Owl Series 2019-20

Add to my Calendar 03-10-2019 20:00 03-10-2019 22:00 36 Mozart in Cuba What is the connection between Mozart and Cuba? Cuba is politically, geographically, religiously, ethnically and culturally extraordinary so it is no surprise that its music reflects all of this. A heady brew of influences from West Africa and Europe - most notably Spain - has created a musical cauldron of unusual and compelling flavours, fusing elements of Jazz, Mambo, Conga, Classical, Flamenco, Abakuá, Hip-Hop and Salsa. This concert is a journey into that astoundingly diverse melting pot of sounds with frequent unexpected diversions into the repertoire of Mozart.  In case you were wondering, there is no connection between Mozart and Cuba.   Stratford Playhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Stratford Playhouse
14 Rother Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6LU
England

Programme

Various – original tunes and improvisations with distinctive Afro-Latin sounds

Performers

David Gordon – piano

Orchestra of the Swan

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Programme Note

What is the connection between Mozart and Cuba? Cuba is politically, geographically, religiously, ethnically and culturally extraordinary so it is no surprise that its music reflects all of this. A heady brew of influences from West Africa and Europe - most notably Spain - has created a musical cauldron of unusual and compelling flavours, fusing elements of Jazz, Mambo, Conga, Classical, Flamenco, Abakuá, Hip-Hop and Salsa. This concert is a journey into that astoundingly diverse melting pot of sounds with frequent unexpected diversions into the repertoire of Mozart. 

In case you were wondering, there is no connection between Mozart and Cuba.

 

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