Latin Rhythms Enliven Westchester Chorale’s December Concert
Rhythms of Argentina highlight Westchester Chorale’s next performance
After last season’s highly acclaimed performance of Dan Forrest’s Jubilate Deo in seven languages, the Westchester Chorale is looking forward to presenting its next concert, “Rhythms from the Pampas” sung entirely in Spanish.
The production showcases the works by two popular 20th-century Argentine composers, Ariel Ramirez and Carlos Guastavino.
Ramirez’s Navidad Nuestra celebrates Christmas Latin American style with plentiful syncopation exuberantly sung with the backup of the Elqui Trio who play traditional South American instruments including charango, bomba, quena, and zampoña as well as guitar.
These same delightful rhythms are reflected in Guastavino’s six love songs, Indianas, which are sometimes witty, sometimes melancholic but always engaging. No translation from Spanish is necessary when we sing “I love the light of dawn because it kisses you” – Guastavino’s music says it all.
Save the date for this special event which paints vivid, lively pictures of Argentina:
Westchester Chorale
in concert
“Rhythms from the Andes”
4 – 6 pm
December 10th
Larchmont Avenue Church
60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont
More information: WestchesterChorale@gmail.com
About The Westchester Chorale
The Westchester Chorale has long been recognized as one of the region’s leading musical ensembles. An auditioned amateur chorus, the Chorale’s members are devoted musicians drawn from all walks of life. Under the guidance of our Music Director, Douglas Kostner, the Chorale strives to deepen and enhance the vocal abilities and musicianship of all its members, through the inclusion of challenging and rewarding experiences at our weekly rehearsals. Maestro Kostner enjoys creating engaging programs which blend the familiar along with unusual and exciting pieces from the choral repertoire. As the official chorus-in-residence at the Larchmont Avenue Church, the Chorale normally rehearses weekly on Tuesday evenings in Russell Hall, the church’s rehearsal space in the heart of Larchmont Village. The Westchester Chorale is a proud member of the Chorus Connection, the Vocal Area Network, and past recipient of Arts Westchester’s Arts Organization Award and many other grants.