Hispanic Classical Music Wonders to Fire Up Audiences at Top International Music Festival

“Festival of the Arts BOCA”, welcomes a spectacular duo of notable Latinas who are taking the Classical Music World by Storm

As is the case with the renowned “Tuscan Sun Festival” in Italy and the “Festival del Sole” in Napa, California, the Festival of the Arts BOCA serves as the stage for some of the world’s top classical music talent, while also highlighting exceptional Latino talent. Now in its third year, the Festival of the Arts BOCA once again prepares to offer South Florida audiences a magnificent eleven day program with the finest in classical music and literature. This year the Festival will treat music lovers to two extraordinarily gifted Latinas that are capturing the classical scene, one a master at the piano the other at the baton. The Festival will take place at the Count de Hoernle Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida from March 5th to the 15th.

Conductor Alondra de la Parra has gained widespread attention for her spellbinding performances whether leading the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, or orchestras in Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, and the United States. One of the most compelling conductors of her generation, she holds the distinction of being the first woman from Mexico to conduct in New York City. Most recently, The New York Times said, “With incisive gestures, Ms. de la Parra elicited a vibrantly nuanced performance whose bristling conclusion had the audience on their feet.”

The Venezuelan-born pianist, Ana Karina Alamo has been acknowledged by critics and audiences for her ability to project a rare vulnerability on stage, while drawing upon her virtuosic abilities. Performing her first recital at the age of six, Ms. Alamo has gone on to appear at some of the world’s most prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall (New York), and Ehrbar Hall (Vienna). A highly regarded soloist, Ms. Alamo has also performed at the White House at a private reception for former President Bush.

In addition to these two accomplished musical marvels, the 2009 Festival will also serve as the epicenter to an epic celebration of the 50th anniversary of Itzhak Perlman’s debut in the U.S., a milestone in a career that spans thousands of performances and numerous prestigious awards, with four unique and distinct performances. The Festival will also welcome a number of other exceptional classical music and literary talent, including: The Russian National Orchestra, famed conductor Mikhail Pletnev, celebrated cellist Nina Kotova, Grammy Award Winning vocalist Kelley O’Connor, renowned author Salman Rushdie, master pianist Jeremy Denk and so many more.

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SOURCE Festival of the Arts BOCA