Concertante di Chicago presents a new concert celebrating the Centennial of the famous poet Pablo Neruda Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. at DePaul University Concert Hall, 800 W. Belden Ave.
Hailed as the most prolific, influential and inventive poet of the Spanish language, Neruda's work has been celebrated worldwide. To this day he remains the pride of Latin America.
The orchestra is largely made up of members of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra. Tickets are available in advance and at the box office on the day of the concert; contact (312) 346-9006 or visit concertantedichicago.org
The cost is $35 adults, $10 students, and $5 children under 12.
The concert program follows.
Hector Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasilieras No. 9 for string orchestra
Arturo Marquez: Dibujos sobre un Puerto for soprano and harp
Elbio Rodriquez: Barilari Alturas de Macchu Picchu (World Premier)
Julian Orbon: Himnus ad Galli Cantum for soprano and octet
Lourdes Ambriz, soprano
Alberto Ginastera: Liberamente Capriccioso and Vivace
Angel Padilla Crespo, harp
Alberto Ginastera: Danzas del ballet "Estancia" Op. 8a
A reception with the musicians follows the concert.
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