Caption: Alondra de la Parra, Credit: Photo: Lorena 2012
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Alondra de la Parra 

THE SPANISH HOUR: MANUEL PONCE OF MEXICO

From: Candice Agree
Series: The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree
Length: 58:31

The Spanish Hour celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a program devoted to Manuel Ponce, one of the geniuses of Mexican music. Read the full description.

Aldp01_small The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with five weekly programs focusing on the contributions of Latin American composers to classical music. This month of programs is part of the weekly series The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree, in production since 2010. Join us for a celebration of the genius of Mexican composer Manuel Ponce (1882-1948), featuring Mexican performers, including condutor Alondra de la Parra leading the Orchesra of the Americas and pianist Jorge Federico Osorio. Enjoy solo works for piano and guitar, as well as the acclaimed Concierto del Sur .

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Piece Description

The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with five weekly programs focusing on the contributions of Latin American composers to classical music. This month of programs is part of the weekly series The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree, in production since 2010. Join us for a celebration of the genius of Mexican composer Manuel Ponce (1882-1948), featuring Mexican performers, including condutor Alondra de la Parra leading the Orchesra of the Americas and pianist Jorge Federico Osorio. Enjoy solo works for piano and guitar, as well as the acclaimed Concierto del Sur .

Timing and Cues

promo is :30 (:15 + :15 music for local tag)
program is 58:30

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
El sombrero de tres picos: La danza de los vecinos Paco de Lucía Paco de Lucía Plays Manuel De Falla. Philips 836 032-2 0 03:00
Concierto del Sur Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar; Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, Alondra de la Parra, conductor Alondra de la Parra • Mi Alma Mexicana • My Mexican Soul. SONY 88697755552 2010 25:11
Trozos Romanticos: Souvenir, Quimera, Deseo, Hoja de album Jorge Federico Osorio, piano Mexican Piano Music by Manuel M. Ponce• Jorge Federico Osorio. Cedille CDR 90000 086 0 09:00
24 Preludes Adam Holzman, guitar Ponce: 24 Preludes • Estrellita • Canción. Naxos 8.553832 0 20:00

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