From Peaks to Pampas: An Artistic Journey
Prepare for an extraordinary concert experience that merges the worlds of music and visual art! Join the San Francisco Pride Band for Portraits of the Americas, a program showcasing composers from North, Central, and South America. The band will return to the historic Herbst Theatre stage on Sunday, September 29.
Under the direction of Artistic Director Pete Nowlen, the concert will feature a captivating lineup of composers who draw inspiration from the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the Americas. Experience the unique sounds of the Squamish First Nation of British Columbia, the folk music of the Sephardic Jewish community in Brazil, and Mexican dances inspired by local flora like the saguaro cactus, and more!
This special program includes two world premieres by Bay Area composers. One Magnificent Light marks the final composition by our Composer-in-Residence from the BIPOC Composition Program, Mattea Williams. Additionally, Eyes To Look Otherwise, a new concerto commissioned by the Latinx Storytellers Project, offers a musical interpretation of paintings by Mexican-American artist Tino Rodriguez. This piece, composed by Juan Sebastián Cardona Ospina, is dedicated to acclaimed soprano saxophonist Michael Hernandez, who will be the featured soloist.
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world where art and music converge!