Graciously Sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle:
Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees
The multi-award-winning musical ensemble, Fandango! is a spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan and classical sounds. Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic are a husband-and-wife team acclaimed worldwide as the Cavatina Duo; French violinist Blaise Magnière and Taiwanese cellist Cheng-Hou Lee are both members of the Avalon Quartet, described by the Chicago Tribune as “an ensemble that invites you – ears, mind, and spirit – into its music.” These four virtuosi have appeared on the most prestigious stages and received international rave reviews.
“A refreshing ensemble with authentic repertoire choices, exciting arrangements,
and newly commissioned works . . . gorgeous sounds . . . brilliant execution . . . a captivating performance.” – South Florida Classical Review
PROGRAM:
Eugenia Moliner, Flute
Blaise Magnière, Violin
Denis Azabagic, Guitar
Cheng-Hou Lee, Cello
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) (arr. Fandango!)
L’Inverno (Winter) from Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons)
Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) (arr. Fandango!)
Grave assai-Fandango, from Quintet for Guitar and Strings in D major
Miroslav Tadic (1959- ) (arr. Fandango!)
Three Balkan Pieces
Pajdushka
Zajdi, Zajdi
Gajdarsko Oro
Intermission
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) (arr. Fandango!)
Danza Española, from “La Vida Breve”
Carlos Rafael Rivera (b.1970)
Plegaria y Canto (Al Bodre de la Mar)
Alan Thomas (1968- )
Fantasy on Themes from the Opera “Carmen”
