Katonah, New York - Venezuelan flutist and composer, Marco Granados, a native of Maracaibo, Estado Zulia, has been appointed Musical Advisor for Sonidos Latinos, a new seven-concert series at The Caramoor International Music Festival. Sonidos Latinos will open at 8:00pm on June 29th with a concert titled Un Mundo - The Music of Venezuela, which features the world premiere of Granados' The Venezuelan Suite, commissioned by Caramoor.
In addition, the renowned flutist will perform in two more concerts during the Sonidos Latinos concert series. On Saturday, June 30th, Granados, with Jamie Bernstein, will explore traditional instruments of seven Latin American countries in a family program appropriate for ages six and up. This event is part of the first annual Caramoor Cavalcade, a one-day event featuring six concerts held throughout the exquisite gardens of the estate. On Friday, July 13th, Granados will perform with Paquito D'Rivera in a fascinating evening of chamber music called Camerata Latina.
"Sonidos Latinos celebrates the variety and richness of Latin American music and its growing relevance, commensurate with the growing prominence and influence of Latin American culture in our society," said Caramoor's Chief Executive and General Director, Michael Barrett. "Over the past three years, we have been showcasing more and more Latin American music during the Festival. With the now-legendary Paquito D'Rivera's appointment as Composer-in-Residence and Marco Granados' participation as Music Advisor, Sonidos Latinos will offer more opportunities for our audiences to experience these thrilling Latin sounds. By commissioning new pieces, we hope to contribute more great music to this repertoire."
Caramoor's Sonidos Latinos initiative has been made possible through a generous grant from the New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Caramoor is one of two organizations, out of a pool of several hundred, to have been awarded $500,000, the highest amount in the Fund's second cycle of grant making. In addition to the five concerts during the 2007 Caramoor International Music Festival and the appointment of Paquito D'Rivera as 2007-08 Composer-in-Residence, Sonidos Latinos will continue in 2008 with additional concerts, and will encompass free family-friendly outreach concerts at partnering venues, and radio broadcasts of performances recorded live at Caramoor and in-depth interviews in partnership with WNYC radio.
Tickets to Sonidos Latinos performances, as well as all other events at Caramoor, may be ordered by calling the Box Office at 914-232-1252 or online at www.caramoor.org.
Marco Granados
Marco Granados last appeared at Caramoor with Un Mundo in 2006. Since his 1991 New York debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall his performance highlights have included concerts at Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, The 92 Street Y, the 1999 British Flute Society International Convention in Manchester, as well as his thrilling performance at the closing ceremonies concert for the National Flute Association in Columbus, Ohio in 2000. In 2001, he made his London debut at the fabled Wigmore Hall, with a solo recital of classical Latin American compositions, as well as recitals at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and for The British Flute Society at Queens College in London. Over the past several years, he has been a favorite performer at flute festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Un Mundo
Un Mundo has toured since 1999 under the leadership of Marco Granados. The ensemble is dedicated to the mission of bringing the passion and energy of Latin American music to the world. It is also called to educate and instill in young people the love for music and the bridging of cultures by combining elements of classical as well as folk music into a program that is as diverse as it is exciting. In addition to Mr. Granados, the current ensemble is Francisco Flores, trumpet; Jorge Glem, cuatro; Roberto Koch, bass; and Leonardo Granados, maracas and vocals.
About Caramoor
Caramoor is the legacy of Walter and Lucie Rosen, who built the great house and filled it with their treasures. Walter Rosen was the master planner for the Caramoor estate, bringing to reality his dream of creating a place to entertain friends from around the world. Their musical evenings were the seeds of the International Music Festival today. Realizing the pleasure their friends took in the beauty of Caramoor - the house with its art collection; the gardens; and the musical programs on summer evenings - the Rosens established a Foundation to open Caramoor to the public in perpetuity.
Getting to Caramoor
Caramoor is easy to get to by car, mass transportation or the Caramoor Caravan.
From Manhattan, take the Caramoor Caravan and ride comfortably in a luxurious, air-conditioned coach. Round trip service is $22 and is available for all Saturday and Sunday performances during the Festival, including the July 22 concert with the Mendelssohn String Quartet and Jonathan Biss. The Caravan departs from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Upper West Side and East Side locations. Call the Box Office (914.232.1252) for further information and reservations.
By train, take the Harlem Division of the Metro-North Railroad to Katonah, New York. Taxi service from the station to Caramoor (5 minutes away) is available.
By car from the West Side of Manhattan and New Jersey, take the Saw Mill River Parkway north to Katonah. Exit at Route 35/Cross River. Turn right, and at the first traffic light make a right turn onto Route 22 south. Travel 1.9 miles to the junction of Girdle Ridge Road. Follow the signs to Caramoor. (For detailed directions call 914.232.5035 and press 2, or online at caramoor.org).
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, New York.
2007 Caramoor International Music Festival
Sonidos Latinos concerts
featuring Marco Granados
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June 29 Un Mundo - The Music of Venezuela
Friday, 8:00 pm Sonidos Latinos I
Spanish Courtyard Marco Granados, flute - Sonidos Latinos Musical Advisor
$35, $25 Edward Simon, piano
Francisco Flores, trumpet
Jorge Glem, cuatro
Roberto Koch, bass
Leonardo Granados, maracas & voice
Granados The Venezuelan Suite
(World Premiere of a Caramoor commission)
traditional Pajarillo (Little Birds) - Venezuelan Traditional Joropo
Additional selections will include works by Aquiles Baez, Frailio Rodgriguez, Orlando Cardozo and others
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June 30 Caramoor Cavalcade Family Concert
Saturday, 4:30 pm Sonidos Latinos II
Venetian Theater Family Concert for ages 6 and up
$25, $15 Jamie Bernstein, narrator
Marco Granados, flute (Sonidos Latinos Musical Advisor)
Rolando Morales, percussion
Elena and Samora Pinderhughes, young soloists
Sonidos Latinos Festival Ensemble
Un Mundo
Choro Ensemble
Group Inkhay
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July 13 Camerata Latina
Friday, 8:00 pm Sonidos Latinos IV
Spanish Courtyard Paquito D?Rivera, clarinet
$35, $25 Marco Granados, flute
Alon Yavnai, piano
Roberto Koch, bass
Daedalus Quartet
Ginastera Impresiones de la Puna for Flute and String Quartet
Various Duos for Flute & Clarinet
D?Rivera Fiddle Dreams
Golijov Lullaby & Doina for Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet
Otero Milonga 10
Franzetti Selections of Latin American Favorites
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TICKETS
Tickets may be ordered by calling the Box Office at 914-232-1252 or online at www.caramoor.org. (For opening night gala tickets, including cocktail reception, dinner, concert, and post-concert dessert and dancing, email events@caramoor.org or call 914-232-1492.)
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, New York.
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