A couple of weeks ago, the kids and I were able to attend a program for kids, put on by the Colorado Symphony. We went to a program last year and loved it, so the kids and I were really excited about the concert this year. Music is a big part of our family and any time we have a chance to experience different types of music, we do our best to attend.
Colorado Symphony
This year, the Colorado Symphony played a tribute to Latin Music, Musica Latina: A Symphonic Celebration of the Americas. The conductor, Scott O’neil did an amazing job explaining the different types of beats and rhythm of the songs they played. I was truly excited, because I had never heard any of the composers or songs that the did play.
In the hour long program, they played 7 songs; Alberto Ginastera -“Los trabajadores agricolas” from Estancia, Silvestre Revueltas – Sensemayá, Arturo Marquez – Danzon No. 2, Joaquin Rodrigo – Allegro con spirito from Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar, Traditional – El Mosquito, Jose Pablo Moncayo – Huapango, Alberto Ginastera – “Malambo” from Estancia.
Samuel and Claire waiting for the concert to start.
Once the music started, Scott O’Neil and the Symphony held our attention to the very last note. From the beautiful solos of the guitar and the percussionist playing an all wooden Marimba, the sound was truly amazing. We are truly blessed living in an area, where we can experience the sounds of other cultures.
I highly recommend checking in your area, to see if their is a program like this. It is truly an experience that you soon won’t forget and will be counting down the time, until you can attend another program, like it. I know our family is looking forward to being able to attend another concert soon.