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Houston Symphony celebrates classical music’s rich Hispanic legacy with Fiesta Sinfónica concert

Guest conductor Donato Cabrera tells Houston Matters about the free, annual concert featuring Hispanic and Latin American composers and themes.

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The pink and yellow logo of The Houston Symphony's annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert
The Houston Symphony's annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert showcases Hispanic and Latin American composers and themes.

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Tonight, the Houston Symphony will perform its annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert, featuring Hispanic and Latin American composers and themes.

Guest pianist Gabriela Martinez will join the orchestra to perform Leonard Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, along with works by Arturo Marquez and Juan Pablo Contreras, among others.

Gabriela Martinez playing the piano in a blue dress
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Pianist Gabriela Martinez will perform with The Houston Symphony in its annual Fiesta Sinfónica concert.

In the audio above, Houston Matters producer Celeste Schurman talks with guest conductor Donato Cabrera about why this program is so powerful in connecting cultures, bringing engagement, and providing a place for everyone.

The annual concert tradition is free and dates back to 1992.

Donato Cabrera conducting the California Symphony.
Kristen Loken
Donato Cabrera conducting the California Symphony.