Events

"Flora Zarate and the Art of the Andean Arpillera"

Thursday, September 3, 2009 - Friday, October 2, 2009; 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Location: 12424 Research Parkway Suite 360

The Women's Research Center presents Flora Zárate, Peru’s foremost Arpillera artist. Arpilleras are appliquéd tapestry-like wall hangings with three-dimensional elements and embroidery. Flora brings a unique aesthetic vision to bear on such universal themes as family and community, migration, and identity.

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"Floria Zarate and the Art of the Andean Arpillera" will be on display from September 3rd through October 2nd. An opening reception and gallery talk will take place Thursday, Sept. 3 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.
For more information, view the flyer.

Rumba Latina

Sunday, September 6, 2009; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: University High School Auditorium; 11501 Eastwood Drive, Orlando
Cost: Free

This is the third year the Festival will open with an event of this nature. “Rumba Latina” will highlight the following musicians: Nora Lee García, Flutist; José Juan Molina,Vocalist; Donna, Richie Mercado, and Raquel Aponte, Chorus; Samuel Barreto and Manuel Ruiz, Trumpet; Francisco Guzmán-Yunqué, Pianist; Orlando Sánchez, Dimas Sánchez, and Allen Almodovar, Percussionists; Ángel Martínez, Bassist; José Maunez- Sánchez, Trombonist and Arranger. Musicians from New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and Central Florida will come together on this unique occasion.

This kick-off concert will feature different styles of Latin American Music.

UCF Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, October 4, 2009; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: University High School auditorium

Dr. Laszlo Marosi will conduct the UCF Orchestra’s 75 musicians in this concert especially prepared for the Festival. Works by Latin American, Brazilian, and Spanish composers will be featured.

Dr. Marosi Has twice been awarded the Artisjus prize by the Hungarian Composers Union. He was awarded the FAME prize for his international conducting activities.

Nearly all of the membership of the UCF Orchestra is students, with a few gifted community participants.

This concert is cosponsored by the Department of Music, College of Arts and Humanities.

La Rondalla de Orlando

Sunday, October 18, 2009; 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: University High School Auditorium; 11501 Eastwood Drive, Orlando
Cost: Free

A “Rondalla” is a string ensemble composed of instruments played with a plectrum (pick). The Puerto Rican cuatro is the mainstay; it has the largest number of players, producing beautiful sounds that resemble the soothing strains of music. The conga, bongo, and the Puerto Rican güiro spice the group with Latin percussion. Add the sound of the flute and the resulting combination appeals to all musical tastes. The Rondalla is directed by Mr. Ángel Martínez. It is the aim of the Rondalla to promote and preserve the Puerto Rican and Caribbean culture through music. The music produced by the group never fails to evoke pride and a yearning for their homeland among Puerto Ricans and Hispanics in general, and an awesome sense of love and appreciation for our musical heritage by non- Hispanics.