International Concert (Fort Wayne, IN)

Schedule

Sat Sep 28 2024 at 06:30 pm

Location

Purdue Fort Wayne Rhinehart Recital Hall | Fort Wayne, IN

Bridging Worlds, a Ft. Wayne based cross-cultural arts and education organization, is thrilled to announce their 2024 International Concert Series in Indiana, in collaboration with the Chilean Ministry of Arts & Culture, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana University Bloomington, and Honeywell Arts & Education.
✈️Musicians fly in from abroad to perform three free concerts across three Indiana cities in September!
"Canturia de Mi Sangre" or "Song of my Blood" is a live concert of original music by composer, Kike Galdames, that honors the poetry of Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American Nobel Prize laureate. Esteemed globally as one of the great humanistic voices of our time, Gabriela championed the rights of women, children and indigenous communities. Her poetry embraces humor, sorrow, hope and profound humanity. The concert is a voyage of original compositions inspired in Mistral’s poetry, weaving past, present and future.
?Each concert of the series will be open to the public and FREE for all attendees:
✔️Bloomington: Thursday, September 19th 8 p.m
Auer Hall, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington (200 S Jordan Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405)
✔️North Manchester: Tuesday, Sept. 24th
7 p.m.
North Manchester High School (1 squire Dr, N Manchester, IN 46962)
✔️Fort Wayne: Saturday, September 28th 6:30 p.m.
Rhinehart Music Center, 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
✨About the Musicians✨
Luis (“Kike”) Galdames is a Chilean musician, author, composer, multi-instrumentalist and educator. He is acclaimed nationally and globally for his work, which is influenced by Latin American rhythms, melodies, and poetry, establishing him as a prominent figure in Latin American fusion music. Galdames plays the Andean wind instruments, Quena, Sicura,and zampoña, as well as the Soprano, Saxophone, Guitar and Didjiridoo. He has performed in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, San Salvador, Mexico, USA, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Australia and China… and now, in 2024, in our corner of the world!
Claudio Gonzalez, one of Chile’s finest pianists, will be an accompanying musician showcasing his talents as versatile multi-instrumentalist who will also be playing cajon peruano and bongos. Gonzalez is an experienced musical producer and arranger who has performed national and international tours.
?Bridging Worlds, Inc. is a Fort Wayne, Indiana based 501(c)3 nonprofit, whose mission is to enrich and connect the lives of both artists and residents in Indiana and beyond, with cultures from around the globe. By bringing together musical traditions and performances we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich tapestry of global cultures. Through these enriching experiences, we hope to build bridges of empathy and curiosity, inspiring a more aware, connected and unified community.
? If you or your organization has been inspired by our programming and would like to become a partner or support future programming, please contact [email protected].
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About: A family friendly international concert series coming to three cities in the state of Indiana in September 2024.
Ticket Price: Free and open to the public. No RSVP is required; seating is first-come, first-served.
Learn more and register at www.bridgingworldsinc.com

Where is it happening?

Purdue Fort Wayne Rhinehart Recital Hall, 2601 Dean Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, United States,Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Host or Publisher Bridging Worlds

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