Latin American and Chinese Musical Landscapes

This concert, featuring guitarist Dr. José Maldonado and pianist Dr. Weiwei Zhai, will showcase a blend of Latin American and Chinese compositions, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of both artists. The program includes solo and duo works by esteemed composers such as Manuel Maria Ponce (Mexico), Ernesto Cordero (Puerto Rico), Alonso Torres Matarrita (Costa Rica), and Jianzhong Wang (China), alongside traditional Chinese songs arranged for guitar and piano duo.

Program

Manuel María Ponce (1882 - 1948)
Preludio para guitarra y clavecín
Weiwei Zhai, piano & José Maldonado, guitar
Ernesto Cordero (b. 1946)
Cinco Preludios
José Maldonado, guitar
Allegro Moderato, Concierto Evocativo
Weiwei Zhai, piano & José Maldonado, guitar
Jianzhong Wang (1933 - 2016)
Liuyang River
Weiwei Zhai, piano
Song of the Yue Boatman
Ancient Chinese Song - Arr. Weiwei Zhai & José Maldonado
Weiwei Zhai, piano & José Maldonado, guitar
Alonso Torres Matarrita
Recordando un Bolero, Concierto de los Litorales
Weiwei Zhai, piano & José Maldonado, guitar

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