Signature Series: A New World with Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar

Name: Signature Series: A New World with Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar
Start: 2025-10-10T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

Schedule

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts | Annapolis, MD

A New World
Márquez Guitar Concerto with Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar
Friday, October 10, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
7:30 PM at Maryland Hall
Reinaldo Moya Polo Romanesco
Arturo Márquez Guitar Concerto, “Místico y Profano,” Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar
Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World”
Internationally renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to share his passion for classical guitar with his fellow countryman, Maestro José-Luis Novo. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of two Spanish-born artists in one unforgettable evening. Contemporary Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s new guitar concerto, written specifically for Sainz-Villegas himself and subtitled “Mystical and Profane,” is a virtuosic and emotional work that won’t disappoint.
The program opens with Venezuelan-American composer Reinaldo Moya’s Polo Romanesco, a contemporary reflection on heritage and innovation, setting the stage for one of classical music’s most beloved symphonies: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. Inspired by African American spirituals and Indigenous melodies, Dvořák’s masterpiece captures the boundless spirit of discovery and cultural exchange, inspired by the Czech composer’s visit to America. From its soaring melodies to its poignant longing, the “New World” Symphony stands as a testament to music’s power to transcend borders and generations.