Variaciones: Music from Argentina and Brazil
Schedule
Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton | West Newton, MA
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Join us for a special benefit concert celebrating the vibrant musical traditions of Argentina and Brazil, performed by Orchestra Without Borders in collaboration with award-winning Grooversity Percussion.The program explores the rich legacy of Chiquinha Gonzaga, alongside works by Alberto Williams, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Clarice Assad, highlighting the diverse rhythms and influences of Latin American classical music.
Soprano Hannah Shanefield returns as featured soloist, performing Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, one of Villa-Lobos’s most beloved works.
The event will also feature a sale of artwork from Zambia collected by Communities Without Borders founder, Dick Bail.
All proceeds benefit Communities Without Borders, which supports education for at-risk children in Zambia.
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Where is it happening?
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465-2002, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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