Arts & Culture

The April 26 concert celebrates the rich musical contributions of world-renowned Cuban conductor/composer Guido López-Gavilán, with performances by his two sons Ilmar (violin) and Aldo (piano) alongside mezzo-soprano Anna Tonna, pianist Cristina Altamura, percussionists David Degge and Adam Sliwinski (Sō Percussion), and Os Ensemble, led by Raquel Klein.

Come see the award-winning documentary on the life and work of Brazilian concert pianist Nelson Freire, who will attend the screening.

The Americas Society exhibition depicts how, over the course of a century of rapid urban growth, sociopolitical upheavals and cultural transitions reshaped the architectural landscapes of major cities in Latin America.

New York New Music Ensemble returns to Music of the Americas with a program featuring new music from Brazil, including three world premieres.

In their new release Tango Fado Duo (Sorel Classics), guitarist Pedro H. da Silva and bandoneonist Daniel Binelli explore the relationship between the sensuality of Argentine tango and the passion of Portuguese fado, interweaving the traditional sounds of their respective instruments.

The String Orchestra of New York City, a dynamic and conductorless ensemble, presents "Mind the Gap," featuring the world premiere of Bridges by Cuban composer Keyla Orozco for string orchestra and rumba tap dancer Max Pollak. 

Gabriela Rangel, director of Visual Arts at Americas Society, leads a guided tour highlighting key artworks and ephemera from the exhibition, as well as stories about the artist’s community and network in Brazil.