Musical Arts Society Presents: Antonio Galera

Join us for a musical afternoon presented by the Branford Musical Arts Society, featuring pianist Antonio Galera, who will be performing Hispanic classical music. Funded by the DARO Foundation.

The richness of Hispanic classical music lies in its deep integration of folklore, guitar, and flamenco, creating a unique language that merges the popular with the academic. Composers such as Falla and Albéniz in Spain, and Ginastera in Argentina, drew inspiration from popular dances and songs, incorporating techniques like tremolos and strumming in their piano compositions to evoke the distinctive sound of the guitar. For Falla and Albéniz, the cante jondo and flamenco styles, with their rhythmic and emotional depth, also influenced their works, adding an expressive intensity and a distinctive cultural identity that enriched classical music and inspired contemporaries like Debussy. This influence continues to resonate in new repertoire, where echoes of these traditions remain present.

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.