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Young musical spirit is invading Altos de Chavón during this Festival de Primavera! This Sunday May 26th, the Dominican Winds Orchestra will for the first time perform in the main plaza of Altos de Chavon, starting at 7:30 pm.
The Dominican Wind Orchestra is a symphony band composed of 55 instrumentalists of the highest musical level, selected through a national competition, with an average age of between 12 and 25 years old. Each group lasts for 2 years, after which general auditions are held again.
The 55 young talented wind musicians of the Dominican Wind Orchestra will bring the Festival de Primavera 2013 to a spectacular close with a marvellous program of 12 pieces including “Conga del Fuego” by Arturo Márquez, “Santo Domingo” by Ñico Lora and “Leña” by Luis Alberti.
The aim of the Dominican Wind Orchestra is to be a space for the development of musical creativity achieving continuous training of its members, promoting understanding and appreciation of different musical manifestations as part of the integral formation of young musicians.
The Festival de Primavera, which started last night has been organised by Casa de Campo with the Dominican Ministry of Culture, the festivities continue all weekend, with the the National Symphonic Orchestra conducted by the great José Antonio Molina TONIGHT (Friday) as well as the ENDANZA dance performance TOMORROW (Saturday) – both at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater.
As with all activities of the Festival de Primavera, the Dominican Wind Orchestra concert is completely free – complimentary tickets are available at the Casa de Campo Villa Owners Club.
“Dominican Wind Orchestra: Concert”
When:Sunday the 24th of May, 7:30pm
Where: Main plaza in Altos de Chavón, Casa de Campo
Cost: Complimentary
Tickets: Complimentary tickets are now available at the Casa de Campo Villa Owners Club (809) 523-8077
The following is the complete program for the Dominican Wind Orchestra concert at Altos de Chavón main plaza, this Sunday 26th of May:
Program:
1. Conga del Fuego ………………….…. Arturo Márquez
2. Inglesina …………………………….. Davide Delle Cese
3. Instant Concert ……………………….. Harold L.
4. Divertimento para Clarinete ……….. Antonio Carlo Ferreira
5. Arabesque …………………………….. Samuel R. Hazo
6. Caña Brava ……………………………. Toño Abreu
7. Por Amor ………………………………. Rafael Solano
8. Fiesta Tropical ………………………. Victo López
9. Santo Domingo ……………………… Ñico Lora
10. Papa Boco ……………………………. Manuel Sánchez Acosta
11. Por Guayacanal ……………………… Ramón Madora
12. Leña …………………………………… Luis Alberti
Festival de Primavera: May 23rd – 26th
The schedule of the Spring Festival 2013 is as follows:
The Dominican Arts and Crafts Fair will be open on Thursday the 23rd of May from 3pm to 7pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 24th, 25th and 26th of May from 10am to 7pm.
Friday May 24th, 2013
Concert with the National Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Maestro José Antonio Molina
When: 8pm
Where: The Altos de Chavón amphitheaterSaturday May 25th, 2013
Ballet Gala with the National School of Dance (ENDANZA)
When: 8pm
Where: The Altos de Chavón amphitheaterSunday May 26th, 2013
Concert with the Dominican Wind Orchestra
When: 7:30pm
Where: Main plaza, Altos de Chavón*** ALL activities and performances are completely free of charge.
Contact:
• Casa de Campo concierge (809) 523-3333 ext.3165
• the Altos de Chavón amphitheater (809) 523-2097
• Casa de Campo Villa Owners Club (809) 523-8077
