Astoria Music Project Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm
Join AMP and friends for a free performance of classical music from Latin American and Hispanic composers, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Works by Astor Piazzolla (Argentina), Ignacio Cervantes (Cuba), Julio Alberto Hernández (Dominican Republic), Orejón y Aparicio (Perú), Mauricio Murcia (Colombia) and more. This event is made possible in part by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Featuring:
Maria Brea, Soprano
Linda Collazo, Mezzo-Soprano
David Valbuena, Clarinet
Kika Wright, Bassoon
Pablo Zinger, Piano
Through her various roles as a teaching artist, performer, composer and activist, Beata Moon has been able to fulfill her wish to work with people of all ages and backgrounds. She believes that going beyond the listening experience, engaging in the actual composition and creation of music is an invigorating way to process life’s varied experiences while striving towards social change.
Photo: Douglas Gorenstein
