Carnegie Hall Presents

Around the Globe

From Peru to Spain, Greece, and the farthest reaches of the Silk Road, some of the world’s most captivating artists converge on the stages of Carnegie Hall.This diverse series features a celebratory anniversary concert of multicultural commissions with Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble, as well as spirited performances by Peruvian songstress  and “Queen of landó” Eva Ayllón, contemporary Greek rebetiko singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki, and Andalusian cantoraEstrella Morente.

Series Events

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | 8 PM
Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Yo-Yo Ma, Cello
  • The Silk Road Ensemble

Program

Formed under the artistic direction of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, The Silk Road Ensemble is a collective of distinguished performers and composers from more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas who are dedicated to celebrating diverse musical traditions and developing a new multicultural repertoire. In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the innovative group returns to Carnegie Hall with a program of previous commissions and new works by Gabriela Lena Frank, Vijay Iyer, John Zorn, and Dmitri Yanov-Yanovsky.
Saturday, October 26, 2013 | 8 PM
Eva Ayllón
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Eva Ayllón

Program

Eva Ayllón is one of Peru’s most legendary stars with a voice that embodies the spirit of a nation. Known for her larger-than-life stage personality and fearsome dance chops, the “Queen of landó” (a traditional Afro-Peruvian musical form) infuses her music with colorful sounds from the coastal plains of Lima, as well as her country’s indigenous, African, and Spanish musical heritage. The resulting style is a powerful sound with call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms with sweet, melancholic melodies.
"Ritmo, Color, y Sabor"
Eva Ayllón
Trauni Music
Saturday, February 1, 2014 | 8 PM
Eleftheria Arvanitaki
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Eleftheria Arvanitaki

Program

One of today’s most talented Greek singers, Eleftheria Arvanitaki has a unique gift for both rebetiko (a genre of folk music popular with refugees from Asia Minor in the early 20th century) and contemporary Greek music. With the distinct ability to bring together disparate music styles, her voice has a clarity and emotional depth that registers with anyone who hears it.
"The Bodies and the Knives"
Eleftheria Arvanitaki
Real World Records
Saturday, March 8, 2014 | 7:30 PM
Estrella Morente
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Estrella Morente

Program

Cantora Estrella Morente has dazzled audiences and critics alike with her compelling performances of flamenco and popular Spanish songs. Heiress to one of Spain’s greatest musical dynasties, she is a passionate new voice in flamenco that brings a fresh approach to the Andalusian tradition. Hailed as “a new force to be reckoned with” by London’s Daily Mail, “Estrella breathes fresh life into one of Spain's proudest musical customs.”
"Cancion de los Pastores"
Estrella Morente
EMI Music Spain

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