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
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • The Silk Road Ensemble
  • Yo-Yo Ma, Artistic Director

Program

  • ZORN Suite from Book of Angels (NY Premiere)
  • ANGEL LAM Empty Mountain, Spirit Rain
  • VIJAY IYER Playlist for an Extreme Occasion (NY Premiere)
  • GIOVANNI SOLLIMA The Taranta Project
  • JIA DAQUN The Prospect of Colored Desert
  • DAVID BRUCE Cut the Rug (NY Premiere)
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 who 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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