09 Dec
Serenata Latina
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall 
Time: 7.30 p.m.


The Orion Orchestra presents a vibrant concert of Latin-American and Latin- influenced music and dance, stretching from Mexican song and Argentian Tango to American music influenced by Latin rhythm. Toby Purser conducts the dynamic Orion Orchestra, and soloists star internationally acclaimed Argentian dancer Raquel Greenberg, Mexican tenor Jesus Leon, and English violinist Lizzie Ball.


Mexico has a very special place in this concert since Jesus León, the incredible Mexican Tenor, is flying over to the UK especially for us, singing several Mexican-written pieces such as Besame Mucho by Consuelo Velázquez and Granada by Agustin Lara, as well as more songs by Ponce and Freire. The orchestra is also performing the Danzón No.2 by Marquez - one of the most exciting pieces in all Latin-Amercian orchestral music!

Programme includes:
Gershwin- Cuban Overture
Piazzola – Libertango, Oblivion Tango
Ponce – Estrellita, La Pajarera
Lara – Granada
Gardel - Por Una Cabeza, 
Velasquez - Besame Mucho
Berstein - Mambo from West Side Story

Performers:
Jesus Leon - Tenor
Lizzie Ball - violin, and her band 
Raquel Greenberg - dancer 
Toby Purser - conductor
Orion Orchestra

The programme includes some of the most famous composers from Latin-America, including –

• Piazzola, Gardel, Ponce, Lara, and Marquez 
  

And American composers profoundly influenced by Latin-America- 

• Bernstein, Gershwin
  

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HOW TO BOOK!

Tickets £32, £26, £19, £12
Premium Seats £50 (Limited availability. Members of the MexCC have preference, contact Ale Perez for more information [email protected])

Box Office: 0844 847 9910
Or click here to book online
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
www.orionorchestra.org.uk