Mexamorphosis
Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m.
Mexamorphosis is a unique project that incorporates traditional musical styles and diverse instrumentation from various cultures. It encompasses elements such as improvisation, re-interpretation of old works, original arrangements, and new compositions. Founded and led by Mexican mezzo-soprano and artistic director Guadalupe Peraza, Mexamorphosis is a celebration of musical diversity.
Featuring
Guadalupe Peraza, artistic director/mezzo-soprano
Jae Lee, harpsichord
Camil M. Rioux, jarana, voice, violin, percussion
Swaminathan Selvaganesh, kanjira, konnakol
Juan Carlos Marín, harp, voice, requinto
Clockwise from top left, Peraza, Selvaganesh, Lee, Marín, and Rioux
Program
Second Livre de pièces de clavecin, Sixième Ordre: Les Barricades Mystérieuses, François Couperin (1668–1733)
El Buscapiés, Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho from Veracruz
Così mi disprezzate (Aria di passacaglia), Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643)
Las Poblanas, Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho from Veracruz
Traditional South Indian Improv by Swaminathan Selvaganesh
Toro Zacamandú, Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho from Veracruz
Accenti queruli, Giovanni Felice Sances (ca. 1600 – 1679)
Aguanieve, Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho from Veracruz
La Folía: Yo soy la locura – Henri de Bailly (d. 1637)
L'Eraclito amoroso, Barbara Strozzi (1619 – 1677)
La lloroncita – Traditional Son Jarocho
Sorge l'irato nembo from Orlando Furioso, Antonio Vivaldi (1678 – 1741)
Siquisiri, Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho from Veracruz