Second weekend of CANCIONES FOR GENERATIONS and the audiences are going WILD!
- Learn which brand of marinated jalepenos are the best!
- Get the inside scoop on coconuts!
- Find out how Leticia maintains her pronunciation!
Last show tonight, hope to see you there!
¡ Ahorale pues!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
What A Beginning!
"Cancíones For Generations" has begun and the audience response has been tremendous! Laughter, great music, family tales that leave you wishing for more; it is all there waiting for those who arrive.
The venue, Zavala Elementary School, is in itself an experience to savor. Built in 1936 to provide schooling to the Mexican American community, the 200 seat mini-theatre is a "find" for theatre lovers.
With only one weekend left, we encourage all to get tickets pronto! This unique show appeals to all ages and in the tradition of musicals of yesteryear, leaves you with hope and inspiration.
Get tickets while you can!
Those of you who have seen the show, feel free to write us at pe4u@sbcglobal.net and we will post it for you! ¡Gracías y vamos al show!
The venue, Zavala Elementary School, is in itself an experience to savor. Built in 1936 to provide schooling to the Mexican American community, the 200 seat mini-theatre is a "find" for theatre lovers.
With only one weekend left, we encourage all to get tickets pronto! This unique show appeals to all ages and in the tradition of musicals of yesteryear, leaves you with hope and inspiration.
Get tickets while you can!
Those of you who have seen the show, feel free to write us at pe4u@sbcglobal.net and we will post it for you! ¡Gracías y vamos al show!
Saturday, May 19, 2007
PE Performing Plus!
Performance Encounters performed at the announcement of the Latino/Latina Oral History World War II project’s new website last weekend. You may have been reading about this group in the news over the past several months.
They have been primarily responsible for holding Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker, accountable to include the history of the Latinos/Latinas in his new documentary of World War II to arrive this fall. The World War II History Project, held at the University of Texas, has interviews of over 500 World War II veterans across the country. Their stories and histories are rich and moving.
We had the honor of meeting several of these veterans, now in their eighties, who knew well the music that PE performed during the evening and will be presenting at “Canciones For Generacions,” our concert this fall. Many expressed a heartfelt connection to the songs whose melodies and words express sentiments of love and beauty that are timeless.
And now a note, no pun intended, on another composer whose songs will be featured on “Canciones For Generation,” this fall.
Armando Manzanero (born in Mérida, México on December 7, 1935) is a Latin American musician and composer, widely considered the premiere Mexican romantic composer of the postwar era.
At the age of eight he was introduced into the world of music in the Escuela de Bellas Artes (School of High Arts) of his native city, later furthering his musical studies in Mexico City. In 1950, at the age of fifteen, he composed his first melody titled Nunca en el Mundo (Never in the World), of which twenty-one versions in different languages have been recorded to date.[2] The following year he began his professional career as a pianist.
In 1957 he was signed as musical director by the Mexican branch of CBS International and as Musical Promoter for EMI, [3] becoming the next year the pianist of Latin American artists such as Pedro Vargas, Lucho Gatica and Raphael. [4]
In 1959, an executive of RCA Victor urged him to record his first album of love songs, which he named Mi Primera Grabacion (My First Record).[5]
In 1965 he won the first place of the Festival de la Cancion (Song Festival) in Miami with the song Cuando Estoy Contigo (When I'm With You). [6]
In 1970, his song Somos Novios was translated into English by Sid Wayne, composer for Elvis Presley. The English version "It's Impossible" was performed by Perry Como and was nominated for a Grammy
His work has been performed by singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Elvis Presley, Frank Pourcel, Paul Muriat, Ray Conniff, Manoella Torres, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Raphael, José José, Andrea Bocelli, Christina Aguilera, Luis Miguel, Cristian Castro, Il Divo, and accompanied the piano of Raúl di Blasio.
During his lifetime, Armando Manzanero has composed more than four hundred songs, fifty of which have given him international fame. He has participated in numerous radio and television shows, has recorded more than thirty albums and composed the musical scores of several movies. (Taken from Wikepedia.org)
Email dancedoc@sbcglobal.com with blog response and we will post it for you!
They have been primarily responsible for holding Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker, accountable to include the history of the Latinos/Latinas in his new documentary of World War II to arrive this fall. The World War II History Project, held at the University of Texas, has interviews of over 500 World War II veterans across the country. Their stories and histories are rich and moving.
We had the honor of meeting several of these veterans, now in their eighties, who knew well the music that PE performed during the evening and will be presenting at “Canciones For Generacions,” our concert this fall. Many expressed a heartfelt connection to the songs whose melodies and words express sentiments of love and beauty that are timeless.
And now a note, no pun intended, on another composer whose songs will be featured on “Canciones For Generation,” this fall.
Armando Manzanero (born in Mérida, México on December 7, 1935) is a Latin American musician and composer, widely considered the premiere Mexican romantic composer of the postwar era.
At the age of eight he was introduced into the world of music in the Escuela de Bellas Artes (School of High Arts) of his native city, later furthering his musical studies in Mexico City. In 1950, at the age of fifteen, he composed his first melody titled Nunca en el Mundo (Never in the World), of which twenty-one versions in different languages have been recorded to date.[2] The following year he began his professional career as a pianist.
In 1957 he was signed as musical director by the Mexican branch of CBS International and as Musical Promoter for EMI, [3] becoming the next year the pianist of Latin American artists such as Pedro Vargas, Lucho Gatica and Raphael. [4]
In 1959, an executive of RCA Victor urged him to record his first album of love songs, which he named Mi Primera Grabacion (My First Record).[5]
In 1965 he won the first place of the Festival de la Cancion (Song Festival) in Miami with the song Cuando Estoy Contigo (When I'm With You). [6]
In 1970, his song Somos Novios was translated into English by Sid Wayne, composer for Elvis Presley. The English version "It's Impossible" was performed by Perry Como and was nominated for a Grammy
His work has been performed by singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Elvis Presley, Frank Pourcel, Paul Muriat, Ray Conniff, Manoella Torres, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Raphael, José José, Andrea Bocelli, Christina Aguilera, Luis Miguel, Cristian Castro, Il Divo, and accompanied the piano of Raúl di Blasio.
During his lifetime, Armando Manzanero has composed more than four hundred songs, fifty of which have given him international fame. He has participated in numerous radio and television shows, has recorded more than thirty albums and composed the musical scores of several movies. (Taken from Wikepedia.org)
Email dancedoc@sbcglobal.com with blog response and we will post it for you!
Friday, March 23, 2007
March 23, 2007
A beautiful Texas evening unfolded on Monday night. Performance Encounters had its very first “Spring Fling.” Family, friends and newcomers came together with wonderful music, food and atmosphere in ways that left everyone feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Carrie Rodriguez, our special guest, played fiddle with her cousin Jake and the whole yard was toe tapping and grinning. Leticia Rodriguez, Eric Callistri and Gerard Villanueva played classic boleros that pierced the heart and were deep and soulful.
As promised, here is a word on one of the composers of the classic bolero, “Sabor A Mi,” by Alvaro Carillo.
Alvaro Carrillo (1919-1969) - Composer
Genaro Alvaro Carrillo Morales, was born on December 2, 1919, in San Juan Cacahuatepec, Jamiltepec district, State of Oaxaca, at Melchor Ocampo Street No. 1, de la Cruz neighbourhood. His parents were Francisco José Maria Carrillo Jimenez, and Candelaria Morales, a mulatto from Juchitan, Guerrero, who died when Alvaro was very young.
In Chapingo, Alvaro dedicated his free time to song writing. These songs belonged to that period: "Luz de Luna" (Moonlight), "Magnolia," "Eso" (That), "Azul" (Blue), "Mañanita" (Little Morning), "Flores del corazon" (Flowers of the Heart), "Orgullo" (Pride), "Matematicamente" (Mathematically) and others"
Among his most famous compositions are "El andariego" (The Traveller), "Pinotepa", "Amor mio" (My love), interpreted by famous artists of the period, such as Luis Gatica, Los Santos, Los Panchos and many others.
Alvaro Carrillo died in a tragic accident on April 3, 1969, on the Mexico-Acapulco highway.
Taken from Oaxaca’s Tourist Guide on the Web
A beautiful Texas evening unfolded on Monday night. Performance Encounters had its very first “Spring Fling.” Family, friends and newcomers came together with wonderful music, food and atmosphere in ways that left everyone feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Carrie Rodriguez, our special guest, played fiddle with her cousin Jake and the whole yard was toe tapping and grinning. Leticia Rodriguez, Eric Callistri and Gerard Villanueva played classic boleros that pierced the heart and were deep and soulful.
As promised, here is a word on one of the composers of the classic bolero, “Sabor A Mi,” by Alvaro Carillo.
Alvaro Carrillo (1919-1969) - Composer
Genaro Alvaro Carrillo Morales, was born on December 2, 1919, in San Juan Cacahuatepec, Jamiltepec district, State of Oaxaca, at Melchor Ocampo Street No. 1, de la Cruz neighbourhood. His parents were Francisco José Maria Carrillo Jimenez, and Candelaria Morales, a mulatto from Juchitan, Guerrero, who died when Alvaro was very young.
In Chapingo, Alvaro dedicated his free time to song writing. These songs belonged to that period: "Luz de Luna" (Moonlight), "Magnolia," "Eso" (That), "Azul" (Blue), "Mañanita" (Little Morning), "Flores del corazon" (Flowers of the Heart), "Orgullo" (Pride), "Matematicamente" (Mathematically) and others"
Among his most famous compositions are "El andariego" (The Traveller), "Pinotepa", "Amor mio" (My love), interpreted by famous artists of the period, such as Luis Gatica, Los Santos, Los Panchos and many others.
Alvaro Carrillo died in a tragic accident on April 3, 1969, on the Mexico-Acapulco highway.
Taken from Oaxaca’s Tourist Guide on the Web
Friday, March 2, 2007
Welcome!
WELCOME each and all. We gratefully announce the launching of Performance Encounters website!
On this BLOG site, PE will have periodic information and discussions related to community and international arts, philosophy and social issues. It will also give updates on our upcoming show, Canciones for Generations of which we hope you can all take part.
We also want your voice, your opinions. Group participation has always been a key to the opening of greater visions. Look at Wikipedia; right? It can also lead to long hours of heated discussions, which I love or dislike intensely (when I haven’t had my nap). We look forward to seeing what develops.
It’s a great week to launch. Speaking of noteworthy national events, here is what some Academy Award winners had to say:
“It is possible, it is possible, for a kid from East Texas” to make it big. – Forest Whitaker, Best Actor Award for “The Last King of Scotland”
“Can you double-check the envelope?” – Martin Scorsese, Best Director Award for “The Departed.” Many think he should have won this award 30 years ago.
“It’s a moral issue, not a political issue.” – Al Gore, on movie winning Best Documentary Award, “An Inconvenient Truth.”
Notes from Leticia Rodriguez
Artistic Director of PE
- What if each moment was an act of prayer and each prayer a moment in which to act?
On this BLOG site, PE will have periodic information and discussions related to community and international arts, philosophy and social issues. It will also give updates on our upcoming show, Canciones for Generations of which we hope you can all take part.
We also want your voice, your opinions. Group participation has always been a key to the opening of greater visions. Look at Wikipedia; right? It can also lead to long hours of heated discussions, which I love or dislike intensely (when I haven’t had my nap). We look forward to seeing what develops.
It’s a great week to launch. Speaking of noteworthy national events, here is what some Academy Award winners had to say:
“It is possible, it is possible, for a kid from East Texas” to make it big. – Forest Whitaker, Best Actor Award for “The Last King of Scotland”
“Can you double-check the envelope?” – Martin Scorsese, Best Director Award for “The Departed.” Many think he should have won this award 30 years ago.
“It’s a moral issue, not a political issue.” – Al Gore, on movie winning Best Documentary Award, “An Inconvenient Truth.”
Notes from Leticia Rodriguez
Artistic Director of PE
- What if each moment was an act of prayer and each prayer a moment in which to act?
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