Please Note: This event has changed to virtual only. This concert documentary will dive into the lives of Switzerland-born harmonica player Grégoire Maret and Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda to learn what inspired their musical careers, collaborations, and the unique style they bring to their instruments. About Edmar Castañeda (Colombia): Since arriving in the United States […]
Two masters of their instruments, Switzerland-born harmonica player Grégorie Maret and Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda unite for an unprecedented collaboration of traditional Brazilian songs as they take audiences across Latin America. About Edmar Castañeda (Colombia): Since arriving in the United States in 1994, Colombian-born harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda has forged his own distinctive path in music. He brings not only an unfamiliar instrument but a wholly original voice to jazz, branching out into a world of different styles and genres...
The 7th annual International Music Festival will shift virtually this year, transforming into one day-long summit exploring the state of the arts and future of performing arts!
From noon to 5PM CST, we will bring a mixture of live-panel discussions from prominent artists/arts leaders as well as high-quality performances from MBAW’s illustrious past program and festival artists.
The season finale celebrates the achievements of our three educational programs – Kids to Concerts, Musical Sprouts and Gurwitz Group Ambassadors – and their impact on children as they journeyed to Russia, Japan, Spain and San Antonio’s Sister Cities around the globe. The concert also features highlights from this season's virtual performances.
The season finale celebrates the achievements of our three educational programs – Kids to Concerts, Musical Sprouts and Gurwitz Group Ambassadors – and their impact on children as they journeyed to Russia, Japan, Spain and San Antonio’s Sister Cities around the globe. The concert also features highlights from this season's virtual performances.
Sam Reider and the Human Hands bring irresistible melodies and fiery improvisation to a mashup of Reider’s own creation, blending contemporary composition techniques with American jazz, folk, and pop tunes from around the globe.
The Miró Quartet, one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, performs Haydn’s incredible “The Lark” as well as jazz legend Wynton Marsalis’s “Meeelan” with bassoonist Kristin Wolfe Jensen, professor of Bassoon at UT Austin’s Butler School of Music.
Virtuoso concert pianists Yaron Kohlberg of Israel and Bishara Haroni of Palestine make up the two halves of Duo Amal. Their name “Amal” means “Hope” in Arabic, reflecting their belief that music can overcome different backgrounds and cultural boundaries.
Children and families are invited to this outdoor event with music, dance, and interactive activities representing different international cultures, including Spanish flamenco, American jazz, Mexican mariachi, Indian dance, and European renaissance.
Musical masterpieces of Medieval and Renaissance fill the springtime air with The Austin Troubadours!