Music of Enriquez, Galindo, and Revueltas

Our journey surveying the classical music from international cultures made a stop in Mexico last week. Pieces for violin and piano from three 20th century Mexican composers -- some of the most contemporary music being performed at RH this season -- were presented alongside more traditional culinary fare, including wonderful cookies from Panaderia Nuevo Leon at 1634 W 18th St. This concert was presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico, and we were thrilled to be able to offer this wonderful concert to our friends in the Mexican and Latino communities here in Chicago.


In rehearsal, some of the music was so fast that the hands of pianist May Phang and violinist Bernard Zinck were practically a blur. I can assure you that they didn't slow down for the actual performance later in the afternoon!


Crescencio (top) came with his family, including son Tzoalli, to explore music of their heritage. His wife had read about the concert in the Chicago Reader.


Pamela (left) and Angela had not met until they sat for this picture! Pamela is from Chicago, found out about RH from the newspaper, and enjoys music of different cultures. Angela is visiting from out-of-town and found out about the concert through Silk Road Chicago.


Dan (left) and Jean are visiting Chicago from California and were brought by a friend who is a long-time RH supporter -- so long that she can't even remember how she first found out about the concerts!


Angelica (left) was lured by the program featuring Mexican composers -- she is familiar with Revueltas' compositions. She brought Carlos with her to share the music.


Violinist Bernard Zinck and pianist May Phang (foreground) chat with admirers after the concert. One of the great things about RH is that you can chat with the musicians both before and after the concert to learn more about their perspective of the music.