“Not only do the members of this ensemble play with a rapport that verges on telepathic, but they investigate a repertoire of which most other such groups evidently are ignorant.” (The Pittsburgh Press) Cuarteto Latinoamericano’s adventurous program delves into Mexico’s cultural heritage by showcasing the intersections between painting and music. Of creating music which is based on folk music from Mexico, Ponce once said, “I consider it the duty of every Mexican composer to ennoble his country’s music by giving it artistic form, attiring it in the garb of polyphony, and lovingly conserving the popular music that is the expression of the country’s soul.” Benjamin Juárez Echenique is both a music conductor and scholar with over four decades of experience in the arts. Most recently he worked as General Director of Mexico’s National Arts Center, Centro Nacional de las Artes CENART and was a senior member of Mexico’s Civil Service in the cultural sector. Enjoy commentary by Benjamin Juárez Echenique to learn about the thematic and ideological relations between artists such as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo as you listen to masterpieces from great Latino composers. TICKETS: $40; Students $10; Youth tickets are free with the purchase of an adult ticket!