HERNÁNDEZ: Lamento Borincano - from ¡HISPANIA! – Sophia Burgos & Apollo’s Fire, LIVE in Chicago

Rafael Hernández Marín (1892-1965) Lamento Borincano Sophia Burgos, soprano APOLLO’S FIRE Jeannette Sorrell, Artistic Director LIVE at the Music Institute of Chicago March 24, 2024 Excerpt from the concert, ¡HISPANIA! – A Voyage from Spain to the Americas, designed and directed by Jeannette Sorrell. A troupe of 16 international artists sets out on a vibrant musical journey from 16th-c. Spain to baroque Latin America. Music of Spanish composers Diego Ortiz, Gaspar Sanz, and Santiago de Murcia blends virtuosity with lively dance rhythms. Crossing the Atlantic, we encounter Mexican and Peruvian influences. Apollo’s Fire musicians on strings, plucked instruments, and percussion join with acclaimed Puerto Rican soprano Sophia Burgos and flamenco guitarist Jeremías García. To watch the complete program, visit: View the Program Book and program notes: . ----- Audio Producer & Editor: Erica Brenner Recording Engineer, Mixing - Dan Nichols, Aphorism Productions Video editing: 24/7 Productions