NOW in the Library

Friday, December 20, 4:30 PM

45 min


Saturday, December 21, 3:30 PM

45 min


New Orchestra of Washington invites you to La Música De Las Américas, a festive and heartwarming concert designed for the entire family! This December, we will take you on a musical journey across the Americas—featuring lively, familiar, and warm melodies from North, Central, and South America, curated and conducted by Ahmed Alabaca. Whether you are gearing up for the holidays or simply looking for an enriching family outing, this concert is the perfect way to celebrate together. Come experience the warmth and magic of music during this special time of year!


Program

JOSE ELIZONDO (b. 1972) Estampas Mexicanas

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990) Hoedown

ELIZONDO Danzas Latino Americanas

AHMED ALABACA (b. 1984) Storytime Medley

JUAN BAUTISTA PLAZA (1898-1865) Venezuela & Fuga Criolla

JOHN WILLIAMS (b. 1932) Somewhere in My Memory from Home Alone

Holiday Medley

  • “Let It Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow"

  • “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”

  • “Oh Holy Night”

  • “Villancico Yaucano”

  • “Sleigh Ride”


Featuring Artists

Ahmed Alabaca
Conductor

Robin Fay Massie
Viola