Torrente Manisero Fantasy, Handel and French Art Songs
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon with Pablo Cano live in person! Dive into the vibrant rhythms of El Manisero and let the music move you. Don't miss out on a chance to experience Pablo Cano's unique flair up close with a string quintet. Grab your friends and come enjoy an event full of energy and fun!
Born in Cuba, Al Torrente came to this country at age eleven and grew up in Miami, playing guitar and trumpet in bands. After graduating from the University of Miami with a Theory and Composition degree, Mr. Torrente taught Composition and Arranging at the Berklee School of Music. He received a Master’s degree in Jazz Composition from the Manhattan School of Music. Al was inspired by “El manisero”, known in English as “The Peanut Vendor”, a Cuban son-pregón (street vendor’s cry) composed by Moisés Simons. His “Fantasy” is for string quintet with 2 cellos and even includes a samba whistle.
Pablo Cano is a Miami performance artist born in Havana, Cuba. He is known for his enchanting marionettes created from found objects and debris. Influenced by artists such as Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso, as well as art movements like Magic Realism, Dada and Surrealism, he creates a dream-like world where inanimate objects spring to life.