Chicago A Cappella Presents ‘Fiesta Coral Mexicana’

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Chicago a cappella, heralded as “the city’s liveliest, most versatile vocal ensemble,” (Chicago Tribune) celebrates the colorful and dynamic music of Mexico at Fiesta Coral Mexicana, a vibrant concert at the National Museum of Mexican Art and three suburban venues. The acclaimed ensemble, prepared by guest music director Benjamin Rivera, will sing Baroque masterworks from Puebla Cathedral, traditional folk music, luminous contemporary works, and popular favorites like “La Bikina” and “Besame Mucho.” This dazzling concert will shine a light on a spectacularly varied and brilliant musical world. Fiesta Coral Mexicana will take place Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, 3:00 PM, at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL; Saturday, Feb. 15, 8:00 PM, at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street in Chicago; Friday, Feb. 21, 8:00 PM, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL; and Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3:00 PM at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park, IL. For tickets and more information visit chicagoacappella.org or call (773) 281-7820.

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