University of St. Joseph presents Romance de la Guitarra

Where: University of Saint Joseph (formerly Saint Joseph College) · Hoffman Auditorium

1678 Asylum Avenue · West Hartford

When: Saturday February 9, 2013, 8pm

Tickets: Connecticut Guitar Society (860) 249-1132 or online at www.ctguitar.org

 

Experience the exhilarating rhythms and beautiful melodies of Spain and Latin America at Romance de la Guitarra! Now in its ninth year, Romance de la Guitarra has become a Valentine's tradition for hundreds of music lovers. Acclaimed guitarist Daniel Salazar, Jr., a favorite of Connecticut audiences, returns with his ensemble of international musicians and guest dancers in a spectacular program of music and dance. Order your tickets now to this highly anticipated concert.

This special event will include romantic Spanish guitar selections, and will feature original music from Daniel Salazar's highly popular repertoire combining elements of Flamenco, Latin and world rhythms, all with a classic Spanish guitar influence. Highlights of the program include alluring Tango selections with special guest, Juan Pablo Jofre from Argentina on the Bandoneon, an accordion-like instrument with a uniquely beautiful sound. Mr. Jofre will be performing the exciting Libertango by Piazzolla , El Dia Que Me Quieras  by Gardel  as well as other tango selections. The program will also feature gorgeous choreography of authentic Argentine salon style Tango with renowned guest dancers. 

Romance De La Guitarra will include beautifully crafted arrangements classic Latin romantic songs such as Besame Mucho and Solamente Una Vez, featuring the expressive singing of guest vocalist Jose Paulo. Also performing will be The Daniel Salazar Ensemble, an outstanding group of internationally renowned musicians: bassist extraordinaire Genevieve Rose, flautist Gonzalo Cortes from Chile, Esteban Arrufat from Puerto Rico playing Latin Percussion, Roberto Clavijo from Chile playing charango (Latin American string instrument), zampoña (pan flute) and percussion, flamenco-fusion guitarist Daniel Salazar III, Andre Balazs and Abraham Sanchez on keyboards.

Daniel Salazar's style fuses the traditional Spanish guitar with contemporary and world music sounds as well as classical elegance. Known to Connecticut audiences for his highly popular Guitar Under the Stars concerts, this renowned musician has appeared in many prestigious international venues throughout the U.S., Latin America and Europe. Daniel has held the distinguished titled of United States Artistic Ambassador, and was recipient of the 2011 Public Service Award from The State of Connecticut for his artistic contributions. For additional information, log on to www.danielsalazar.com.

 Artist Information:

Jose Paulo, vocalist

He was born in the slums of Rio de Janeiro but never felt limited by that. Rather, he believed that the efforts of his mother in raising him against all odds, with strong moral values, would make him the strong and self-confident person he is. Singing was in his blood from the very beginning and after six years living in Hartford, CT, Jose Paulo is releasing his first CD, through Albatroz Music, the most prestigious Brazilian Jazz and Bossa Nova label in the world.

"Canzoni Stonate", the first Jose Paulo CD had a world premiere in Hartford, Connecticut, a city Jose Paulo call his own. Jose Paulo has lived in Hartford since 2002. Since then, he has been working hard in all kinds of jobs, like thousands of immigrants searching for their own way to achieve the American Dream.

His "big break" came after he was discovered by Brazilian art patron and philanthropist Ester Sanches-Naek, who campaigned for him to appear at the most prestigious Brazilian event in the U.S., the "Brazilian International Press Awards", in Fort Lauderdale, in 2006. Since then he is one of the most praised newcomers in the Brazilian music scene in the U.S. earning himself a nomination for the same award in 2007 and 2008. Theses performances caught the attention of Albatroz Music who chose him and multi-award winning singer Rose Max to be the two first talents under contract of the new Albatroz / Green Music partnership.

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