Episode 2 of MOSY Motifs is LIVE!

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Pribyl interviews current St. Louis resident, Dominican Darwin Aquino, Conductor & Composer. Join them as they discuss the history of classical music on the island of Hispaniola, the important impact of El Sistema in Latin America, how the publishing industry impacts composer diversity, and Aquino’s own journey of becoming a world-renowned composer and conductor. The Missouri Symphony (MOSY) strive to enhance and increase the cultural awareness of symphonic music in Mid-Missouri through engaging professional artists, educating young musicians and enthralling diverse audiences.

Darwin Aquino on Classical Music in Latin America – MOSY Motifs

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Pribyl interviews Dominican conductor/composer and current St. Louis resident Darwin Aquino. Join them as they discuss the history of classical music on the island of Hispaniola, the important impact of El Sistema in Latin America, how the publishing industry impacts c…

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Music examples:

• Charles P. Phillips performs “4 Danzas” by Ludovic Lamothe
• BBC Symphony Orchestra, Finale from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar
• Youth Orchestra of the Americas and the Dom. Rep. National Youth Orchestra, YoAminicana by Darwin Aquino
• Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Danzas de Ballet “Estancia” by Alberto Ginastera
• Philharmonie de Paris, La Noche de los Mayas by Silvestre Revueltas
• Heidelberg Youth Chamber Orchestra, Fuga con Pajarillo by Aldemaro Romero