In recognition of this celebration, piano faculty member Victor Galindo organizes an annual recital with fellow piano faculty members. Evan Meier, Chair of Music Theory and Composition, spoke with Victor about his passion for Latin American and Spanish music, the folk traditions that shaped these works, and the voices of composers like Granados, Cervantes, Ponce, and Carreño. They also reflect on how pianists bring this repertoire to life and the broader cultural influences woven into the music. Watch their conversation in the video below.
Piano Music of Latin America & Spain with Victor Galindo & Friends

Levine piano faculty member Victor Galindo leads a roster of piano faculty in this annual celebration featuring music by Teresa Carreño, Evencio Castellanos, Manuel Ponce, Ignacio Cervantes, Manuel de Falla, Carlos Guastavino, and Enrique Granados.