'Serenade to Music' showcases choral-orchestral works by composers Jake Runestad and Martín Palmeri, with a performance by Symphony San José Chorale on April 12 at Mission Santa Clara. Palmeri's 'Misa a Buenos Aires' incorporates tango rhythms, while Runestad's 'The Secret of the Sea' explores deep questions of existence through inspiring ocean-related imagery. Additionally, Opera San José ends its season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta's 'Zorro,' an opera set in early 1800s Los Angeles that draws on mariachi and flamenco music. Showcasing these varied performances highlights the vibrancy of cultural expression in San José.
The upcoming 'Serenade to Music' concert features choral-orchestral works by Jake Runestad and Martín Palmeri, highlighting their unique stylistic elements such as Latin rhythms.
Runestad's 'The Secret of the Sea' creatively explores existence, blending the poetic influences of Whitman, Longfellow, and Inuit mythology with oceanic imagery.
Opera San José concludes its 41st season with Héctor Armienta's 'Zorro,' a production inspired by California's legendary masked hero, reflecting rich cultural heritage.
Armienta's 'Zorro' weaves together mariachi, flamenco, and corrido influences, reimagining the classic tale within the context of early 1800s Los Angeles.
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