Composers’ Roundtable: Gabriela Ortiz, Tania León, Arturo Márquez, and Roberto Sierra
Four renowned Latin American composers discuss their works, cultural diversity in music, and their roles in the Pan-American Music Initiative.
As a part of our inaugural California Festival—the statewide celebration of innovation in music with over 100 participating organizations—four of today’s most respected Latin American figures in classical music came together for a roundtable discussion. Hear composers Gabriela Ortiz, Tania León, Arturo Márquez, and Roberto Sierra chat about their acclaimed works, the value of cultural diversity in music, and their part in the LA Phil’s Pan-American Music Initiative.
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