Description

Latin Fire 

A Special Co-Presentation

 with The Elgin Symphony Orchestra 

and The Hemmens Cultural Center

Get your passports ready!  This must-hear high-octane concert will transport you to Latin America!

A passion-filled, energetic celebration of Latin American orchestral hits paired with the firework performances of acclaimed Costa Rican trumpeter José Sibaja and vocalist  Mónica Abrego with the full Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Sibaja, who is the lead trumpet of the renowned Boston Brass, has recorded with such artists as Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, and Celia Cruz and has performed on television at the MTV awards, Grammy Awards, and Saturday Night Live, among many others. Featuring “Bésame mucho,” “Estrellita,” popular selections from Carmen, and other Latin American favorites.

Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
José Sibaja, trumpeter 
Mónica Abrego, vocalist