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UWL Wind Ensemble

España: Vientos de pasión: Wind Band Music of Spain

The UWL Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Martin I. Gaines, invites audiences to an afternoon of stirring and evocative music in España: Vientos de Pasión – Wind Band Music of Spain.

What: UWL Wind Ensemble Concert
When: Saturday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Annett Recital Hall, Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts
Admission: Free and open to the public.
More Info: Contact the music department at 608.785.8409

The program celebrates the vibrancy and depth of Spanish wind band music, featuring works by Jaime Texidor, José Suñer-Oriola, Joaquín Rodrigo, and Óscar Navarro. The UWL Chamber Winds will open the concert with Joaquín Rodrigo’s Adagio Para Orquesta de Instrumentos de Viento (1966), a work that showcases the composer’s signature lyrical elegance and rich harmonic textures.

A highlight of the concert is the 100th anniversary performance of Jaime Texidor’s beloved march, Amparito Roca (1925). A staple of Spanish band repertoire, this work’s infectious energy and rhythmic vitality have made it a favorite of audiences and musicians alike.

The program continues with José Suñer-Oriola’s Chamber Symphony No. 1 (2006), an intricate and expressive three-movement work that blends lush, atmospheric textures with dramatic rhythmic contrasts. The final work on the program, Óscar Navarro’s Hispania (2013), is a dynamic and cinematic composition that captures the spirit and passion of Spanish musical traditions.

The UWL Wind Ensemble is dedicated to performing a diverse repertoire that reflects the backgrounds of its members while also honoring the masterworks of wind band literature. Open to all university students by audition, the ensemble provides meaningful musical experiences for both performers and the surrounding community.

Under the direction of Dr. Martin I. Gaines, the Wind Ensemble has continued to explore new and engaging programming, incorporating contemporary and historically significant works into its concerts. Dr. Gaines, an experienced conductor and educator, brings a deep understanding of wind band traditions and an enthusiasm for innovative performances. 

Please note that the Lowe Center for the Arts is currently adjacent to a major parking ramp construction project. For more information on parking, visit uwlax.edu/vpa. Admission to this concert is free and open to the public.

When

Past occurrences (1)

  • 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8

Where

Annett Recital Hall, 152 Lowe Center for the Arts

UWL campus map for building location and nearby parking lots.

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Lowe Center for the Arts

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact Pete Rydberg at 608.785.8446 or prydberg@uwlax.edu.

Parking

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