Cuenca’s Symphony Turns Salsa Classics Into an Orchestral Night

Key Facts

—The concert: The Cuenca Symphony Orchestra and Salsa Group staged “Salsa Sinfónica” on July 17 at the Teatro Casa de la Cultura.

—The repertoire: It reworked classics by Rubén Blades, Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe and Celia Cruz, including “El Gran Varón” and “Idilio”.

—The scale: More than 70 orchestra musicians shared the stage with the salsa ensemble, conducted by Andrea Vela.

—The access: Admission was free until the hall reached capacity.

What was the Cuenca salsa sinfónica concert?

The Cuenca Symphony Orchestra and Salsa Group performed salsa classics in orchestral arrangements at the Teatro Casa de la Cultura on July 17.

Whose music was featured?

Classics by Rubén Blades, Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe and Celia Cruz, with tributes to Lavoe and Cruz.

Was the concert free?

Yes, admission was free until the hall reached capacity.

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Part of a full expat season across the region, alongside Guadalajara’s Festival Gigante and Costa Rica’s festival line-up.

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