Pacho Flores performing at the 13th Biennial Latin American Music Festival in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU.
The School of Music is bringing three Grammy Award–winning artists to campus for the 14th Biennial Latin American Music Festival, an extraordinary opportunity for students and the community alike.
This year’s festival will feature performances and masterclasses with:
- Paquito D’Rivera – A 16-time Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, celebrated worldwide as a virtuoso clarinetist, saxophonist, composer and writer.
- Pacho Flores – One of the world’s premier trumpeters, Flores won first prize at the prestigious Maurice André International Trumpet Competition and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Pleyel Hall in Paris and Opera City in Tokyo.
- Daniel Freiberg – Acclaimed pianist, composer and arranger, Freiberg is known for blending classical, jazz and Latin American traditions. His work also spans film and television, with credits for HBO, Netflix, National Geographic and Discovery.
Paquito D’Rivera will be performing on the TCU campus for the first time.
Throughout the festival, students will study, rehearse and perform alongside these renowned musicians while immersing themselves in the vibrant traditions of Latin American music.
“Music touches the soul of a person,” said Germán Gutiérrez, professor of orchestral studies and festival founder. “When we have the opportunity to interact with different cultures, we help our students become ethical leaders in the global community.”
Since its founding in 1997, the festival has welcomed acclaimed Latin American composers and artists, all with the goal of exposing students to a global music education rooted in cultural connection and artistic excellence.
Learn more about the 14th Biennial Latin American Music Festival.