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Join us for A Latin American Escapade, a concert event featuring conductor Rafael Payare leading the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) alongside trumpet soloist Paul Merkelo and baritone Gustavo Castillo. This Montreal recital highlights a vibrant Latin American program at the iconic Maison symphonique, a centerpiece venue in the city’s cultural landscape.
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Event details: Montreal, QC — November 6, 2024. Program includes Heitor Villa-Lobos Chôros no. 6, Gabriela Ortiz Altar de bronce (Trumpet Concerto), Antonio Estévez Mediodía en el Llano, and Alberto Ginastera Estancia.
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Rafael Payare’s recent recordings, including Mahler/Strauss/Schoenberg projects (Pentatone, 2023–2025), showcase his dynamic conducting style and refined interpretive sense. Paul Merkelo’s discography features acclaimed trumpet-focused albums such as A Simple Song, Baroque Transcriptions, French Trumpet Concertos, and The Enlightened Trumpet. Gustavo Castillo brings a powerful vocal presence to this program, enriching the breadth of Latin American repertoire on stage.
The live experience
What reaches the room
Venue details: Maison symphonique is part of Place des Arts in Montreal, a premier concert hall known for its acoustics and architectural elegance. The venue accommodates a wide range of classical and contemporary performances, making this program a standout event for classical music fans in Montreal and the surrounding region.
Onstage company
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Social links: follow the performers for updates and insights — Rafael Payare, Paul Merkelo, and Gustavo Castillo each maintain official pages. Rafael Payare, Paul Merkelo, Gustavo Castillo.
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Rafael Payare’s recent recordings, including Mahler/Strauss/Schoenberg projects (Pentatone, 2023–2025), showcase his dynamic conducting style and refined interpretive sense. Paul Merkelo’s discography features acclaimed trumpet-focused albums such as A Simple Song, Baroque Transcriptions, French Trumpet Concertos, and The Enlightened Trumpet. Gustavo Castillo brings a powerful vocal presence to this program, enriching the breadth of Latin American repertoire on stage.
Venue details: Maison symphonique is part of Place des Arts in Montreal, a premier concert hall known for its acoustics and architectural elegance. The venue accommodates a wide range of classical and contemporary performances, making this program a standout event for classical music fans in Montreal and the surrounding region.
Social links: follow the performers for updates and insights — Rafael Payare, Paul Merkelo, and Gustavo Castillo each maintain official pages. Rafael Payare, Paul Merkelo, Gustavo Castillo.
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