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Music of the Americas aims to present artists who are both superb musicians in their own right and cultural ambassadors of myriad social and musical traditions, creating a vibrant space and a unique opportunity to hear distinctive and significant music.
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Join us for a new tango-infused version of Gluck's classic opera, set in a cabaret in Buenos Aires in the 1930s.
The soundtracks to our Latin America in Focus podcast come from our Music of the Americas program. Check out performances accompanying our 2023 episodes.
The legendary Cuban musician partnered with a clarinet ensemble to present his favorite music for the woodwind instrument.
Music of the Americas: From the Alps and the Andes
The week features new videos from Colombian and Argentine artists recorded in Bogotá, Choachí, and Zurich.
Music of the Americas: End of Spring
The week features new videos from Colombian and Argentine artists.
Music of the Americas: Argentine Guitars
Two guitarists from Argentina—one makes her En Casa debut and the other makes his return.
This year's collaboration with the seminar will celebrate guitar music from Puerto Rico.
The Peruvian lutenist makes his Music of the Americas debut with a program of German baroque music, in collaboration with Daniel Swenberg.
The MetLife Foundation Music of the Americas concert series is made possible by the generous support of Presenting Sponsor MetLife Foundation.
The 2024-2025 series is also supported, in part, by the Howard Gilman Foundation, Augustine Foundation, Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Mex-Am Cultural Foundation, Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University, and Mid Atlantic Arts.
