Jonathan Zapuche
VIOLIN
A 16-year-old violinist from Salisbury, Maryland, Jonathan is co-concertmaster of the Peabody Youth Orchestra. His musical interests span classical repertoire and the traditions of the Americas.
JONATHAN ZAPUCHE & DANIEL MINCHALA
Voyage Through
the Americas.
From the plains of Venezuela to the heart of Mexico.
A celebration of the music that brings us together.
UNITED STATES · ARGENTINA · URUGUAY · PANAMA · VENEZUELA · PERU · MEXICO · BRAZIL
THE MUSICIANS
Two artists.
One shared journey.
Daniel Minchala
COLLABORATOR & TEACHER
An Ecuadorian musician, arranger, and educator, Daniel studied music teaching at the State University of Cuenca and performed with its symphony orchestra. He has worked with Jonathan for more than six years, sharing his love of traditional music.
VOYAGE THROUGH THE AMERICAS
The repertoire.
El Cóndor Pasa / Pajarillo
Daniel Alomía Robles · Julio de La Paz / Aldemaro Romero
Our journey begins in the Andes with El Cóndor Pasa, from the 1913 Peruvian zarzuela, before moving to the vibrant rhythms of Pajarillo. Together, these melodies celebrate Andean heritage and the spirit of Venezuelan joropo.
Peru · VenezuelaOpening medley
Dust in the Wind
Kerry Livgren
First released on Kansas’s 1977 album Point of Know Return, this enduring song reflects on human existence and the passage of time. Its gentle melody invites a moment of reflection along our journey.
United StatesRock ballad
El Triste / Lo Pasado, Pasado / Lo Que No Fue No Será
Roberto Cantoral · Juan Gabriel · José María Napoleón
Three Mexican songs in one continuous span. El Triste, introduced at the 1970 World Latin Song Festival and memorably performed by José José, gives voice to the sorrow of losing a loved one. Lo Pasado, Pasado answers with an anthem to new beginnings, looking beyond past wounds toward a present filled with affection, optimism, and gratitude. Lo Que No Fue No Será closes the medley: through the image of a caged sparrow, it explores the courage to leave behind a love that cannot flourish.
MexicoMexican song medley
Por una Cabeza
Carlos Gardel
A celebrated tango from 1935, whose title means “by a head.” Its story draws a parallel between the narrow margins of horse racing and the risks of love.
Argentina · UruguayTango
Historia de un Amor
Carlos Eleta Almarán
Written in 1955 in memory of the composer’s sister-in-law, this bolero tells a story of love and loss that has resonated in many languages around the world.
PanamaBolero
Bésame Mucho
Consuelo Velázquez
An intimate, beloved bolero whose melody captures the depth of love and longing. Performed across generations and musical traditions, it offers a moment for the audience to join in and sing.
MexicoBolero
Desafinado / O Pato / Mas que Nada
Antônio Carlos Jobim · Newton Mendonça · Jayme Silva · Neuza Teixeira · Jorge Ben Jor
Three Brazilian songs in one continuous span. Desafinado — “out of tune” — opens our exploration of bossa nova, where samba and jazz meet, and reveals something tender: the vulnerability and beauty of human imperfection. O Pato follows with a charming tale of a duck singing with other animals until an unexpected off-key turn disrupts their harmony, a reminder that everyone has a distinct voice. Mas que Nada closes the medley: an invitation to set everyday worries aside and enter the joyous celebration of samba.
BrazilBossa nova & samba medley
Cielito Lindo
Quirino Mendoza y Cortés
The familiar “Ay, ay, ay, ay” refrain has become a joyful voice of Mexican culture. A moment for the audience to join in and sing together.
MexicoTraditional song
Alma Llanera
Pedro Elías Gutiérrez · Rafael Bolívar Coronado
The “Soul of the Plains” celebrates Venezuela’s llanero culture. First heard in a 1914 zarzuela, it is widely cherished as the country’s unofficial second national anthem.
VenezuelaJoropo
El Rey de la Huasteca / El Cascabel
Traditional / Lorenzo Barcelata
A spirited finale celebrating the Huasteca region’s music and vibrant zapateado dance traditions. El Rey de la Huasteca leads into El Cascabel, whose recording traveled beyond Earth on the Voyager Golden Record.
MexicoHuapango medley
MUSIC IS MEANT TO BE SHARED
Sing. Dance. Enjoy the journey.
“We hope you enjoy the taste of these different cultures.”
JONATHAN & DANIEL