Harlem Chamber Players: Turina, Dvořak, D’Rivera
About This Event
At Bargemusic the Harlem Chamber Players present a program of Joaquín Turina, Antonín Dvořák and Paquito D’Rivera. The ensemble’s ethnically diverse lineup brings together Turina’s Iberian dance colors, Dvořák’s Bohemian and Moravian folk‑inflected lyricism, and D’Rivera’s placement of Afro‑Cuban rhythms within chamber forms, foregrounding contrasts between national folk elements and structured ensemble writing.
About the Artists
Harlem Chamber Players
The Harlem Chamber Players is an ethnically diverse collective of professional musicians dedicated to bringing high-caliber, affordable and accessible live classical music to people in the Harlem community and beyond.
Joaquín Turina
Joaquín Turina is a Spanish composer whose music sits in the classical tradition while drawing on Iberian color and dance rhythms. In New York City, his work appears on chamber programs such as the Harlem Chamber Players concert at Bargemusic, where it is heard alongside composers like Antonín Dvořák and Paquito D’Rivera.
Antonín Dvořák
Step into the world of Antonín Dvořák, a master composer whose melodies have resonated through the grand corridors of New York City's David Geffen Hall. Known for his vibrant blend of classical symphonic traditions with the rich textures of Bohemian and Moravian folk music, Dvořák's work captivates audiences with its dynamic rhythms and lyrical beauty.