Latin Sizzle

José Luis Gómez welcomes Alexis Cárdenas (violin), Jorge Glem (the Venezuelan ukulele-like cuatro venezolano) and Elvis Martínez (the Mexican guitar-like bajo) for the third installment of ¡Fiesta Latina! celebrating the music of Venezuela. Each soloist is a powerful artist in their own right, with a distinctive mission to share the folk traditions of their homeland with the world. Together, they bring a fiery blend of technical mastery and classical elements to the folk music of their native Venezuela. The three join forces for Romero’s Bach-inspired Fuga con Pajarillo. Cárdenas plays Ravel’s dazzling Tzigane, and with Glem, Gonzalo Grau’s breathless Rapsodia latina. These concerts conclude with Sibelius’ bracing Fifth Symphony. This concert is sponsored by Plan Your Visit This concert will go on sale to the public on August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This concert is available now as part of a Classic Series or Create Your Own Subscription. This concert will be preceded by Concert Comments, a pre-concert talk, beginning one hour before each performance. Linda Ronstadt Music Hall has a clear bag policy. Read more about this venue. Music Director José Luis Gómez recommends these videos: