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In-person Arts & Culture

Misa Criolla… voices from the Andes

Sunday, March 8, 2026
3:00pm to 4:00pm

First Presbyterian Church

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Organized by: Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus

March
8

Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus invites you to a vibrant choral concert that blends sacred expression with folk tradition.

Conducted by Graham Fast with Nueva Convivencia, Reneé Pérez, Leader

Soloists: Andrew Whitehead, Hendrick Baerends

Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus invites you to a vibrant choral concert that blends sacred expression with folk tradition - a celebration of Latin American landscapes, languages, and voices.

Misa Criolla… voices from the Andes features Ariel Ramírez’s groundbreaking masterpiece alongside traditional and contemporary selections rooted in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The program highlights Indigenous instruments, joyful rhythms, and evocative melodies that bring to life the diversity and beauty of South American musical culture.

Instrumentalists: Alex Valle, quena/flute; Reneé Pérez, cuatro/charango/guitar; Valentina Benvenuti, guitar; Kai James, double bass; Remi Do, piano; Rodger Weir & Nathan Ouellette, Indigenous percussion (bombo Argentino, tumbadoras, triangulos, cascabeles, cocos, fambor)

This concert will be performed without intermission and runs approximately 1 hour.
All are welcome — bring your family, friends, and love for world music traditions.

First Presbyterian Church

10025 105 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1C8