A New World

Márquez Guitar Concerto with Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar

Friday, October 10, 2025 and Saturday, October 11, 2025 7:30 PM at Maryland Hall

MUSIC PROGRAM

Reinaldo Moya Polo Romanesco

Arturo Márquez Guitar Concerto, “Místico y Profano,” Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar

Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World”

Internationally renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to share his passion for classical guitar with his fellow countryman, Maestro José-Luis Novo. This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of two Spanish-born artists in one unforgettable evening. Contemporary Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s new guitar concerto, written specifically for Sainz-Villegas himself and subtitled “Mystical and Profane,” is a virtuosic and emotional work that won’t disappoint.

The program opens with Venezuelan-American composer Reinaldo Moya’s Polo Romanesco, a contemporary reflection on heritage and innovation, setting the stage for one of classical music’s most beloved symphonies: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. Inspired by African American spirituals and Indigenous melodies, Dvořák’s masterpiece captures his impressions of the boundless nature of America’s spirit of discovery and cultural exchange. From its soaring melodies to its poignant longing, the “New World” Symphony stands as a testament to music’s power to transcend borders and generations.

Photo credit: Lisa Mazzuco

TICKETING

Purchase tickets on the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra website, annapolissymphony.org. Please call our Box Office to learn about $10 student tickets or military, law enforcement and first responder discounts for this performance at Maryland Hall: 410-263-0907.

THANK YOU!

This performance is made possible in part with the support of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC.org) and Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (ACAAC.org).