January 18, 2010
7:00PM General Membership Meeting and Social Time (network with other artists and chat with the speaker)
7:30PM Program
Frank Dominguez
Classical Music of Latin America
(Presented by Frank Dominguez, Program Director for 89.9 WDAV Classical Public Radio, and Host/Producer of Concierto, America’s first classical music program targeting a Latino audience)
Western classical music was transformed in the 19th century by the nationalist movement, which sought to celebrate the indigenous musical traits of various European countries rather than follow strict Viennese Classical models. This program will examine musical nationalism in Spain, where the rich blend of Arab, Jewish, Gypsy and European cultures created a distinctive folk sound, and trace its progress to the New World. Composers represented include the Spanish nationalists Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados, whose piano compositions emulated the sound of flamenco guitar and the structures of folk song. There will also be samples of music by prominent Latin American composers such as the Mexican Carlos Chavez, the “Cuban Gershwin” Ernesto Lecuona, and the “Father of New Tango,” Astor Piazzolla.
About Frank
Since 1994 Frank Dominguez has been a familiar voice to classical music listeners on WDAV. Over the years he has played a crucial part in station programming decisions through his various roles as Announcer Coordinator, Assistant Program Director, and currently Program Director. His tenure at the station has seen its transition to a fully professional on air staff, several overhauls of its program schedule, and unprecedented growth in the station’s local programming, from the production of original local series such as Carolina Live and Reel Music to the addition of the overnight Early Shift seven
days a week. He has also directed or hosted a number of live concert broadcasts by the Charlotte Symphony, Opera Carolina, Charlotte Chamber Music, the Spoleto Festival USA and the Brevard Music Center.
Frank has served as a consultant to classical radio stations across the country through the Public Radio Program Directors association. Some of the stations which have benefited from his expertise include WITF in Harrisburg, PA, WUSF in Tampa, KSUI in Iowa City and KVNO in Omaha.
Prior to coming to WDAV, Frank began his radio career at 90.7 WFAE, where for eight years he hosted the popular Sunday evening music program, Nightscapes. In addition he has worked extensively in local theater as an actor and director, including productions for Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, CAST, Theatre Charlotte and Opera Carolina. He holds a BFA in Theater from Adelphi University as well as MA and MFA degrees from the University of New Orleans.