Migration, Movement, Connection: Alma Latina
Concertnova presents an interdisciplinary experience
celebrating Latino and Hispanic heritage.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CINCINNATI, OH – On February 22, concertnova presents Alma Latina, a collaborative program highlighting Latino and Hispanic heritage through music and community engagement. Curated by cellist Nicholas Mariscal, this Mainstage concert centers on Latin American composers and the lived experiences of Cincinnati’s immigrant communities.
The program features works spanning a range of styles and time periods, from folkloric influences to contemporary classical music, with compositions by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Osvaldo Golijov, and others. The concert will be presented in a mix of Spanish and English, with translation available. concertnova is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for immigrant community members and audiences of all backgrounds.
In advance of the concert, interdisciplinary artist Julia Orquera Bianco will lead a free, community-centered art workshop on January 25. Participants will create paper butterflies reflecting themes of migration, movement, and cultural exchange. The butterflies created during the workshop will be installed in the concert space and featured as part of the February 22 performance. No prior art experience is required.
FEATURED PERFORMERS
Nicholas Mariscal, cello
Red Door String Quartet
(more TBA)
PRE-CONCERT COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOP
The workshop takes place January 25 at The Well, 2454 Gilbert Ave. Registration link and more at https://www.thewell.world/events/2026/01/25/alma-latina-community-art-workshop
Mainstage Concerts
Concertnova’s #mainstage concert series presents large-scale events that put classical music front and center. Expect to hear amazing musical performances and explore new ideas from an interdisciplinary lens.
About concertnova:
concertnova is a Cincinnati-based chamber music ensemble dedicated to pushing the boundaries of classical music through innovative programming, collaborations, and community engagement. By blending art forms and amplifying diverse voices, concertnova creates immersive musical experiences that resonate with modern audiences.
WHO: concertnova
Featured Performers:
Nicholas Mariscal, cello
Red Door String Quartet
(more TBA)
WHAT: Alma Latina
WHEN: February 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM | Pre-concert art workshop January 25, 2026
WHERE: ARCO | 3301 Price Avenue | Cincinnati, OH, 45205
TICKETS: available now at concertnova.com
ABOUT: click here for press kit | click here for info on concertnova |
CONTACT: Brianna Matzke (info@concertnova.com) or Sara Danner Dukic (sara@maiarts.it)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Brianna Matzke
PROGRAM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Nicholas Mariscal
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