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A House Concert

11/13/2016

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Colibrí Conciertos puts on house concerts throughout Cuenca.  It's an interesting idea, bringing together quality local musicians with an audience in small settings, usually a home or a small hotel.  Attendance is by invitation only, and upcoming concerts are announced and attendance confirmed through e-mail. There is no set fee.  Attendees are asked to donate to the musicians, contribute something for each beverage they pour and bring some finger-foods to share after the concert.  Luckily for us, Evelyn is made aware of a concert on Saturday, November 12 and has confirmed seats for four.

We meet Burt and Evelyn at Parque Calderon and the four of us pile into a taxi for the 15 minute ride.  We're greeted at the door by our hosts, Greg and Charlean.  The large condo they rent has been rearranged to accommodate a performance area and approximately 35 seats for attendees.  We mingle prior to the start of the concert talking with people originally from Omaha, San Antonio, Portland and other cities.  I am impressed with the woman who moved to Cuenca with her husband and four children (ages 2 to 9) to give the children a multi-cultural experience and opportunity to immerse in the Spanish language.  I attempt buena noches and a smile with the clusters of people speaking Spanish.
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The concert begins with Adrian Ortiz playing songs on the charango, a small stringed instrument of the lute family.  His hands fly over the strings.  Daniel Brito joins him playing the piano.  Estefania Ortiz sings a few songs accompanied by her father on guitar and Daniel on piano. In all, there are 17 delightful songs.

After the concert I have a chance to speak with Daniel.  He was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Denver, where he received a bachelor's degree in classical piano and a master's in music composition.  I comment to him that I sat near his wife during the concert and she is clearly proud of him - I could see it in her face as he played.  He responded that he's very proud of her - she's a surgeon.  William and Greg get into a discussion on the beers available in Cuenca and the growing craft beer scene.  I also talk with Mara, the founder of Colibrí Concertos.  It turns out that we both went to Northwestern University for our master's degrees (although different programs).  It is a small world.  

The evening turns out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Cuenca!

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