CUBA!

Don't miss this celebration of Cuban music, with all its passion, heart and soul.

'By the final notes the crowd was on its feet, singing, clapping, dancing, lifted by a spirit that was bigger than the room itself.' - Xavier Bichon, Fine Music 2MBS

Cuban music is a world of rhythm, soul and innovation, shaped by iconic figures like Miguel Matamoros, Ernesto Lecuona, Compay Segundo, and other masters.

Matamoros, the creator of the famed 'Son Cubano,' revolutionized Cuban music with timeless pieces like Lágrimas Negras, blending African and Spanish influences into an irresistible sound. Lecuona, one of the most celebrated composers, fused classical music with Cuban rhythms in masterpieces such as Malagueña and La Comparsa, captivating audiences worldwide. Compay Segundo, a master of the Cuban son, revitalised the genre globally through the Buena Vista Social Club, with classics like Chan Chan.

These legends, with their pioneering works, shaped Cuban music into a universal language of passion, energy, and heart, still resonating today.

'When a concert leaves you feeling excited and energised for hours afterwards, you know it was an exceptionally good one.' - Len Power

Tickets

Standard $69 ($59 Concession)
Student $59
Child (under 12) $39

A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.

Artists

Ayşe Göknur Shanal voice
Karella Mitchell cello
Jess Ciampa percussion
Cheryl Oxley piano

Program

Ernesto Lecuona 
Siboney
Lágrimas Negras, Miguel Matamoros Noche Azul
Siempre en mi Corazon

Sindo Garay 
La Bayamesa

José White Lafitte
La Comparsa, Ernesto Lecuona La Bella Cubana

Ernesto Lecuona 
La Malagueña
Maria La O

Joseíto Fernández & García Wilson
Guantanamera

Compay Segundo 
Chan Chan

Alfredo Rodriguez
El Punto Cubano