Spanish School

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Toomai String Quintet, a dynamic ensemble known for its vibrant arrangements, global influences, and commitment to traditional and contemporary Latin American music. Formed at The Juilliard School and praised for their “light-handed authority” and “magnificently executed” performances, Toomai has captivated audiences nationwide, including performances at Carnegie Hall and family-friendly performances blending world-class artistry with interactive programming for all ages. Don’t miss this chance to experience selections from their celebrated Cuban and Brazilian albums Cuerdas Cubanas and Passos Brasileiros.

Presented in partnership with the Middlebury Spanish School, this performance is free and will be presented entirely en Español. We kindly ask attendees to avoid speaking English near Spanish School students to the best of their ability.

Are you a Hispanophone looking for more opportunities to grow your passion for Spanish? Then please join us for a fun introduction to the opportunities at La Escuela de Español, the summer immersion program at Middlebury! We will play some Spanish trivia and you will have a chance to meet and hear from Middlebury alums of La Escuela de Español about their individual experiences.

Sarazino is the brainchild of Lamine Fellah, a musician, songwriter and producer whose nomadic life is reflected in the multicultural influences in his songs. Fellah is a true child of a globalized world and Sarazino’s music draws on reggae, Latin and African grooves, Arabic music and catchy, international pop to create an upbeat celebration of the diverse world we all share.

Chicha Libre plays a mixture of Latin rhythms, surf, and psychedelic pop inspired by Peruvian music from Lima and the Amazon. This band from Brooklyn includes French, American, Venezuelan, and Mexican musicians who mix up covers of Peruvian Chicha with original compositions in French, Spanish, and English; re-interpretations of 70’s pop classics; and cumbia versions of pieces by the likes of Satie, Love, and Wagner. Chicha Libre has performed in Turkey, the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, the U.S., Canada, and Peru.

“Jonathan ‘Juanito’ Pascual is an internationally recognized guitarist and ‘flamenco phenom’ (The Boston Globe). His sound is a truly organic blend of masterful traditional and contemporary flamenco with influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead to Miles Davis and J.S. Bach. Juanito brings together global audiences through his mesmerizing virtuosity, original composition style, dedication to music as a global communicator, and passion for collaboration” (JuanitoPascual.com).

Graphic Designer Sofi Zambrano created original posters, covers and playbills that celebrate the centennial of the Spanish School.  Striking images evoke the past in a contemporary style.

Graphic Designer Sofi Zambrano created original posters, covers and playbills that celebrate the centennial of the Spanish School.  Striking images evoke the past in a contemporary style.

Rafael Rojas will give a lecture in Spanish.