Spanish Young Music Talents: Mikel Uskola at the Spanish Cultural Center in DC

Spanish countertenor Mikel Uskola gives a recital at the Spanish Cultural Center as part of the “Spanish Young Music Talents” program, featuring works by Iberoamerican composers.

Spanish Young Music Talents (SYMT) is the new program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. SYMT has been envisioned to enhance and support Spanish young musicians’ careers, in collaboration with U.S. music schools and universities at a higher level (bachelor and graduate students orchestras), offering them an experience abroad.

SYMT aims to offer young musicians not only a concert or recital in the U.S., but a complete experience with complementary activities such as masterclasses, talks, conferences, etc. to broaden their opportunities and contacts. All visiting musicians are winners of the Juventudes Musicales de España national award and under 30 years old.

As part of his participation in the Spanish Young Music Talents program, Mikel Uskola will perform works by Manuel de Falla, Ernesto Lecuona, José Bragato, Jaime Ovalle, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Enrique Granados, Alberto Ginastera, and Carlos Guastavino in an exclusive performance at the Spanish Cultural Center. Mikel Uskola will perform alongside pianist Husan Chun-Novak.

Program

Part 1

• Manuel de Falla: 7 Canciones populares españolas (El paño moruno, Seguidilla murciana, Asturiana, Jota, Nana, Canción Polo)
• Enrique Granados: A la cubana: Habanera Op. 36 (piano solo)

Part 2

• Ernesto Lecuona: Damisela encantadora
• José Bragato: Sé que te perdí
• Jaime Ovalle: Azulão
• Heitor Villa-Lobos: Cantinela & Remeiro de S. Francisco
• Alberto Ginastera: Danzas argentinas, Op. 2 (piano solo)

Part 3

• Alberto Ginastera: Canción del árbol del olvido
• Carlos Guastavino: La rosa y el sauce, Cuando acaba de llover, Préstame tu pañuelito & Pueblito, mi pueblo

Mikel Uskola

Spanish countertenor Mikel Uskola is currently pursuing a Master of Performance (MPerf) at the Royal College of Music under the guidance of Sally Burgess. His notable performances include Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro, Didymus in Theodora, Prinz Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, and the Mass in B minor and Magnificat in D major at the Palau de la Música Valenciana. Upcoming engagements feature a recital at the Teatro Victoria Eugenia in San Sebastián, Spain, and a performance of Carmina Burana for San Sebastián’s Music Fortnight.

Husan Chun-Novak

Mrs. Husan Chun-Novak has served as an assistant conductor, opera pianist, and continuo player for over 30 years in theaters worldwide, including those in Chile, Russia, France, the USA, and Spain. She has collaborated with many renowned international conductors, opera singers, and stage directors.