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Meet composer Eric Heumann, a versatile musician whose works have been honored with awards and premiered by ensembles across the country. From orchestral pieces like The War in Heaven with The Florida Orchestra to chamber and organ works performed at national conferences and competitions, Eric’s music balances dramatic scope with intimate emotional depth.

At Songs of the Hispanic Diaspora II, Eric sets Alfonsina Storni’s Dulce tortura for mezzo soprano and piano. This powerful poem, filled with conflicted desire and quiet anguish, finds new life in Eric’s music, revealing both its sensuality and its haunting undercurrents.

Join us Sunday, Aug. 24 at Timucua Arts Foundation for an evening of poetry transformed into vivid new soundscapes.

#EricHeumann #Composer #SongsOfTheHispanicDiaspora #CF2 #Voxo #OCCO #OpenSceneOrlando #CentralFloridaArts #LatinAmericanPoetry #NewMusic #ClassicalMusic #LivePerformance #OrlandoArts

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Meet Thamara Bejarano and Charlie Griffin, the voices guiding you through Songs of the Hispanic Diaspora II.

Thamara, founder of Open Scene and a leader in expanding Latin representation in the arts, has curated the poems at the heart of this concert. She will share them in Spanish and provide cultural context about the poets and their works, offering a deeper connection to the texts that inspired each new composition.

Charlie, founder of the Central Florida Composers Forum and a composer, writer, and educator with an international career, will bring the English translations to life. Together, they will frame the music with insight and storytelling, ensuring every listener experiences both the beauty of the poetry and the vision behind its musical setting.

Join us Sunday, Aug. 24 at Timucua Arts Foundation for this unique evening where poetry and music meet across languages and cultures.

#ThamaraBejarano #CharlieGriffin #SongsOfTheHispanicDiaspora #CF2 #Voxo #OCCO #OpenSceneOrlando #CentralFloridaArts #LatinAmericanPoetry #NewMusic #ClassicalMusic #LivePerformance #OrlandoArts

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Meet pianist Kristine Griffin, an artist whose career spans continents and keyboards. From her roots in the Latvian seaport city of Liepaja to nearly two decades as principal keyboardist with the Liepaja Symphony Orchestra, Kristine has brought her artistry to concert halls across Europe and now to Central Florida’s vibrant music scene.

At Songs of the Hispanic Diaspora II, Her expressive playing will provide the heartbeat of several new works, including Eric Heumann’s Dulce tortura, Mark Piszczek’s Días y noches, Keith Lay’s Yo soy un hombre sincero, and James Hall’s Al partir. Her deep experience as a collaborative pianist will shape every moment with sensitivity and musicality.

Join us Sunday, Aug. 24, at Timucua Arts Foundation for this unforgettable evening of new music and timeless verse.

#KristineGriffin #Pianist #SongsOfTheHispanicDiaspora #CF2 #Voxo #OCCO #OpenSceneOrlando #CentralFloridaArts #LatinAmericanPoetry #NewMusic #ClassicalMusic #LivePerformance #OrlandoArts

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Meet mezzo-soprano Emily Heumann, a voice equally at home in opera, musical theatre, and the intimate world of art song. Known for her vivid storytelling and rich, “delicious” tone, Emily brings depth and drama to every stage she steps on.

At Songs of the Hispanic Diaspora II, Emily will premiere five striking new works by Central Florida composers, each inspired by iconic Latin American poetry, from the dreamlike visions of Rubén Darío to the passionate intensity of Alfonsina Storni and the soul-deep gravity of César Vallejo. With collaborators on guitar, piano, and violin, her performances will weave together sound and verse in a way that’s personal, immediate, and unforgettable.

Join us Sunday, Aug. 24 at Timucua Arts Foundation for this vibrant evening of music, poetry, and cultural connection.

#EmilyHeumann #MezzoSoprano #SongsOfTheHispanicDiaspora #CF2 #Voxo #OCCO #OpenSceneOrlando #CentralFloridaArts #LatinAmericanPoetry #NewMusic #ClassicalMusic #LivePerformance #OrlandoArts

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The Central Florida Composers Forum (CF2) and Open Scene Orlando return to Timucua Arts Foundation for Songs of the Hispanic Diaspora II: a powerful continuation of last season’s collaborative celebration of Latin American poetry and contemporary music, in collaboration with musicians from the Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra (OCCO) and VoxO, and presented by Timucua Arts Foundation and Performing Arts Matter.

This second installment features all newly penned works by local composers setting iconic poems by remarkable poets from Nicaragua, Cuba, Argentina, Peru, and Chile. Featuring texts by Rubén Darío, Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, José Martí, Alfonsina Storni, César Vallejo, Gabriela Mistral, and Vicente Huidobro, the concert pairs expressive new music with readings and cultural commentary, creating a rich, bilingual artistic experience.

Composers:
Troy Gifford · James Hall · Eric Heumann · Gerald Law II · Keith Lay · Mark Piszczek · Paul Austin Sanders · Bob Walker, Jr.

Performers from OCCO, VoxO, and CF2:
Keri Lee Pierson (soprano)
Emily Heumann (mezzo-soprano)
Julia Gessinger (violin)
Kristine Griffin (piano)
Troy Gifford (guitar)

Poems will be recited in both Spanish and English by Charlie Griffin (OCCO/CF2) and Thamara Bejarano, with cultural context provided by Bejarano (Open Scene Orlando).

The evening’s program brings to life the words of celebrated Latin American poets, each reimagined in new musical settings by composers from Central Florida. These vivid, contemporary interpretations, featuring combinations of voice, piano, guitar, and violin, create an intimate and expressive tapestry of sound and verse.

Many thanks to:
Jeff & June Flowers
Esther & Richard Ott
Massey Services
FlaRent
BNY Mellon
United Arts of Central Florida

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You know, just some silly and wholesome moments with my favorite people in the entire world. Nothing major 😉 Congratulations to @chase_buzz @adellavalle and their families for an amazing wedding. Love you guys ☺️

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“When bro gets married” is crazy but when it’s a canon event, you gotta be ready for it so here it goes🥲… …. …

When bro gets married:
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📸 @megansaulphotography

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The groom and his groomsmen

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Oh my goodness gracious, I love life.

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Bachelor bash with droids

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Another amazing evening singing the Messiah with the Villages Philharmonic Orchestra and this wonderful group of musicians. This work never gets old and I feel blessed to be able to share the stage with such a great orchestra to sing it again! Thank you Eric Heumann and Woodlands Lutheran Church for hosting this wonderful concert!

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🔥✨ CF2 has a new member, and we're excited to hear his work TOMORROW NIGHT! Meet Eric Heumann!✨🔥

Join Orlando's premier chamber orchestra, OCCO, and the sensational VoxO for an unforgettable night of music focused on transformation and renewal inspired by the Phoenix. Experience world and regional premieres by composers from around the globe, including local talents from CF2. Don’t miss this powerful performance celebrating victory, beauty, and grace.

📅 Date: July 27
🎶 Featuring: Barbara Kaszuba, Erik Branch, Bill Freas, Loren Loiacono, Eric Heumann, Jeremy Umlauf, Ayan Desai, Richard Rather, Anthony Mosakowski, and Derek Weagle.

🎟️ Mark your calendars and let the music lift your spirits!

#FromTheAshes #OCCO #VoxO #CF2 #PhoenixRising #OrlandoMusic #LiveMusic #Concert #ClassicalMusic

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