Aurelio De La Vega Tropimapal

The North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz performs Aurelio De La Vega's Tropimapal ("Palma Tropical") on May 19, 2026. Aurelio De La Vega (1925-2022) received numerous accolades throughout his career as a composer. He won the prestigious Friedheim Award from the Kennedy Center twice, first in 1978 and again in 1984. De La Vega was also honored with the Cintas Foundation's William B. Warren Lifetime Achievement Award and the Ignacio Cervantes Medal for Lifetime Achievement. Additionally, he received four nominations for the Latin Grammy Awards. In 2018, he was inducted into the Imperial Spanish Order of King Charles V, receiving the title of Comendador. For further information about the concert and recording activities sponsored by North/South Consonance, Inc. please visit https://www.northsouthmusic.org/ Copyrighted © 2026. All Rights Reserved.