Romanza Festivale: Romanza Cubana with Raquel Rubi

The Romanza Festivale presents "Romanza Cubana with Raquel Rubi," on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the St. Augustine Waterworks.

In this special concert for Romanza, soprano and music educator Raquel Rubi sings Cuban songs from a variety of that coutry's musical genres, such as Zarzuela Romanzas (lyric-rich compositions), and songs of the "Trova Traditional Cuban," as well as fusions of more recent composers.

Dr. Rubi, studied and performed in Cuba before moving to the U.S., where she earned both a Master in Vocal Performance and a Doctorate in Musical Arts. In addition to performing, Dr. Rubi runs an educational non-profit in south Florida and teaches students in vocal skills in St. Augustine. Dr. Rubi has performed with the Frost Opera Theater, Sociedad Pro-Arte Gratell, and the Miami Lyric Opera.

For this concert, Dr. Rubi will be accompanied by Venezuelan concert pianist, Adolfo Vidal, and Puerto Rican percussionist, Tito Ortiz.

Admission: Free

When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Where: The St. Augustine Waterworks. While the building fronts on San Marco, the entrance is from 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and they use the back lot at the Main Branch of the Library for parking.

This event is part of the Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, an annual festival consisting of two weeks of historical, cultural and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. From April 28 - May 14, 2023, the nation's oldest city will be jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events and historical tours, live theater and art exhibits. To find out more about the full two weeks of events, visit here.