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Musical Beginnings

Kate Molleson journeys into the early life and musical influences of Cuban-born Tania León, with the composer in interview.

Kate Molleson journeys into the early life and musical influences of Cuban-born Tania León, with the composer in interview. They discuss the composer’s family and education alongside the cultural influence of Cuba upon León's creative development.

Parajota Delaté
Continuum
Tania León, conductor

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Clemens Leske, piano

Haiku
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
Tania León, conductor

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Foundation Philharmonic Orchestra
David Snell, conductor

Homage to Prokofiev
Adam Kent, piano

Tania León and Michel Camilo
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Western Wind Vocal Ensemble
Puntilla and New Generation
Tania León, conductor

Produced by Luke Whitlock

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59 minutes

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Mon 12 Oct 2026 16:00

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