“Panamanian Violist … played a wide range of difficult pieces, establishing his place among this country’s musical elite … So yes, Panama does have a worthy classical scene, and right at the top of it we find Luis Enrique Casal.”
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THE PANAMA NEWS – Vol. 9, No. 15, August 3-16, 2003
The master shows what it's all about by Eric Jackson |
One of Panama’s leading violinists and violists, Luis Casal has been awarded “Remarkable Citizens of Panama 2015" by Panama’s National Commission Pro Civic Values and Morals. The Panama News cites: “Panama does have a worthy classical scene, and right at the top of it we find Luis Enrique Casal.” Dr. Casal is vice president of the Sinfonía Concertante Foundation of Panama, an honorary academic adviser to the Alfredo De Saint Malo Music Festival, viola instructor at the Juilliard School's Music Advancement Program, and violin/viola instructor at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Lucy Moses School at the Kaufman Music Center, the Washington Heights Community Conservatory of Fine Arts and the Opportunity Music Project. Known for his charisma, versatility, and musicality, Mr. Casal is a favorite among audiences and an established artist in both art and folk music stages. He has performed and/or given master classes in the Bahamas, England, France, Japan, Italy, Romania, Spain, the United States, and Uruguay. |
JULY 2024
Ensemblast on tour DECEMBER 2023
December 13th New release (click here to purchase) “Quiquito” Pasillo de Concierto in F# minor for violin, trumpet, tuba, guitar, and maracas (2020). Composition dedicated to my father in celebration of his 77 birthday. It was released in December 2023, which coincides with his 80th birthday. PREVIOUS EVENTS
OCTOBER 2023
October 21st|6:00 p.m. Paul Hall at the Juilliard School Luis Enrique Casal, viola Anna Majcherczyk, violin John Popham, cello AUGUST 2023
Argentina, Mendoza and Buenos Aires Ensemblast on Tour APRIL 2023
April 1st|7:00 p.m. St. John's in the Village Anna Majcherczyk and Luis Casal duo OCT 2022
Oct 12|Press Release The Juilliard School Juilliard's Preparatory Division Announce 31 Commissions to Build More Diverse Future for Classical Music Luis Casal | Solo Etudes for violin JULY 2022
ENSEMBLAST in Argentina and Uruguay JUNE 2022
June 11 | 7:30 PM Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra, Dorothy Savitch Brahms: Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102 Luis Casal, violin Isaac Casal, cello FEB 2022
Feb 23 & 24 Miami, Florida Recording with ENSEMBLAST Project |
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