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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla. The battle was considered a great success, specifically because the Mexican troops were able to fend off an army more than twice their size. This battle resulted in a great morale boost for Mexico at the time and has since been celebrated in the Puebla municipality, where the battle took place.

But how did the Battle of Puebla become such a prominent celebration in the United States?

Find out more about the historical and cultural roots of Cinco de Mayo as we celebrate Mexican and Chicano heritage through music. Enjoy pieces by composers such as Manuel Ponce, Jose Pablo Moncayo, Arturo Marquez and many more who reflect the rich culture and history of Mexican classical music on 

Enrique Bátiz, Mexico Festival Orchestra

Cuadros de la Naturaleza: II. El valle de Mexico

Jose Luis Temes, Isel Rodriguez, Cordoba Orchestra

Alondra de la Parra, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas

Enrique Bátiz, Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de México

Gustavo Dudamel, Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar 

Ines Guanchez is an assistant digital producer for classical. An accomplished pianist, she founded Dúo Ávila with fellow Venezuelan violinist Sofia Schutte. The ensemble focuses on music by composers outside of the classical canon and has performed in venues in Minnesota and Costa Rica. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with master’s degrees in mass communications and piano performance. She previously interned for Minnesota Public Radio in 2018.


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Explore the historical and cultural roots of Cinco de Mayo as we celebrate Mexican and Chicano heritage through music in the American Public Media special ‘Celebrating Cinco de Mayo,’ with host Ines Guanchez.


Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: A celebration of Mexican and Chicano heritage

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