Barbara Hendricks and Camerata Romeu in Concert in Havana

HAVANA, Cuba, May 10 (acn) I'm happy to be in Havana and sing with Camerata Romeu for the Cuban public, U.S. soprano Barbara Hendricks, who will give a concert on Thursday at the St. Francis of Assisi Minor Basilica, told reporters on Monday.

At a press conference, the award-winning performer said to have a very strong emotional bond with Cuba. When I heard about French culture festival in this city, she pointed out; I thought it was the ideal opportunity to present my work.
Last year, the talented singer performed at the Dolores Concert Hall in Santiago de Cuba, where she shared the stage with the Symphonic Orchestra of Oriente.
In the presentation, Hendricks will have, as guests, saxophonist Magnus Lindgren and guitarist Ulf Englund, and will be accompanied by Cuba's Camerata Romeu, conducted by Zenaida Romeu.
Scheduled for 6:00 p.m., the concert program includes excerpts from the opera Carmen, with music by French composer Georges Bizet and Les Nuits d'été (Summer Nights) by Hector Berlioz, among other surprises.
Considered to be a defender of French music, Hendricks has devoted herself not only to opera but also to blues and jazz.
With more than 14 million albums sold worldwide, she was presented with the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 2000 and has sung in the most important theaters in the world.