Pianist Frank Fernández will offer a concert in this capital today to honor the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, who died on November 25.
 
With a set of his own works and other pieces originating in the country, the musician also wishes to recall the entrance to Havana of the so-called Caravan of Freedom, headed by Fidel in 1959.
 
From January 2 to 8 of that year, the fighters of the victorious Rebel Army, after proclaiming the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, undertook a journey through the country and for over a thousand kilometers from Santiago de Cuba to the capital, The people greeted them with joy.
 
The Chamber Orchestra Our Time, directed by Master Enrique Perez Mesa, and other guests, will accompany Fernandez in the Theme of Love and Theme of the Victory of the Great Rebellion, all of them composed by him.
 
In addition, they will interpret La Bella Cubana, by José White; As well as Tema de la Soledad, Conga and Zapateo por derecho, of Fernandez suite for two pianos.
 
The concert will take place in the Lower Basilica of the Convent of San Francisco de Asís, in the historic center of Havana.
 
So far, he is the only Cuban to hold the Pushkin Medal, awarded directly by President Vladimir Putin.