This poster commemorates the Fiesta de la Música Puertorriqueña, dedicated to Jesús María Sanromá, one of the most influential pianists in Puerto Rican and Latin American history. Sanromá (1902–1984) was known for his work with the Boston Symphony, collaborations with major 20th-century composers, and his efforts to elevate Puerto Rican classical music. The 2002 celebration marked the centennial of his birth, inspiring cultural institutions to honor his unmatched artistic legacy.
Alonso’s design uses a Pop-Art-inspired repetition of Sanromá’s hands at a piano, rendered in bright, contrasting colors—an intentional nod to the virtuosity, speed, and dynamism of the pianist’s musical style. The modern graphic language reflects how Puerto Rico in the early 2000s connected its classical traditions with a fresh contemporary aesthetic, ensuring Sanromá’s work resonated with new generations. It stands as both a tribute and a modern reinterpretation of the island’s musical heritage.
This poster commemorates the Fiesta de la Música Puertorriqueña, dedicated to Jesús María Sanromá, one of the most influential pianists in Puerto Rican and Latin American history. Sanromá (1902–1984) was known for his work with the Boston Symphony, collaborations with major 20th-century composers, and his efforts to elevate Puerto Rican classical music. The 2002 celebration marked the centennial of his birth, inspiring cultural institutions to honor his unmatched artistic legacy.
Alonso’s design uses a Pop-Art-inspired repetition of Sanromá’s hands at a piano, rendered in bright, contrasting colors—an intentional nod to the virtuosity, speed, and dynamism of the pianist’s musical style. The modern graphic language reflects how Puerto Rico in the early 2000s connected its classical traditions with a fresh contemporary aesthetic, ensuring Sanromá’s work resonated with new generations. It stands as both a tribute and a modern reinterpretation of the island’s musical heritage.
