The Buena Vista Orchestra live in Brevard County

Experience The Buena Vista Orchestra live on July 11th

The Buena Vista Orchestra will perform at Brevard Music Center Lake in Brevard County, North Carolina on July 11, 2026. The Buena Vista Orchestra is a contemporary ensemble specializing in the recreation of Cuban *música popular* from the pre-revolutionary era – roughly the 1920s through the 1950s. Their repertoire draws heavily from son cubano, danzón, mambo, and cha-cha-chá traditions, employing authentic instrumentation and arrangements to evoke the sound of Havana’s golden age. The orchestra aims to preserve and present this historically significant music for modern audiences.

Brevard Music Center Lake is an outdoor performance venue located within the larger Brevard Music Center campus. Established in 1936 as a summer institute for young musicians, the Brevard Music Center offers intensive training programs alongside a robust public concert season. The Lake venue itself is situated on a hillside overlooking a small lake, providing a natural amphitheater setting for performances. It’s known for its acoustics and picturesque environment, frequently hosting orchestral concerts, chamber music, and other musical events throughout the summer months. The center draws students and faculty from across the United States and internationally.