In 1986, the iconic Dominican artist Fernando Villalona captivated the audience at the nascent Altos de Chav\u00f3n amphitheater, which had already hosted global superstars like the distinguished Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Santana, Joan Jett, and Heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thirty-seven years later, \u201cEl Ni\u00f1o Mimado\u201d returned in grand style to this very location last Saturday night, August 12th, with another memorable and emotion-filled show, masterfully produced by the companies Big Show Pro and Casa de Campo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this emblematic stone venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was very aware of wanting to do it again, and thank you, Lord, for putting these people here at the Altos de Chav\u00f3n stones, some of whom were here that day, 37 years ago, in 1986. Thank you, Father, this is the greatest blessing you have given me tonight,\u201d the artist expressed very emotionally amidst the cheers of the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With massive attendance and a completely clear sky, the venue was filled to capacity to receive the legendary performer, accompanied on many of his songs by his daughter Paloma and artists of the caliber of Omar Henriquez, Magic Juan, Sergio Vargas, Jandy Ventura, F\u00e9lix Cumbe, Rubby P\u00e9rez, Pavel N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Techy Fatule, Gabriel Pag\u00e1n, Francisco Cruz, Lupe Valerio, Eudy Cruz, and Arturo Sanquint\u00edn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was, without a doubt, a night for history, in a vibrant atmosphere, where the fans\u201c euphoria created a unique atmosphere of celebration from the first chord of \u201dSer\u00e9\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fernando Villalona captivated the audience with his charisma and unmistakable voice, making this show unforgettable for everyone present with a repertoire that included 36 of his greatest hits in merengue, ballad, and bolero, such as \u201cMi pueblo,\u201d \u201cY te amo solo,\u201d \u201cQuijote,\u201d \u201cPen\u00e9lope,\u201d \u201cTe amo demasiado,\u201d \u201cPayaso,\u201d \u201cSon\u00e1mbulo,\u201d among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a luxurious production, which integrated excellent dancers and the accompaniment of an unparalleled orchestra strengthened by four choristers (Chantal Villalona, Nicole Lazala, Ren\u00e9 Geraldino, and Emmanuel Burgos) and 16 musicians, under the direction of maestro Manuel Tejada, the artist gave his all, sharing his talent through songs that have remained in the memory of Dominicans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first of his guests to take the stage was Venezuelan Omar Henriquez, achieving an impeccable duet to the rhythm of \u201cCama y mesa.\u201d Meanwhile, Magic Juan and Arturo Sanquint\u00edn accompanied him on \u201cLa lluvia,\u201d and Luis Valerio joined to masterfully perform \u201cTatico Henr\u00edquez.\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the medley that the production dubbed \u201cMerengue Riders,\u201d the crowd\u2019s jubilation was immediate from the moment they heard Sergio Vargas with \u201cAmaneciendo,\u201d Jandy Ventura sang \u201cLa hamaquita,\u201d and Francisco Cruz performed \u201cF\u00e9lix Cumb\u00e9\u201d alongside Villalona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other luxury guests that the crowd enjoyed from start to finish were Eudy Cruz, to the rhythm of \u201cMuchachita m\u00eda\u201d; Gabriel Pag\u00e1n combined perfectly with El Mayimbe when performing \u201cConfundido\u201d; Pavel N\u00fa\u00f1ez charmed the thousands of attendees with \u201cH\u00e1blame mi vida\u201d and \u201cVida consentida\u201d; Paloma Villalona did it masterfully with her father to the beat of the merengue \u201cMe muero por ti\u201d; Rubby P\u00e9rez won the hearts of the audience with the rhythm \u201cPato robao\u201d, as did Techy Fatule with the sweetness of her voice which gave another nuance to \u201cDelirante amor\u201d and \u201cQue me quedes t\u00fa\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nestor Caro, recognized for producing large-scale events, once again demonstrated his ability to create unique experiences in the entertainment world. Careful planning and attention to every detail contributed to the resounding success of this exceptional evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most advanced technical resources and cutting-edge special effects have sealed this concert as one of the most impactful productions of this year, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without a doubt, Fernando Villalona's return to the Altos de Chav\u00f3n stage marked a milestone in his career and in Dominican music. With his musical legacy and affection for the public intact, \u00abEl Mayimbe\u00bb proved that he remains the most beloved by the Dominican people.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
En el a\u00f1o 1986, el ic\u00f3nico artista dominicano Fernando Villalona revent\u00f3 las piedras de un naciente anfiteatro de Altos de Chav\u00f3n que […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12436,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[257,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eventos","category-noticias"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n