The pianist who's putting the salsa into classical music
Salsa Nueva is a series of salsa-inspired piano pieces commissioned by Venzuelan-born pianist Elena Riu.
Elena joins Amanda Platell to talk about how she hopes to bring together two diverse communities – those from the classical concert circuit with those from nightclubs and salsa dance classes.
Elena Riu performs 10 world premieres from Salsa Nueva on Sunday 25 July at Dartington International Summer School, Near Totnes, Devon
