Don't Cry For Me Argentina

For those of you who are familiar with these web pages, you may recall seeing Hector at an early age, but there is another photograph of him that has a special meaning:

This photo was taken by a newspaper photographer in 1951 of Hector, (at age 5), while he was playing a special Mass
(with the assistance of his father) for a very famous lady in Argentina.

At the conclusion, Hector came down from the organ loft to be greeted by this lady, who appeared quite frail, and was surrounded by, apparently, a security detail.
The lady came up to Hector, thanked him for his performance, and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Less than six months later, this lady had died (July 26, 1952). The lady was the wife of Argentina's President; Juan Perón ...

María Eva Duarte de Perón, or as she was popularly known; Evita  (Little Eva)

During this 10th anniversary of the Organ Power™ Concerts, Hector played Andrew Lloyd Webber's theme "Don't Cry for me Argentina" from the stage show & film, Evita.

Presented below, along with the audio_** of Hector playing the theme is the visual slide presentation that the audience viewed.
Enjoy, and understand how much this all meant to a 5-year old Hector, and what a lasting memory it would be.
_{(** Your audio - [mp3 file] reception will depend on your bandwidth & browser capabilities.)}

Hector starts the story - and soon the music fills the room as the theme commences... (This photo taken during rehearsal - hence the casual clothes.)

Eva Perón - circa 1950

Just prior to her death, Eva is held up & supported by her husband.

The casket and mourners

(above & below) The officials & public mourning her passing

María Eva Duarte de Perón (May 7, 1919 – July 26, 1952)