Great Guests and Premieres with Minería Symphony Orchestra's Summer Season

The Minería Symphony Orchestra has inaugurated its Summer Season, presenting a robust lineup of nine distinct programs. The season boasts the participation of distinguished international soloists and will feature performances across two temporary venues: the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Centro Cultural Ollin Yoliztli.

Artistic Director Carlos Miguel Prieto emphasized the international premiere of Martinus's Cello Concerto as a highlight of Program 4, scheduled for July 25 and 26. "This work is a world premiere by a young Colombian composer who is achieving great success globally. I believe it will be of special interest because Jesús Castro-Balbi will be the soloist," Prieto stated. The season also includes premieres for the orchestra, such as Peteris Vasks's violin concerto 'Distant Light' and Gabriela Ortiz's 'Altar de Viento.'

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This work is a world premiere by a young Colombian composer who is achieving great success globally. I believe it will be of special interest because Jesús Castro-Balbi will be the soloist.

Prieto noted the orchestra's consistent effort to balance its programming, aiming to attract audiences while introducing new compositions. "I think, in that sense, the season is very well achieved," he said. The programming includes long-absent essential repertoire pieces like Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony, Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, a full Mozart program, and Haydn's 'Drumroll' Symphony. This approach ensures a diverse offering for concertgoers.

The season's artistic richness is further amplified by a varied ensemble of soloists. Violinists Vadim Gluzman and Augustin Hadelich, soprano Anabel de la Mora, pianists Anne-Marie McDermott and Lilya Zilberstein, and flutist Alejandro Escuer are among the featured performers. Associate Director Raúl Aquiles Delgado and guest conductors Giancarlo Guerrero and Jeannette Sorrell will also lead performances. The closing gala is set for August 28, 29, and 30 at the Sala Silvestre Revueltas.

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I think, in that sense, the season is very well achieved.