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MEXICO CRESCENDO TOUR 28 June - 3 August 2019
TOUR PROFILE
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the founding of Esperanza Azteca, Mexico’s
landmark music for social justice initiative that has led to the creation of more than 80
youth orchestras across the country, and in recognition of Mexico’s crescendo as the
fastest growing nation in the Americas-led movement of music for social change, The
Orchestra of the Americas travels to Mexico in 2019 for a coast-to-coast concert tour.
RESIDENCE
The project, in collaboration with regional music initiatives and public-private
partnerships across Mexico, begins with a two-week training Residence Festival in
Puebla under the direction of Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, where 90 musicians
from across 25 countries of the Americas study with a faculty of world-class coaches from
top professional orchestras including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Concertgebouw,
Berlin Philharmonic, Rome Opera, and Mariinsky Theatre Orchestras. The Residence
includes chamber performances throughout the community as part of the Puebla Ciudad
Musical Festival and culminates in two high-visibility orchestra concerts at Auditorio de
la Reforma and Catedral de Puebla.
NATIONWIDE TOUR
Following Puebla, the Orchestra performs across Mexico in a range of the country’s top
venues including Palacio de Bellas Artes, Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Sala Plácido Domingo
del Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas, and Teatro del Bicentenario, as well as
in underserved and rural locations in Mexico’s interior. The Orchestra performs with
Grammy-winning superstar Gil Shaham in Ciudad de México, León, and Guadalajara,
performs and records with Argentinian piano virtuoso Ingrid Fliter in Ciudad de México
for Linn Records, in addition to leading concerts in Boca del Río, Celaya, Monterrey,
Morelia, Orizaba, San Luis Potosí, and Tlaxcala under the batons of Prieto and celebrated
Chilean conductor Paolo Bortolameolli of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
As part of its commitment to empowering young musical leaders to transform lives across
the Americas and beyond, The Orchestra of the Americas works with local orchestras
and choirs throughout the tour, including side-by-side concerts with Esperanza Azteca.
The Orchestra also offers workshops and community performances in alliance with
Conservatorio de las Rosas, Conservatorio Nacional, Fundación Música para la Vida,
and Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey.
LEAD TOUR PARTNERS
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CONCERTS
TOUR SCHEDULE
June 29 - July 8 Residence in Puebla with Esperanza Azteca
July 7 Puebla | Side-by-Side Concert with Esperanza Azteca | Auditorio de la Reforma
July 8 Puebla | Catedral de Puebla
July 9 Tlaxcala | Centro Cultural Universitario
July 11 Boca del Río | Foro Boca
July 13 Orizaba | Auditorio Teatro Metropolitano
July 15 & 17 Ciudad de México | Recording Sessions with Linn Records | Sala Nezahualcóyotl
July 16 Ciudad de México | Sala Nezahualcóyotl
July 18 Ciudad de México | Palacio de Bellas Artes
July 19 Guadalajara | Sala Plácido Domingo del Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas
July 21 León | Teatro del Bicentenario
July 24 Celaya | Auditorio Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras
July 26 Morelia | Community Engagement in alliance with Conservatorio de las Rosas
July 27 Morelia | Teatro Ocampo
July 28 Ciudad Valles | Centro Cultural de la Huasteca Potosina
July 31 San Luis Potosí | Teatro Alameda in alliance with Fundación Música para la Vida
August 1 Monterrey | Community Engagement with Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey
August 2 Monterrey | Teatro de la Ciudad
REPERTOIRE
Abreu: Tico-Tico
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61
De Falla: El sombrero de tres picos
De Falla: Noches en los jardines de España
De Falla: Interludio y Danza from La vida breve
Granados: Intermezzo from Goyescos
Granillo: Salmos Primarios
Márquez: Danzón No. 2
MarYán: Tres Cuartos de Cien (world premiere)
Moncayo: Huapango
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Ortiz: Hominum
Rutter: Gloria
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WELCOMES
Welfare and social equality are undoubtedly among the top priorities of this Administration.
The inclusion of young people from all walks of life, in particular from the most marginalized
communities, is vital to meeting these objectives. Education and music are invaluable tools in our
mission of social reconstruction, particularly when it comes to supporting the next generation.
Youth orchestras have an incomparable ability to reach, engage, and empower young people
across all social strata. Those who have had this experience prove themselves ready to assume
leadership roles in their civic lives as members of this community. In this spirit, proudly and with
open arms, we are pleased to welcome to our country 90 rising musical leaders from more than
25 nations of the Western Hemisphere that comprise The Orchestra of the Americas. World-class
education is not a privilege, it is a right. For this reason, we applaud the work of The Orchestra of
the Americas, which has come to embody the voice of a continental movement working to ensure
the future of music education in our Hemisphere, that every corner of Latin America is filled with
the joy of music. It is your important mission to perform concerts and lead educational workshops
in alliance with a multitude of public and private partners throughout Mexico. We wish you the
best in each of your experiences across our great nation.
MARCELO LUIS EBRARD CASAUBÓN
SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
I am proud to welcome The Orchestra of the Americas to Mexico, and especially pleased to
recognize the great accomplishments of the 18 prodigious Mexican youths selected to represent
our country within this extraordinary hemispheric orchestra. Ten years ago, we had the vision that
ensemble music training could help to build a healthy social environment throughout Mexico. Our
goal at the time was to reach, engage, and empower our country’s most vulnerable youth from
coast to coast through the creation of orchestras. Today, as Secretary of Public Education, I could
not be more proud that The Orchestra of the Americas has selected Mexico as the host of its 2019
Residency and Concert Tour, a country that is now one of the leading promoters of social change
through music education. In addition, we celebrate a new pledge made by the President of Mexico,
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, to support and expand the continued growth of the nationwide
youth orchestra movement. The Orchestra of the Americas is an exemplary institution that shines
an international light on the important work of local educational programs to build productive and
inclusive societies. Welcome!
ESTEBAN MOCTEZUMA BARRAGÁN
SECRETARY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
Puebla enjoys a rich and vivid cultural tradition, which is the prime vehicle for bridging and
stringing together a society, while diminishing the ideological barriers that cause conflicts between
nations. For this reason, it is a great pleasure for the people of Puebla to host one of the most
important ensembles representing the voice of the continent—The Orchestra of the Americas—
comprised of young musicians from over 25 countries in the Americas, under the leadership of
celebrated Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto. The Government of the State of Puebla is
looking forward to this impactful alliance, and to the music performances across Puebla that will
enrich the lives of its residents, showcasing the universal power of music to infuse the community
with a sense of unity and brotherhood. Welcome to Puebla!
GUILLERMO PACHECO PULIDO
4 GOVERNOR | STATE OF PUEBLA
It is an honor for the Government of Nuevo León to host The Orchestra of the Americas and witness
the conclusion of its successful Mexico Tour. This extraordinary ensemble, which brings together
some of the most talented young musicians from 25 countries across the Americas, from Northern
Canada to Patagonia, fills us with its energy and human warmth. Our state is proud to be part of this
ambitious project, which was born in 2001 and is led by the talented Mexican conductor Carlos
Miguel Prieto. Nuevo León is pleased to showcase the brilliant work of 90 virtuosos who convey a
message of unity, friendship, community, and hope, something so necessary in our current times.
The Orchestra of the Americas seeks to excel, connect, and transform, and the people of Nuevo
León celebrate and share these values. The musicians show us in each performance that borders are
not synonymous with isolation, that our differences complement us, and that by working together
a better world is possible. Congratulations to The Orchestra of the Americas!
JAIME RODRÍGUEZ CALDERÓN
GOVERNOR | STATE OF NUEVO LEÓN
On behalf of the people of Tlaxcala, it is a great honor for me to welcome The Orchestra of the
Americas, joining our community for a celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Encounter
Between Two Cultures—a state-wide celebration commemorating the city’s importance in the
birth of modern Mexico. It gives us great joy that this world-class symphony orchestra, consisting of
the best young talents of the entire continent, visits this region of such diverse and mixed traditions,
allowing the audiences to reconcile with their historical roots and cultural legacy through music.
MARCO MENA
GOVERNOR | STATE OF TLAXCALA
It is an honor to welcome The Orchestra of the Americas to San Luis Potosí. The Orchestra’s
visit is a magnificent opportunity for the young musicians of our region, and for all those who
enjoy music, to broaden their horizons. Through creative exchange between the Orchestra and our
community, we hope our people will realize the power of music as a universal language, and that
this will lead to growing connections and to generating change. Similarly, we hope the Orchestra
Fellows enjoy learning about our culture and are equally enriched by this wonderful experience.
ARMANDO HERRERA SILVA
SECRETARY OF CULTURE | STATE OF SAN LUIS POTOSÍ
The Orchestra of the Americas has reinvented the symphony orchestra as a vehicle for social
inclusion and encourages a spirit of collaboration among nations, which is inspirational. We
applaud the Orchestra’s world premiere of “Tres Cuartos de Cien: tótem sinfónico para Canadá
y México” by the young Mexican composer Cristóbal MarYán. This piece celebrates 75 years of
diplomatic relations between Canada and Mexico. I can’t think of a better orchestra to give this
premiere. We hope that through music, this project inspires innovation in global development.
DR. JESÚS SEADE
UNDERSECRETARY FOR NORTH AMERICA | SECRETARIAT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The US Embassy and Consulates in Mexico are proud to be sponsors of The Orchestra of the
Americas’ tour in Mexico. The Orchestra showcases the finest talent our countries have to offer,
while strengthening our cultural and bilateral ties. We can all relate to the power of music. We
have felt its captivating effects, and have seen or been part of the way it connects people to one
another. Diplomacy in its purest form has the same purpose as music. It has the power to connect
with audiences, while communicating ideas and engaging with people on the things that matter
the most. The visit of The Orchestra of the Americas to Mexico paves the way for more talent to be
presented on a global platform. I congratulate the Orchestra for strengthening the bonds among the
countries of the Americas and for bringing world-class music for all of us to enjoy. ¡Bienvenidos!
JOHN S. CREAMER
CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRS | US EMBASSY & CONSULATES IN MEXICO
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ORCHESTRA LEADERSHIP
We are honored to make this spectacular tour of Mexico, with a coast-to-coast tour of 12 cities
across the country. It is also a special year as we return to the native land of our inspiring Music
Director, Carlos Miguel Prieto, who leads the Orchestra on its transformational journey. The
Orchestra begins with a two-week Residence in Puebla, hosted by Fundación Azteca, who has
led the movement of music for social change across Mexico. After the Residence, during a three-
week concert tour, the Orchestra performs on some of the most iconic stages in Mexico, including
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Sala Nezahualcóyotl, and Sala Plácido Domingo, to name just a few. This
year alone, over 5,000 musicians from 30 countries across the Western Hemisphere entered the
audition process for the 2019 Mexico Tour; only the top 90 musicians were invited to participate,
representing 25 countries in North, South, and Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. The
depth of talent shown by all applicants demonstrates how much the Americas has to offer to the
orchestral world. The extraordinary ensemble performs side-by-side with some of the world’s top
artists, including Gil Shaham, Ingrid Fliter, Paolo Bortolameolli, and Gabriela Ortiz, in addition
to many exciting international talents including Aubree Oliverson, Carter Johnson, Fredrika
Brillembourg, Elisa Vegas, Cristóbal MarYán, Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, Julio Saldaña, Alejandra
Urrutia, and Juan Ignacio Beracochea. These highlights of the Tour are but a glimpse of the awe-
inspiring performances to come and a taste of the heart and soul each musician puts into every
single rehearsal, performance, and community engagement project. The transformational work of
the Orchestra’s tour would not be possible without your generosity, and I hope you continue to
support the amazing work of the Orchestra.
HILDA OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURG
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN
I am extremely proud to welcome The Orchestra of the Americas to my home country of Mexico this
year. While each season brings its own unforgettable adventure, since the birth of The Orchestra of
the Americas, the unique energy of this Orchestra has remained one of the things I look forward to
most as a professional musician. This organization has affected so many lives across the world and
finds a way to reach out to humanity in all its variety, from Carnegie Hall to the Favelas of Brazil.
I know of no example of cultures existing more beautifully than in this Orchestra and applaud the
dedication and spirit of the musicians that bring the magic of each concert to life. Our 2019 Tour to
Mexico could not be possible without the belief of great supporters and partners across the region
and beyond. Your generosity not only changes the lives and futures of talented young musicians,
but also allows audiences to be part of unforgettable experiences. I thank you for making the
miracle of The Orchestra of the Americas happen!
CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO
MUSIC DIRECTOR
In 2001, the dream of The Orchestra of the Americas was to create an international orchestra of the
best and brightest young musicians from across our hemisphere. Today, the Orchestra has captured
the hearts of so many, from all walks of life, in all corners of the Americas and beyond. Thanks to
the beautiful music they are making together, musicians and audiences alike are experiencing the
transformational power of music. On this special occasion of the Orchestra’s Mexico Tour, I hope
you will support this endeavor and join me in congratulating the young musicians, from whom I
continue to learn, because of their love, dedication, and hard work.
6 PLÁCIDO DOMINGO
ARTISTIC ADVISOR
It is with great joy that I return to work with The Orchestra of the Americas. I met these fantastic
musicians two years ago as resident conductor on their South American tour. Now I return to
work with even greater pleasure being part of the tour through Mexico along with my dear friend
Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto and renowned guest soloists. It is a privilege to participate in a
project, the spirit of which conceives a vision of arts as a manifestation of human collaboration
carrying a wider message in a universal language: Music. Working with this orchestra is to be
filled with a unique energy, where all the talent and teamwork of an inspired group can be felt and
thereby transform into a cultural ambassador of our generation. I am looking forward to having
a memorable musical and human experience and hoping to fill the halls and audiences with
enthusiasm both on and off the stage!
PAOLO BORTOLAMEOLLI
ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
It gives me great pleasure to welcome The Orchestra of the Americas to Mexico. The Orchestra
builds a musical and multicultural universe so enriching and so fascinating that our notions of
borders are diluted. I have no doubt that this endows us with a better way of understanding the
world. I am especially moved that several of your performances feature my own Hominum, whose
composition speaks to the dualities inherent to our humanity. The music in this piece describes
the search for balance, particularly the balance between our individual needs and the needs of
our societies as a whole. Because we live in a world where borders challenge our conceptions of
others, we can only continue to seek harmony among this dissonance. I wish you all the best in
your performances across Mexico, and look forward to the lasting impression your visit will make
in society.
GABRIELA ORTIZ
COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE
Mexico—a nation where many cultures blend, where music plays an important role in all aspects
of life—welcomes The Orchestra of the Americas for its Mexico Tour. Many cities and citizens will
be culturally enriched by hosting the Orchestra in their theaters and plazas, which brings together
the shared goals of artistic development at the highest level, with a grassroots focus on community
service. I extend my congratulations to all the musicians accepted to represent their countries this
year.
CECILIA SCHULTZ
MEXICO BOARD CHAPTER CHAIR
TOUR PRESENTERS
It’s been said that music can change the world because it can change people. This is precisely what
The Orchestra of the Americas has accomplished throughout its entire existence. This wonderful
organization has changed the lives of hundreds of young people and continues to improve
communities through music. We are extremely proud to host the Orchestra’s return to Mexico City
in 2019 to perform in Sala Nezahualcóyotl, one of the finest venues not only in the city, but in the
country. We congratulate all the musicians that will participate this year and hope you will remember
this experience as fondly as we will.
DR. GERARDO SUÁREZ REYNOSO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS | ORQUESTA SINFÓNICA DE MINERÍA 7
TOUR PRESENTERS
In Nahuatl, one of our native languages, Mexico means the navel of the moon. We are very
pleased to welcome you to Puebla, which will become the navel of your musical journey across
our land. Ten years ago, Esperanza Azteca Choirs and Orchestras emerged here and have fostered
not only promising talent, but happy and committed people. While celebrating music during the
Puebla Ciudad Musical Festival, we are proud to receive The Orchestra of the Americas for this
exceptional project. The Orchestra helps us recognize the unparalleled capacities developed
through the practice and performance of music, which allows us to communicate beyond any
feeling; music connects us and pushes us to look past differing perspectives. We look forward to
welcoming you and hope your visit instills seeds of hope and peace.
LEONOR MASTRETTA REAL & MÓNICA ROTHLAENDER STECK
PRESIDENT & SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | ESPERANZA AZTECA
The National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature is delighted to welcome The Orchestra of the
Americas to Mexico City. By uniting the nations of our hemisphere, the Orchestra’s mission of
transforming communities and raising tomorrow’s leaders is essential. At a time when Mexico
has a voice in the global community, we salute the Orchestra’s quest to cast light on Mexico
for advancing the movement of music for social development. We are pleased that so many of
Mexico’s talents are able to take advantage of this remarkable international collaboration. We look
forward to the Orchestra’s performance at Palacio de Bellas Artes, in which 90 fellows from 25
nations of the Americas are joined by 150 peers from across Mexico, forming a true voice of the
continent. This experience reminds us of our shared human heritage, and that the transformation
of society relies on coexistence, participation, and a culture of peace.
PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS & LITERATURE
As President of the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey Board, my main objective
is to make our institution more agile, modern, and globally connected, to equip our young artists
with the tools needed to face the challenges and opportunities of the professional world today.
It is therefore my tremendous honor to welcome everyone involved in this remarkable project
to Monterrey. Through a multitude of musical and personal encounters across our country, you
will experience firsthand the powerful impact you bring as musicians, serving by example and
contributing to reshaping and transforming our society. Thank you for your work across Mexico,
for unifying cultures, and for raising future leaders and innovators. We hope this visit leads to a
lasting bond between our institutions, and that together we will work towards transforming lives
across Mexico, the Americas, and the world.
BÁRBARA HERRERA DE GARZA
BOARD CHAIRMAN | ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE MÚSICA Y DANZA DE MONTERREY
Throughout history, Mexico has enlightened the world with its rich cultural heritage of unique
traditions and music. This multiculturalism, reflected in The Orchestra of the Americas, is a source
of inspiration for youth in their musical development. For Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas
de la Universidad de Guadalajara, it is an honor to be part of this tour. The performances in
Guadalajara enable the Orchestra and our audiences, especially the young people within our
community, to learn from each other through exceptional artistic experiences. Guadalajara
welcomes The Orchestra of the Americas with open arms and a full heart.
MARÍA LUISA MELÉNDREZ BAYARDO
CONJUNTO SANTANDER DE ARTES ESCÉNICAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA
We are very pleased to welcome The Orchestra of the Americas on behalf of the great cultural venue
Foro Boca, the pride of the municipality of Boca del Río, Veracruz. It is a great honor for us to receive
the Orchestra and enjoy the brilliant talent of its young members, who shine with their own light and
exalt the culture of the countries of the entire American Continent that they represent. For this reason,
we are excited for your visit. We also greet, with much affection, the talented Mexican musicians
who are members of this wonderful orchestra, and we feel very proud of their valuable contribution
to our culture.
MARÍA DEL CARMEN GARCÍA ORTIZ
GENERAL DIRECTOR | FORO BOCA
ARTISTS CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO GIL SHAHAM INGRID FLITER MUSIC DIRECTOR | MEXICO VIOLIN | USA PIANO | ARGENTINA Carlos Miguel Prieto is a highly Gil Shaham is one of the foremost Ingrid Fliter has established a influential cultural leader and the violinists of our time; his flawless reputation as one of the pre-eminent leading Mexican conductor of his technique combined with his interpreters of Chopin. Her 2014 generation known for his dynamic inimitable warmth and generosity recording of Chopin’s Preludes was and expressive interpretations. Prieto of spirit has solidified his renown as named among the Top 10 Chopin was named Musical America’s 2019 an American master. Highlights of recordings by Gramophone. A graceful Conductor of the Year. He was recent years include the acclaimed and charismatic performer, Fliter is Principal Conductor of The Orchestra recording and performances of J.S. known for her effortless technique and of the Americas from its inception Bach’s complete sonatas and partitas thoughtful, sensitive music-making. until 2011 when he was appointed for solo violin. In the coming seasons Fliter sprang to international attention to his current position of Music in addition to championing these solo when she was awarded the Silver Director. Since 2007, Prieto has been works he will join his long-time duo Medal at the Chopin International the Music Director of the Orquesta partner pianist, Akira Eguchi in recitals Piano Competition in Warsaw and Sinfónica Nacional de México (OSN), throughout North America, Europe, the 2006 Gilmore Artist Award, and in 2008, he was appointed and Asia. Shaham has more than two one of only a handful of pianists to Music Director of the Orquesta dozen concerto and solo CDs to his have received this honor. Fliter has Sinfónica de Minería. The 2018/2019 name, earning multiple Grammys, a performed as a soloist with the Boston, season marks his thirteenth season Grand Prix du Disque, Diapason d’Or, San Francisco, and Toronto Symphony as Music Director of the Louisiana and Gramophone Editor’s Choice. Orchestras, the Cleveland Orchestra, Philharmonic, where he has been a Many of these recordings appear on the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, part of the cultural revitalization of Canary Classics, the label he founded Hungarian National Philharmonic, New Orleans following Hurricane in 2004. Shaham was awarded an Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, Katrina. This season included his Avery Fisher Career Grant in 1990, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, debut with the National Symphony and in 2008 he received the coveted among many others. Orchestra in Washington DC, the Avery Fisher Prize. In 2012, he was Castilla y León Symphony Orchestra, named Instrumentalist of the Year by and the BBC National Orchestra of Musical America. He plays a 1699 Wales. Having conducted over 100 “Countess Polignac” Stradivarius. world premieres of works by Mexican and American composers, Prieto is renowned for championing and commissioning the music of Latin 9 American composers.
PAOLO BORTOLAMEOLLI GABRIELA ORTIZ AUBREE OLIVERSON
CONDUCTOR | CHILE COMPOSER | MEXICO VIOLIN | USA
Currently Assistant Conductor of Two-time Latin Grammy nominated Aubree Oliverson is a charismatic
the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gabriela Ortiz is one of the foremost performer and communicator who
Paolo Bortolameolli has studied composers in Mexico today, and one loves sharing the joys of music with
conducting in Santiago, Chile and of the most vibrant musicians emerging people of all ages. Since her solo
at Yale University. He has earned on the international scene. Her musical debut with the Utah Symphony at age
international attention today as one language achieves an expressive eleven, Oliverson has received several
of the most versatile Latin American synthesis of tradition and the avant- accolades, including her Carnegie Hall
conductors of his generation. Having garde, combining high art, folk music, Weill Hall recital debut at age twelve
been praised by Gustavo Dudamel as and jazz in novel ways. Her music as winner of the American Protégé
“knowledgeable, deep in intellect, and has been commissioned and played International Strings Competition,
a great artist,” his interpretations are by Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC among others. Oliverson has performed
“sensitive and profound,” according Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Malmo with many orchestras including the
to composer George Crumb. He has Symphony Orchestra, The Royal American Youth Symphony, Aspen
conducted every significant orchestra Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Beach Cities
in his Chilean homeland, including Simón Bolívar Orchestra, International Symphony, Burbank Philharmonic,
the Santiago Philharmonic Orchestra, Cervantino Festival, and the Bourges Colburn Orchestra, Colburn Baroque
Chile Symphony Orchestra, and the Festival in France. She has also Ensemble, Culver City Symphony
University of Concepción Orchestra. produced a videopera, “Únciamente la Orchestra, Millennial Choir and
Bortolameolli has also expanded verdad,” with her brother Rubén Ortiz Orchestra, Pasadena Orchestra, Salt
his roster of guest conducting Torres, which was nominated for Best Lake Pops Orchestra, San Fernando
ensembles across Latin and North Classical Contemporary Composition Valley Symphony Orchestra, Topanga
America, including the Simón Bolívar at the Latin Grammys. Ortiz graduated Canyon Symphony, Utah Chamber
Symphony Orchestra (Venezuela), from the Guildhall School and the Artists, and the Innsbrook Festival
Orquesta Clásica Santa Cecilia (Spain), University of London. She currently Orchestra at the Innsbrook Festival in
Orquesta Filarmónica de Buenos teaches composition at the National Missouri. Oliverson currently studies
Aires (Argentina), and Orquesta School of Music of UNAM (Mexico). with Robert Lipsett at the Colburn
Sinfónica de Minería (Mexico). He is She is also a member of the Mexican Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles.
passionately committed to new music Academy of Arts and has been She plays on a 1743 Sanctus Seraphin
and audiences, having developed honored with the National Prize for violin thanks to the generous loan of
innovative projects including the Arts and Literature, the most important Dr. James Stewart.
Ponle Pausa that seeks to revolutionize award for writers and artists given by
the concept of music education. the government of Mexico.CARTER JOHNSON FREDRIKA BRILLEMBOURG ELISA VEGAS
PIANO | CANADA MEZZO-SOPRANO | USA GUEST CONDUCTOR | VENEZUELA
In 2018, Johnson won the top prize Fredrika Brillembourg opened the Elisa Vegas is one of the most
in two of Canada’s most important Inaugural NY Philharmonic Biennial outstanding orchestra directors of the
competitions, winning both Festival to universal critical acclaim. emerging Venezuelan generation.
Grand Prize in the OSM Manulife The New York Times called her From 2005-2017, she was the music
Competition as well as First Prize in performance as the Narrator in the US director of the Youth Symphony
the CMC Stepping Stone Competition. premiere of Hosokawa’s The Raven Orchestra of Chacao, and since
He has performed with orchestras with the Gotham Chamber Opera October 2017, has been the Artistic
including l’Orchestre Symphonique “vocally plush and dramatically Director of the Gran Mariscal de
de Montréal, l’Orchestre courageous,” while the Financial Ayacucho Symphony Orchestra. She
Métropolitain, the Victoria Symphony Times described her as “tireless and studied at the Central University of
Orchestra, and the Orchestra of astonishingly lithe while singing Venezuela and at the Canford School
Northern New York, and his playing the impossible solos with sensuality of Music in England with teachers
has been broadcasted by Medici when needed and abiding beauty.” Rodolfo Saglimbeni, George Hurst,
TV and Radio-Canada. Johnson’s The American mezzo-soprano has and Robert Houlihan. She has guest
extensive competition experience also appeared at major opera houses conducted many prominent orchestras
includes the Shenzhen International including the Theatre Royal de la in Venezuela, accompanying soloists
Piano Concerto Competition (China), Monnaie, De Nederlandse Opera, the including Alexander Krichel, Alexis
the Hilton Head International Piano Grand Theatre of Geneva, Opera de Cárdenas, Guiomar Narváez, and
Competition (USA), the International Lyon, Washington National Opera, Belén Roig. She also works in the
J.S. Bach Competition (Germany), Seattle Opera, Teatro la Fenice, production and artistic direction of
and the Julia Crane International Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos, Zurich operas and zarzuelas in Caracas, has
Piano Competition (USA). Johnson’s Opera House, Deutsche Oper Berlin, performed in the National Symphony
participation in the Orchestra has been and Frankfurt Opera, as well as at the Orchestra of Guatemala’s gala, and
made possible thanks to the generous Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and at the premieres the opera, ballet, and
support of Fondation Ariane Riou et Bregenz Festival. She has performed zarzuela seasons of Teatro de Chacao
Réal Plourde, through l’Orchestre with prestigious orchestras including in Caracas.
symphonique de Montréal’s OSM the Bavarian Radio Symphony
Manulife Competition. Orchestra, the City of Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra, and The Royal
Concertgebouw Orchestra.
11CRISTÓBAL MARYÁN ALEJANDRA GÓMEZ ORDAZ JULIO SALDAÑA
COMPOSER | MEXICO MEZZO-SOPRANO | MEXICO GUEST CONDUCTOR | MEXICO
Mexican composer Cristóbal MarYán Alejandra Gómez Ordaz is considered Julio Saldaña is a Mexican conductor
has studied composition at the Li Po one of the most promising Mexican and violinist from Puebla. He stands
Chun Academy in Hong Kong, at NYU mezzo-sopranos. Gómez received out not only as a performer, but for
in Abu Dhabi and New York, and at her music education at the Escuela his dedication to educating youth.
NICO in Mexico. His teachers include Superior de Danza y Música de Saldaña is Founder and National
Julia Wolfe, Enrico Chapela, Carlos Monterrey and at the Academy Artistic Director of the Esperanza
Guedes, Dimitris Andrikopolous, of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. She Azteca Program and of the Esperanza
Enrique Mendoza, Michael Patterson, won Second Prize in a Montreal Azteca Symphony Orchestra. He
and Justin Dello Joio. His works Competition of the Canadian ICAV began his musical studies with
have been premiered and presented program. Across Mexico, she has his father, Daniel Saldaña, and
at the Open Source Music Festival collaborated with the Cinco de graduated from the Conservatory in
in New York and the International Mayo Orchestra of Puebla, the State his hometown of Puebla, continuing
Cervantino Festival in Mexico, as of Mexico Symphonic Orchestra, his studies in Mexico City with
well as in Canada, Italy, Mexico, the Acapulco Philharmonic, the Arón Bitran. Internationally, he
Abu Dhabi, and Sri Lanka, and have Campeche Philharmonic, the Oaxaca has participated in master classes
been performed by musicians and Symphonic Orchestra, as well as the in Switzerland with Pierre Amoyal,
ensembles including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra of Sonora. Christine Sorensen, and Tibor Varga,
String Orchestra, Jeffrey Zeigler, Onix On the international stage, she has the latter of whom he worked under as
Ensemble, Verona Quartet, Downwind performed in France, Italy, Russia, both an assistant and soloist. During
Quintet, Sebastian Espinosa Carrasco, Canada, Israel, Switzerland, and the his time at the Lausanne and Geneva
and Mariya Polishchuk. He composed United States. Her most prominent Conservatories, he was recipient of
the soundtrack for the documentary opera roles have included Carmen the Virtuosity Prize. Saldaña performs
Sanctuary (Andrea Córdoba), which in the same-named opera by Bizet, in several orchestras and chamber
will be presented at the 2019 Brooklyn Charlotte in Werther by Massenet, ensembles, has been soloist in New
Film Festival, and for the film Los L’enfant in L’Enfant et les Sortilèges York, Switzerland, and Mexico, and
Mimos Monarcas, screened at the by Ravel, The Angel in The Demon has served as Director of the School
Cannes Festival in 2018. He founded by Rubinstein, as well as the role of Music at the University of the
the company Element Audio Group, of Hansel in Hansel and Gretel by Americas in Puebla.
where he works on film composition Humperndinck, among many others.
and post-production audio with
Samuel Nacach.ALEJANDRA URRUTIA JUAN IGNACIO BERACOCHEA
GUEST CONDUCTOR | CHILE GUEST CONDUCTOR | URUGUAY
Alejandra Urrutia is an emerging Juan Ignacio Beracochea is Director of
conductor on the international the Orquesta Joven de Minas and the
podium and currently the Principal Orquesta Juvenil de Durazno, as well
Conductor of the Santiago Municipal as Assistant of the Orquesta Juvenil del
Chamber Orchestra at the National Sodre. He works with the El Sistema
Opera of Chile. She has been the Foundation of Youth Orchestras. He
Principal Conductor of the Chile has performed in Argentina, Brazil,
Chamber Orchestra and the Santa Venezuela, Mexico, the United States,
Fe Symphony Orchestra (Argentina), Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Germany,
as well as the Artistic and Music France, and England, in addition to
Director of the Portillo International studying with Theodor Guschlbauer
Music Festival. Urrutia continues at the Conservatory of Strasbourg
to explore new horizons in both in France. Selected by Benjamin
established and new works. In 2017, Zander of the Boston Philharmonic,
she was Assistant Conductor to Ivan he participated in master classes in
Fischer, Principal Conductor of the London as a representative of South
Konzerthausorchester in Berlin and of America. In 2017, Beracochea won
the Budapest Festival Orchestra, with second prize in the International
whom she continues to work. Born in Orchestral Conducting Contest of
Concepción, Chile, she has studied Córdoba, Argentina. In his native
with teachers including Robert Spano country of Uruguay, he was honored
and Hugh Wolff at the American with the Citizen Excellence Award.
Academy of Conducting at Aspen, in
addition to participating in courses
with teachers Marin Alsop, Kenneth
Kiesler, Gustav Meier, Hans Graf,
Larry Radcleff, and Murry Sidlin. She
has worked as a conductor, violinist,
and educator at the University of
Michigan in the United States.
13ORCHESTRA
VIOLIN
AUBREE OLIVERSON GUSTAVO ARAUZ GASTÓN BENTANCOURT VALERIA BLANCO
USA, CONCERTMASTER COSTA RICA URUGUAY MEXICO
FRANKLIN BOLÍVAR ISABELLE BOUCHARD FARIDDE CAPARO RODRIGO CASTILLO
MEXICO CANADA PERU PERU
JOSÉ CASTILLO CARLOS CHAVARRIA YILIAN CONCEPCIÓN GABRIELA FOGO
MEXICO NICARAGUA CUBA BRAZIL
MAGALI GAVAZZI-APRIL COLIN LAURSEN ALBA LAYANA JUNE LEE
CANADA USA ECUADOR USA
14ABDEL MÉNDEZ ILEANA MONTOYA JOSÉ MIGUEL MORALES PAOLA NAVA
EL SALVADOR HONDURAS GUATEMALA MEXICO
MAYRA PARRA LUIS PEÑA CAROLINA PONS MARIENN SÁNCHEZ
COLOMBIA CHILE PUERTO RICO MEXICO
IVAN SCHEINVAR CHELSEA THOMPSON ROMAN YEARIAN
BRAZIL BELIZE USA
15VIOLA
HENRY ARÉVALO ORLANDO BARAJAS EVER CRUZ FERNANDO DOMÍNGUEZ RAFAEL GARGATE
MEXICO MEXICO CUBA MEXICO PERU
MARIEL GODOY JESÚS MUJICA PRISCILA RODRÍGUEZ RENAN SARDELARI WALESKA VALLENILLA
CHILE VENEZUELA BOLIVIA BRAZIL VENEZUELA
CELLO
HAZIEL CÂNDIDO JORGE CARRANZA LUIS CASTILLO JUAN ECHEVERRY ELEANOR HOPWOOD
BRAZIL ECUADOR VENEZUELA COLOMBIA CANADA
JOHANNA MORA NANCY OLIVARES DIEGO RODRÍGUEZ
16 VENEZUELA MEXICO USA/VENEZUELADOUBLE BASS
GUILLERMO ARÉVALOS MOSES AUBREY FELIPE DEVINCENZI
PARAGUAY USA ARGENTINA
ISRAEL RIVERA ARNOLDO VALLADARES GABRIELA VIDAL
MEXICO MEXICO VENEZUELA
FLUTE
MANUEL ASTUDILLO ALLISON DEFRANCESCO MARIA VALLEJO
CHILE USA ECUADOR
OBOE
IRLANDA MALPICA NÍCOLAS NEMITZ PEDRO VÁSQUEZ
MEXICO BRAZIL VENEZUELA 17CLARINET
SARA ARATAKE LUCAS FERREIRA IVÁN HERNÁNDEZ JAVIER MORALES
USA BRAZIL MEXICO MEXICO/USA
BASSOON
CRISTIAN COLIVER VICTORIA MERLO BEE UNGAR
VENEZUELA ARGENTINA USA
HORN
CARLOS MARTÍNEZ WEVERTON SANTOS SOPHIA SENDERAK DAVID SOMOZA DAVID TARTÉ
VENEZUELA BRAZIL USA VENEZUELA PANAMA/USA
TRUMPET
JUAN AGUILAR LUIS CARRILLO ANDRÉS ESTRADA JUAN LINCE
18 MEXICO MEXICO COLOMBIA COLOMBIATROMBONE BASS TROMBONE TUBA
HARRY GONZALEZ ERICK LÓPEZ DAVID SANTOS VICENTE CHAVARRIA
USA MEXICO BRAZIL MEXICO
PERCUSSION
HILVIC GONZÁLEZ ARTHUR LIN DAVI MARTINELLI
VENEZUELA USA BRAZIL
TIMPANI
FEDERICO RIVITTI SEBASTIÁN SÁNCHEZ VANIA CALVIL
ARGENTINA COLOMBIA CHILE
PIANO HARP
JUAN GALICIA ALEXIS COLNER SARAH VEBER
MEXICO USA CANADA 19FACULTY
LEON SPIERER, HEAD OF FACULTY OTTO DEROLEZ, VIOLIN JOSE AURELIO CASTILLO, VIOLIN
BERLIN PHILHARMONIC BRUSSELS PHILHARMONIC NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF COSTA RICA
CONCERTMASTER (‘63 - ‘93) CONCERTMASTER CONCERTMASTER
CRAIG MUMM, VIOLA ILMARI HOPKINS, CELLO DOMINIC SELDIS, BASS
METROPOLITAN OPERA ORCHESTRA STAVANGER PHILHARMONIC ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL
MARY ANN MUMM, JANET PAULUS, HARP EDITH RUIZ, PIANO
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ORQUESTA SINFÓNICA DE MINERÍA UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL
METROPOLITAN OPERA ORCHESTRA AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO
PRINCIPAL
20LEONE BUYSE, FLUTE PEDRO DÍAZ, MICHAEL WEBSTER, CLARINET
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OBOE/ENGLISH HORN ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC
PRINCIPAL (‘83 - ‘93) METROPOLITAN OPERA ORCHESTRA PRINCIPAL (‘68 - ‘88)
SOLO ENGLISH HORN
RODION TOLMACHEV, BASSOON JAVIER GANDARA, HORN MAURO MAUR, TRUMPET
MARIINSKY THEATRE ORCHESTRA METROPOLITAN OPERA ORCHESTRA ROME OPERA HOUSE ORCHESTRA
PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL (‘85 - ’10)
MARTIN SCHIPPERS, FERNANDO MEZA, PERCUSSION RICARDO CASTRO, PIANO
TROMBONE/TUBA UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA & HAUTE ECOLE DE MUSIQUE DE LAUSANNE
ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA
21TOUR CREW
Ana Aparicio, Development Associate
Pilar de los Ríos, Travel Manager
Vanda Gaidamovic, Director of Touring
Carlos García León, Assistant Personnel/Communications
Malgorzata Kuczmowska, Personnel Manager
Roman Landeros, Stage Manager
Christine Lauck, Communications Officer
Gilberto Martínez, Site Coordinator
Pablo Maya, Tour Liaison
Marisol Medina, Nurse
Juan Carlos Mora, Stage Manager
Andrés Ortiz, Special Situations Officer
Larissa Powers, Librarian
Diego Ramos Merino, Videographer/Photographer
Jan Tomala, Associate Tour Director
7TIMELINE
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
The Orchestra The Orchestra’s The Orchestra’s The Orchestra’s The Orchestra
performs at The chamber ensemble chamber ensemble chamber ensemble debuts in the
Kennedy Center, The performs with performs in performs at Harvard European countries
Americas Society, and Paquito D’Rivera in Boston, New York, University, American of Belgium, Italy,
OAS in its Camerata the United Nations Washington, and Academy of Arts and France, Germany,
Concerts Series, under and The Kennedy Costa Rica. The First Sciences, and Carnegie and England, and
the baton of Plácido Center under the Lady of Mexico and Hall for Paquito performs with
Domingo, Gustavo direction of Carlos the First Lady of the D’Rivera’s 50 Years acclaimed artists
Dudamel, and Miguel Prieto. United States attend in Show Business including Plácido
Benjamin Zander. a concert in the celebration. The Domingo, Pilos
The Orchestra National Gallery of Orchestra plays for local Popovic, Plamena
The Orchestra performs 17 concerts Art, Washington, DC. Virginia and New York Mangova, Edmundo
tours USA, Mexico, in Costa Rica, public schools. Ramirez, and
Costa Rica, Brazil, Panama, Ecuador, The Orchestra Gabriela Montero.
Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, performs in Mexico The Orchestra tours
and Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, City, Puebla, Venezuela, Colombia, The Orchestra
and performs with and Mexico under Cuernavaca, and and Argentina led by performs four
renowned guest artists the baton of Carlos Morelia in its first Carlos Miguel Prieto and concerts featuring
including Yo-Yo Ma Miguel Prieto. exclusive Mexico Gustavo Dudamel and Bach’s Saint Matthew
at Palacio de Bellas Tour. performs with renowned Passion under the
Artes, and Teatro Venezuelan pianist baton of conductor
Colón, among other Gabriela Montero. Kent Nagano.
famed concert halls.2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
The Orchestra The Orchestra The Orchestra tours The Orchestra The Orchestra leads The Orchestra leads
prepares and performs for the the United States and performs in Carnegie a 17-concert tour of 11-concert national
performs Benjamin OAS Annual Canada, performing in Hall with Valery Mexico, performing tour of Chile and
Britten’s The Rape of General Assembly in the Domaine Forget, Gergiev, Julian in Mexico’s most performs with
Lucretia at Castleton Medellín. Palais Montcalm, Rachlin, Joshua Bell, famed theaters acclaimed violinist
Farms under the and the Montreal and Carlos Miguel including Palacio Sarah Chang and
baton of Lorin The Orchestra Symphony Orchestra’s Prieto. Bellas Artes. pianist Louis Lortie in
Maazel, launching performs with Knowlton Festivals. cities ranging from La
the first Castleton saxophonist Paquito The Orchestra The Orchestra Serena to Frutillar.
Residency for Young D’Rivera and soprano The Orchestra performs 24 concerts performs in the
Artists. Brenda Feliciano. participates in the in Colombia, Ecuador, Young Euro Classic The unveiling of
Orchestra Program Peru, and Brazil, Festival in Berlin and the Global Leaders
The Orchestra tours for Youth at Risk in under the batons of in Philip Glass’ Days Program saw the
Brazil, Argentina, and the Caribbean, with Carlos Miguel Prieto and Nights Festival in selection of 24 bright
Uruguay featuring the Organization of and Dante Anzolini California. young leaders, who
pianist Nelson Freire American States. featuring Joshua Bell were sent around
and cellist Antonio and Philip Glass. The China Tour the globe on Field
Meneses under the The Orchestra marks the Orchestra’s Assignments, training
direction of Carlos participates in the VIII The Orchestra presents Asian debut, with a young musicians and
Miguel Prieto and Festival Internazionale two concerts in Santo Residence and Tour enriching lives.
Marcelo Lehninger. di Musica e Arte Sacra Domingo’s Teatro under the leadership
directed by Helmuth Nacional as 2010 of Jose Serebrier.
Rilling. Cultural Capital of the
Americas.2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
The 12-concert, The Orchestra leads The Orchestra serves The Orchestra The Orchestra returns The Orchestra travels
6-country tour of a pioneering tour as a headlining represents the to South America to Europe to debut
Central America of the Caribbean, orchestra at the Pan Americas-led in celebration of at the Edinburgh
completes the performing concerts American Games movement of the Southern Cone International Festival,
“Connections Tour” in the Dominican in Toronto, in orchestras for social nations of Chile, The Rheingau
series, a celebration Republic and addition to touring development on Argentina, and Music Festival,
of the significance of Jamaica, marking the in the provinces of tour across the Brazil as leaders in and Hamburg’s
Central America as a first orchestra concert Quebec and holding Baltic and Nordic the movement of Elbphilharmonie.
bridge to the world. in Jamaica in over 50 the Residence in region. Performances orchestras for social The project includes
years. The Orchestra Moncton, hosted by in Estonia, Latvia, transformation. commercial
The Global Leaders leads community the New Brunswick Lithuania, Poland, recordings in Poland,
Program continues outreach in Haiti, Youth Orchestra Sweden, Denmark, The Global Leaders and a groundbreaking
in its second year, working with over and Sistema New and Germany in Program expands its tour through Ukraine.
with over 17 Field 300 young musicians. Brunswick. partnership with the academic curators
Assignments hosted Boston Philharmonic to a network The Global Leaders
by 13 countries, The Global Leaders The Global Leaders Youth Orchestra. of nine world- Program grows its
and more than 30 Program expands Program partners class institutions, annual Cohort to
pioneering faculty to include Field with Oxford and The Global Leaders including Harvard, 40 participants,
lecturers from many Assignments in McGill Universities Program expands Johns Hopkins, comprising
of the world’s top Europe and Asia. to offer graduates to include Field Georgetown, and representatives of 25
academic institutions. certification in Social Assignments in Duke Universities. nations. Fieldwork
Entrepreneurship, Africa, and grows sites broaden to cover
Teaching Artistry, Cohort to include five continents.
and Orchestral diverse top applicants
Leadership. from around the
world.QUICK STATS
$0
cost to
audition 250,000+
1,250 live
# of Orchestra $0 audiences
reached
alumni cost to
(2002-2018) participate
$10k
5,000+ value of each
average annual # of musician
registrations to apply scholarship
80
# of musicians
accepted
annually
24
average age
of musicians
350+
26 250+ concerts performed
around the globe
countries
represented alumni working
40+ in professional
orchestras
social music worldwide
initiatives
launched by
alumni
34
countries
toured
Venezuela | country with
most Facebook fans
Venezuela | country with
most applicants
115,000+ Bogotá | city with largest social media following
26
Español | first language of most fansCRITICAL
ACCLAIM
Winner of the 2015 Latin Grammy “Best Classical Album”
The term “concert” does not begin to describe the magic of the evening. -Hamburger Abendblatt (Germany)
A rapturous performance of Rachmaninoff... -Los Angeles Times (United States)
In this Orchestra, the quest for musical excellence can break the cycle of poverty. -Newsweek (Latin America)
The Orchestra of the Americas charts a new map with music. -La Nación (Caracas, Venezuela)
The Orchestra of the Americas is the melody of the Americas. -El Comercio (Lima, Peru)
Excellent concert! The Orchestra brings color and youth to the classical music. -Xinmin Evening News (Shanghai, China)
It was night, where it appeared on stage, as rarely happens, the mustering of an invisible force of concentration,
discipline and a contagious love of music, to the point of producing a total silence and stillness in the hall.
-La Nación (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Triumphant...let those who despair of the young ponder last night’s concert. -The Boston Globe (United States)
The creme de la creme of international youth orchestras. -The Star (Canada)
If OA is the future of In The Orchestra of the
the symphony Americas, young leaders
orchestra, then that become musical ambassadors.
future is secure. Yo-Yo Ma
Philip Glass
OA explains that I learn from The Orchestra of
what unites us as them...from their the Americas is
people is greater than passion, their a model for the
that which separates talent, and their world.
us. joy. David
Paulo Coelho Plácido Domingo Rockefeller, Jr.
27ABOUT
ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
THE OA GROUP
OF THE AMERICAS
The OA Group drives community transformation around the world through high-caliber initiatives that
harness music as an innovative platform for social change.
THE ORCHESTRA OF THE AMERICAS
A next generation orchestra academy inspiring the Americas and beyond.
The Orchestra of the Americas finds, trains, and empowers exceptional rising musicians in the Western
Hemisphere, connecting them with audiences around the world. Through high-impact tours, immersive
residencies, and a commitment to civic engagement, the Orchestra presents the future of the Americas-led
movement of music for social development.
www.orchestraoftheamericas.org
THE GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAM
360° professional development for musicians leading organizations.
The Global Leaders Program empowers a new generation of change-makers in music through an innovative
nine-month Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Teaching Artistry,
Civic Leadership, and Organizational Management co-curated by nine top universities and think-tanks
including Harvard, Duke, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, and McGill Universities, Bard College, The League
of American Orchestras, El Sistema USA, and The Foundation Center.
www.globalleadersprogram.com
MUSIC IN ACTION JOURNAL
A knowledge hub of case studies for the frontlines of music-for-social-change.
Music in Action Journal assists practitioners in the global movement of music-for-social-change by creating
a knowledge hub of case studies that share insights from around the world—exploring local challenges,
diagnosing their root causes, and offering viable solutions to everyday challenges within the most dynamic
sector of the international development field.
www.musicinaction.org
28ORCHESTRA LEADERSHIP
CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO, Music Director
PLÁCIDO DOMINGO, Artistic Advisor
Advisory Councils
ARTISTIC COUNCIL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Martha Argerich Louis Lortie José Antonio Abreu, in memoriam
Joshua Bell Yo-Yo Ma The Hon. Madeleine K. Albright
Sarah Chang Arturo Márquez Oswaldo Cisneros
Thomas Clamor Branford Marsalis Paulo Coelho
John Corigliano Pedro Martinez Cecilia Morales Montes
Paquito D’Rivera Roberto Minczuk David Rockefeller, Jr.
Roberto Diaz Gabriela Montero Mario Vargas Llosa
Gustavo Dudamel Ennio Morricone League of American Orchestras
Tan Dun Yannick Nézet-Séguin The Americas Society
James Ehnes Cristina Ortiz Organization of American States
Christoph Eschenbach Helmuth Rilling Venezuela sin límites
Ingrid Fliter Leonard Slatkin
Nelson Freire Maximiano Valdes
Philip Glass Emmanuel Villaume FOUNDING INSTITUTIONS
Giancarlo Guerrero John Williams
María Guinand Benjamin Zander New England Conservatory
Miguel Harth-Bedoya David Zinman Vision, Inc
Alex Klein
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg, Venezuela & USA, Chairman Cristina Vollmer de Burelli, Venezuela & USA, Member At-Large
Mark C. Churchill, USA, Vice Chairman Rolf Meijer-Werner, Venezuela, Member At-Large
Carol Grefenstette Bates, USA, Treasurer Timothy E. Owens, USA, Member-At-Large
Cecilia Schultz, Mexico & USA, Secretary Barron M. Tenny, USA, Member At-Large
DIRECTORS
David J. Bates, USA Alejandro Figueroa Jaramillo, Colombia Maria Benilde & Nelson Ortiz, Venezuela
Arturo Brillembourg, Venezuela & USA Leonor Filardo, Venezuela Efrain Paesky, Argentina
Elisabeth Brillembourg, Venezuela & USA Terence Ford-Gladwell, Panama Thomas Pheasant, USA
Teresa A.L. de Bulgheroni, Argentina Leonor Gonzalez-Luft, Venezuela & Germany Juan Emilio Posada, Colombia
Pedro Burelli, Venezuela & USA Ambassador Emanuel Gonzalez-Revilla & Andrew Quale, USA
Mario Cáder-Frech, El Salvador & USA Mrs. Luciana Miro de Gonzalez-Revilla, Drina Rendic, Chile
Jane Lipton Cafritz, USA Panama Juan Carlos Rincones, Venezuela & USA
The Hon. Nigel Clarke MP, Jamaica Ronald E.M. Goodman, USA Nuria Robles, Venezuela & USA
Terry L. Coles, Canada William Haseltine, USA Javier Sancho, Spain
Margarita Copello de Rodríguez, DR Maria & Carlos Lacayo, Nicaragua Guillermo Schultz, Mexico & USA
Lizette Corro, Panama & USA Donna Lauderdale, USA David M. Schwarz, USA
Fernando Cortés McAllister, Colombia Mirella & Daniel Levinas, Argentina & USA Pepita Serrano, Mexico
Felipe Antonio Custer, Peru JoAnn Mason, USA Suzanne Siskel, USA
Pauline & Roberto Dañino, Peru Jorge P. Montoya, Peru Jody Steiger, Costa Rica & USA
Isabel & Ricardo Ernst, USA Michael Olding, USA Enrique Valdez, DR
Gabriela Febres-Cordero, Venezuela & USA Pilar O’Leary, USA John Waterston, USA
Rafael Febres-Cordero, Venezuela & USA Gaston Ormazabal, Chile & USA
Management
Katarina Weir, Co-CEO, Executive Director Mark Gillespie, Co-CEO, Creative Director & General Manager
Cayla Inserra, Director of Operations
Helen Cooney, Strategic Growth & Development Manager
Marina Spindler, Chief Community Officer
Mary Marcellin, Accountant 29CONTRIBUTORS
ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
OF THE AMERICAS
CIRCLE OF THE AMERICAS BENEFACTOR
Brillembourg Ochoa Family Foundation Ann & Gordon Getty Fundación Bolívar
Foundation Davivienda
Barbara Herrera de Garza GAP Foundation
Carol Grefenstette-Bates & Hildegard Behrens
David Bates Foundation
Fundación Azteca & Jorge Paulo Lemann
Ricardo Obert Marcelo Kayath
PATRON MEMBER
Anonymous Maria Benilde & Nelson The Anna & Michael Mark C. Churchill
Ambassador Emanuel Ortiz Zaoui Foundation Michael Olding
Gonzalez-Revilla & Mrs. Marta & Ernesto Fernandez Elisabeth T. Brillembourg Mirella & Daniel Levinas
Luciana Miro de Gonzalez- Holmann Elise & Tully Friedman The Hon. Nigel Clarke MP
Revilla Mary & Armeane Choksi Emily & Antoine van Agtmael Nuria Robles
Cecilia & Guillermo Schultz Nathan Shabot Fondation Ariane & Pauline Beck & Roberto
Costanza & Jorge Montoya Sachiko Kuno Réal Plourde Dañino
Craig Dix Suzanne Siskel JoAnn & John Mason Rafael Febres-Cordero
Eduardo Elsztain Thomas Rutherfoord Juan Carlos Rincones & Ronald E. M. Goodman
Fundação OSESP & Horacio Foundation Thomas Pheasant Sally & Andrew Quale
Lafer Piva Timothy E. Owens & Katherine Brittain Bradley Stacie & Mike Arpey
Fundación Banco de Bogotá David Nathan Cooper KIPP DC Terry L. Coles
Gabriela Febres-Cordero Ursula & Barron Tenny Klaus Luft Stiftung US Embassy in Chile
Jacqueline & Marc Leland US Embassy in Mexico Mari Carmen Servitje &
Lisa Barry & James E. Gale Nicolas Mariscal
CONTRIBUTOR SUPPORTER
Akridge Family Foundation Adriana Gluski Jose Solis
Annie Totah Bonnie McElveen-Hunter Kerstin Hsu
Concepcion Debusmann Brigitte Bentele Lily & John Waterston
Julia Salvi The Chipsa Fund Lizette Corro
Ken MacLeod Christopher Walker Lourdes Lopez-Isa
Mario Cader-Frech & Robert Wennett Cristina & Pedro Burelli Mary Katherine Metcalfe &
Markus Krygier Derek Luyten Langdon Wheeler
Pilar Aleman Donna Lauderdale NICH Belize
Rachel Scallan Enrique Valdez ProArte Puerto Rico
Rolf Meijer-Werner Eugenia Meijer-Werner Roderick Von Lipsey
Ronna Levin The Greater Washington Sagrario Perez Soto
Terence Ford-Gladwell Community Foundation Susana Naim
Tobin Moore H. W. Radin Veronica Lopez
Isabel & Ricardo Ernst
James Holman
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