MEXICO CRESCENDO TOUR IMPACT REPORT28 June - 3 August 2019

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 traveled to Mexico in 2019 for a coast-to-coast concert tour.

RESIDENCEThe project, in collaboration with regional music initiatives and public-private partnerships across Mexico, began 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 studied 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 included chamber performances throughout the community as part of the Puebla Ciudad Musical Festival and culminated in two high-visibility orchestra concerts at Auditorio de la Reforma and Catedral de Puebla.

NATIONWIDE TOUR Following Puebla, the Orchestra performed 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 performed with Grammy-winning superstar Gil Shaham in Ciudad de México, León, and Guadalajara, performed and recorded with Mexican piano virtuoso Jorge Federico Osorio in Ciudad de México for Linn Records, in addition to leading concerts in Boca del Río, Guanajuato, 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 ENGAGEMENTAs part of its commitment to empowering young musical leaders to transform lives across the Americas and beyond, The Orchestra of the Americas worked 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.

TOUR PROFILE

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LEAD TOUR PARTNERS

Residence at La Constancia, PueblaChamber Concert, Museo de la Música de Viena, PueblaChamber Concert, Casa de la Cultura, PueblaChamber Concert, Museo de Barroco, PueblaChamber Concerts, Terrazo del Museo Amparo & Capilla de UDLA, PueblaChamber Concert, Zócalo, PueblaSide-by-Side Concert with Esperanza Azteca, Auditorio de la Reforma, Puebla Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Julio Saldaña, guest conductorConcert, Catedral de Puebla Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Carter Johnson, piano Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzoConcert, Centro Cultural Universitario, Tlaxcala Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Carter Johnson, piano Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzoConcert, Foro Boca, Boca del Río Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Carter Johnson, pianoConcert, Auditorio Teatro Metropolitano, Orizaba Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor Aubree Oliverson, violinRecording Sessions with Linn Records, Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Ciudad de México Jorge Federico Osorio, pianoConcert, Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Ciudad de México Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Jorge Federico Osorio, piano Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzoCommunity Engagement, Conservatorio NacionalSide-by-Side Concert with Esperanza Azteca, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Ciudad de México Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Gil Shaham, violin Julio Saldaña, guest conductorConcert, Sala Plácido Domingo del Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas, Guadalajara Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Gil Shaham, violinConcert, Teatro del Bicentenario, León Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Gil Shaham, violin Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzoCommunity Engagement, Centro Fox

REPERTOIRE

Abreu: Tico-TicoBeethoven: 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 breveGranados: Intermezzo from Goyescos

Granillo: Salmos PrimariosMárquez: 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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Concert, Teatro Juarez, Guanajuato Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzoCommunity Engagement, Conservatorio de las Rosas, Morelia Concert, Teatro Morelos, Morelia Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzoConcert, Centro Cultural de la Huasteca Potosina, Ciudad VallesPaolo Bortolameolli, conductor Aubree Oliverson, violinChamber Concert, Leonora Carrington MuseumConcert with Fundación Música para la Vida, Teatro Alameda, San Luis Potosí Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Armando Coredo, guest conductor Aubree Oliverson, violinCommunity Engagement, Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de MonterreyConcert, Teatro de la Ciudad, Monterrey Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin Alejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzo

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It was a great pleasure for the people of Puebla to host one of the most important ensembles representing the voice of the continent. The music performances across Puebla will enrich the lives of its residents, showcased the universal power of music to infuse the community with a sense of unity and brotherhood.

GUILLERMO PACHECO PULIDO GOVERNOR | STATE OF PUEBLA

It gave us great joy that this world-class symphony orchestra, consisting of the best young talents of the entire continent, visited this region of such diverse and mixed traditions, allowing the audiences to reconcile with their historical roots and cultural legacy through music.

MARCO MENAGOVERNOR | STATE OF TLAXCALA

Nuevo León was pleased to showcase the brilliant work of 90 virtuosos who conveyed a message of unity, friendship, community, and hope, something so necessary in our current times.

JAIME RODRÍGUEZ CALDERÓN GOVERNOR | STATE OF NUEVO LEÓN

The Orchestra’s visit was a magnificent opportunity for the young musicians of our region, and for all those who enjoy music, to broaden their horizons.

ARMANDO HERRERA SILVASECRETARY OF CULTURE | STATE OF SAN LUIS POTOSÍ

I am proud to have welcomed The Orchestra of the Americas to Mexico, an exemplary institution that shines an international light on the important work of local educational programs to build productive and inclusive societies.

ESTEBAN MOCTEZUMA BARRAGÁNSECRETARY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION | UNITED MEXICAN STATES

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.

MARCELO LUIS EBRARD CASAUBÓNSECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES

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TESTIMONIALS FROM TOUR LEADERSHIP

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.

DR. JESÚS SEADEUNDERSECRETARY FOR NORTH AMERICA | SECRETARIAT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The visit of The Orchestra of the Americas to Mexico paved 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 having brought world-class music for all of us to enjoy.

JOHN S. CREAMERCHARGÉ D’AFFAIRS | US EMBASSY & CONSULATES IN MEXICO

The depth of talent shown by all applicants demonstrated how much the Americas has to offer to the orchestral world. The transformational work of the Orchestra’s tour would not be possible without your generosity.

HILDA OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURGFOUNDING CHAIRMAN

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.

CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETOMUSIC DIRECTOR

Thanks to the beautiful music they made together, musicians and audiences alike experienced the transformational power of music.

PLÁCIDO DOMINGOARTISTIC ADVISOR

It was 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.

PAOLO BORTOLAMEOLLIASSISTANT CONDUCTOR

Because we live in a world where borders challenge our conceptions of others, we can only continue to seek harmony among this dissonance. I look forward to the lasting impression your visit will make in society.

GABRIELA ORTIZCOMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE

Many cities and citizens have been culturally enriched by hosting the Orchestra in their theaters and plazas, which brought together the shared goals of artistic development at the highest level, with a grassroots focus on community service.

CECILIA SCHULTZMEXICO BOARD CHAPTER CHAIR

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This wonderful organization has changed the lives of hundreds of young people and continues to improve communities through music. We are extremely proud to have hosted the Orchestra’s return to Mexico City in 2019 to perform in Sala Nezahualcóyotl.

DR. GERARDO SUÁREZ REYNOSOBOARD OF DIRECTORS | ORQUESTA SINFÓNICA DE MINERÍA

We are very pleased to have welcomed you to Puebla, which was the navel of your musical journey across our land. We hope your visit instilled seeds of hope and peace.

LEONOR MASTRETTA REAL & MÓNICA ROTHLAENDER STECKPRESIDENT & SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | ESPERANZA AZTECA

We enjoyed the Orchestra’s performance at Palacio de Bellas Artes. 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 ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS & LITERATURE

It was my tremendous honor to welcome everyone involved in this remarkable project to Monterrey. Thank you for your work across Mexico, for unifying cultures, and for raising future leaders and innovators.

BÁRBARA HERRERA DE GARZABOARD CHAIRMAN | ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE MÚSICA Y DANZA DE MONTERREY

TOUR PRESENTERS

The performances in Guadalajara enabled the Orchestra and our audiences, especially the young people within our community, to learn from each other through exceptional artistic experiences.

MARÍA LUISA MELÉNDREZ BAYARDOCONJUNTO SANTANDER DE ARTES ESCÉNICAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA

It was a great honor for us to receive the Orchestra and enjoy the brilliant talent of its young members, who shined with their own light and exalted the culture of the countries of the entire American Continent that they represent.

MARÍA DEL CARMEN GARCÍA ORTIZGENERAL DIRECTOR | FORO BOCA

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RESIDENCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Orchestra of the Americas completed its 2019 Mexico Crescendo Tour Residence in Puebla, Mexico—in celebration of Mexico as the fastest growing epicenter of the Americas-led movement of music for social impact. On June 28, 90 musicians selected from 25 different countries of the Western Hemisphere arrived in Puebla, the fourth biggest city of the country, to begin a 5-week musical, social, and cultural journey with Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, together with world-class mentors and guest artists, through 12 cities across Mexico, stretching from the Gulf to the Pacific.

RESIDENCE AT LA CONSTANCIA

Fundación Azteca, Mexico’s nationwide youth orchestra network, received the 2019 Fellows at their headquarters in Puebla, named “La Constancia.” The former textile factory, with its spacious Hacienda-like facilities, served as a perfect setting for intense sectional and full orchestra rehearsals. The Fellows were trained by a Faculty of the world’s most renowned orchestra principals, including those from the Berlin Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw (Netherlands), Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, and Metropolitan Opera (New York). In addition to full orchestra rehearsals with Prieto and Tour Guest Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli (Chile), the Fellows rehearsed chamber pieces under the batons of Latin America’s emerging conductors, including Alejandra Urrutia (Chile), Elisa Vegas (Venezuela), and Juan Ignacio Beracochea (Uruguay).

In addition to their musical work at the Residence, Fellows celebrated the birthday of OA Board Member Rolf Meijer-Werner with drinks and dancing at La Gavanna Latin Nightclub.

PUEBLA CIUDAD MUSICAL FESTIVAL

The Residence culminated in the revival of Puebla Ciudad Musical with a series of concerts in Puebla’s most emblematic cultural venues. Originally a popular music festival during the 1970s, Esperanza Azteca and OA, together, relaunched the festival, highlighting Puebla’s importance in the musical landscape. In the UNESCO City of Music, the Fellows presented a program of the greatest composers of the Americas, including Astor Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango, everlasting masterpieces by Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, Brazilian and Costa Rican percussion rhythms, as well as contemporary compositions by Mexican composer-in-residence Gabriela Ortiz. The OA Fellows performed alongside radiant mezzo-soprano Fredrika Brillembourg (USA/Komische Oper Berlin) and OA Faculty. The concerts took place at unique venues, including the International Baroque Museum, Casa de la Cultura, and the Main Square (Zócalo), reaching a wide and diverse audience.

PUEBLA: FULL ORCHESTRA CONCERTS The first full orchestra concert was performed side-by-side with the Esperanza Azteca Symphony Orchestra and Choir at Auditorio de la Reforma in Puebla on July 7, featuring an ensemble of 230 musicians. Together, the ensemble performed John Rutter’s Gloria and Maria Granillo’s Salmos Primerios under Esperanza Azteca Director Julio Saldaña. Granillo, present in the audience, was recognized for her exquisite composition. During the second half of the program, the ensemble performed Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, led by Prieto.

Following this opening performance, the Orchestra performed the next evening at the emblematic Cathedral of Puebla. The concert featured Canadian pianist Carter Johnson, winner of the 2018 Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal’s Manulife Competition, interpreting Manuel de Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain, followed by two encores. The concert also included Ortiz’s Hominum and De Falla’s El Sombrero de Tres Picos, with Mexican mezzo-soprano Alejandra Gómez Ordaz.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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TLAXCALA: FOOTSTEPS OF CORTÉS

Beginning its tour, the Orchestra traveled to nearby Tlaxcala to perform a concert in Auditorio Centro Cultural Universidad. The Pan-American ensemble performed José Pablo Moncayo’s legendary Huapango, one of the most significant Mexican orchestral pieces, side-by-side with the local Orquesta Filarmónica Tlaxcallan Youth Orchestra. In charming Tlaxcala, Fellows enjoyed their free time with a walking tour. The group explored Tlaxcallan history through murals at the governor’s palace and Matador traditions at the bullfighting arena. They tried regional delicacies, like the famous molotes (a cornmeal-cheese biscuit) and sweet cacahuates garapiñados (caramelized peanuts). At night, a magical experience was enhanced by visiting the Firefly Sanctuary in Nanacamilpa: thousands of fireflies lighting up in synchronization in the woods as the sun set.

BOCA DEL RÍO: SEASIDE METROPOLIS Following, the Orchestra traveled to Boca del Río, a suburb of the city of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico. On July 11, the Orchestra gave a performance in the newly-built, architectural award-winning, Foro Boca. The theater is not only home to the Filarmónica de Boca del Río, but also a remarkable cultural center.

Prieto led the Orchestra in a performance of Hominum by Ortiz, one of the most versatile Mexican composers today. In the words of Ortiz, who combines tradition and avant-garde styles in her creations, the piece “speaks to the dualities inherent to our humanity.” The Orchestra followed with de Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain, marking the last performance of Canadian pianist Johnson. The Orchestra’s interpretation of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition was followed by numerous encores, including a spectacular and always-surprising Tico-Tico.

ORIZABA: PUEBLO MÁGICO After leaving the Veracruz coast, the Orchestra reached the mountainous region and Pueblo Mágico of Orizaba. The Orchestra enjoyed a free afternoon, which included riding cable cars to the peak of Pico Orizaba where they saw breathtaking views of the city. Others participated in a walking tour of the city that included a visit to the Palacio de Hierro, built by famous French architect Gustave Eiffel, and a zoological river walk. Hours ahead of the concert on July 13, the citizens of Orizaba were already lined up two blocks in front of Teatro Metropolitano, a former cinema and meeting point for the regional labor union. The Orchestra reunited with guest conductor Bortolameolli, to perform for an enthusiastic audience. OA concertmaster and soloist Aubree Oliverson (USA) astonished with her rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, while the second half was filled with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. The ensemble was welcomed and honored by Orizaba’s Mayor, Juan Manuel Diez Francos.

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO: SOLD-OUT SHOWS

For the centerpiece of the tour, the Orchestra traveled to the capital, Ciudad de México. The impressive city, full of culture and history, hosted the Orchestra for several very enriching days. The Orchestra began with a collaboration with British Record label Linn Records and Mexican piano sensation Jorge Federico Osorio, described as “one of the most elegant and accomplished pianists on the planet” by the Los Angeles Times. Benefiting from the remarkable acoustics of Sala Nezahualcóyotl, over the course of two days, the Orchestra recorded de Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain with Osorio.

On July 16, the Orchestra gave its first of two full orchestra concerts in Ciudad de México. In Sala Nezahualcóyotl, the Orchestra performed de Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain and El Sombrero de Tres Picos, as well as Enrique Granados’ Intermezzo. That night, Mexican composer Ortiz was present and very much enjoyed listening to the OA’s interpretation of her composition, Hominum.

The Orchestra’s time in Ciudad de México was widely covered by a number of local and national media outlets, and included two press conferences at Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among the featured speakers were Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg, Founding Chairman of The Orchestra of the Americas; José Julio Díaz Infante, Director of the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature; Cecile Prieto, Fundación Azteca Board Member; David Rodríguez de la Peña, Director of the National Conservatory of Ciudad de México; Bárbara Herrera de Garza, President of the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey; Jesús Seade Kuri, Undersecretary for North America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Jean-Dominique Ieraci, Deputy Head of Mission and Minister-Counsellor (Trade) of the Embassy of Canada in Mexico; and Cristóbal MarYán, composer.

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The Orchestra closed its visit to Ciudad de México with educational master classes at the Conservatorio Nacional de Música and a sold-out performance at Palacio de Bellas Artes, attended by four members of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s cabinet, including Secretary of Public Education, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán; Secretary of Culture, Alejandra Frausto Guerrero; Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, Arturo Herrera; and Secretary of Civil Service, Irma Eréndira Sandoval Ballesteros, among many other distinguished private sector, political, and diplomatic guests. This very special night at the most iconic concert hall in Mexico was opened by the world premiere of Tres Cuartos de Cien. This piece, by the young Mexican composer MarYán, commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Mexico. The program also included violin superstar Gil Shaham (USA), who gave a magical performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. He surprised the audience with an encore of Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins, performed together with OA Concertmaster Oliverson.

A group of Supporters participated in a series of curated events, meant to highlight the vibrant culture and history of the capital, as well as attending the Orchestra’s performances at Sala Nezahualcóyotl and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Beyond performances, Supporters had the unique opportunity to meet the Fellows of their respective countries, in addition to building relationships with like-minded cultural philanthropists from across the Americas. Special events in Ciudad de México included a 100-person fundraising dinner event hosted by Nathan Shabot and family, which featured a private performance by pianist Jorge Federico Osorio and The Orchestra of the Americas Quartet.

GUADALAJARA: THE MEXICAN SOUL

Following its unforgettable performances in Mexico City, the Orchestra traveled to Guadalajara, in the State of Jalisco, which is nicknamed the Mexican Silicon Valley and known for its tequila and mariachi traditions.

The newly-built Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas, a contemporary cultural space with four concert halls and a cinema that encourages interactions among local artists and artwork across multiple genres, hosted the Orchestra for its performance in Sala Plácido Domingo on July 19. With 1,800 seats, the new concert hall has quickly become one of Mexico’s most important venues. In this expansive hall, the Orchestra was joined by superstar Shaham for a performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, concluding the concert with Ortiz’s Hominum and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. The performance ended with a standing ovation.

The following day, Shaham and members of the orchestra traveled to Zapopan, a neighboring city of Guadalajara. The group gave master classes to students of the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de Zapopan, which has grown to be an important cultural and educational institution in the State of Jalisco.

In Guadalajara, the Orchestra also had the opportunity to explore its colonial center, with its iconic cathedral and nearby market. Some Fellows chose to go on the famous Tequila Train, passing by the beautiful agave landscape to visit Tequila, the same-named Pueblo Mágico, and to enjoy a tequila tasting at one of the distilleries. American Fellows were hosted at the US Consulate General in Guadalajara by Robin Matthewman, Consul General, for an afternoon picnic, where they were able to share their tour experience in Mexico and meet local artists.

LEÓN: INDUSTRIOUS HEARTLAND Located in the state of Guanajuato, the Orchestra visited León, where it performed in Teatro Bicentenario, a hall inaugurated in 2010 to celebrate 200 years of Mexican independence. The program on July 21, featuring both violinist Shaham and mezzo-soprano Gómez Ordaz, started with de Falla’s Interlude and Dance from La Vida Breve, followed by Shaham’s outstanding interpretation of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Under the baton of Prieto, the Orchestra finished another memorable night with de Falla’s El Sombrero de Tres Picos and various encores for a dancing audience.

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The next morning, the ensemble traveled to Centro Fox, part of the Bajío Community Music System, which was built in honor of Mexico’s former President, Vicente Fox. With its beautiful scenery and ample spaces, there were many opportunities for sectionals and individual master classes. Guest conductor Bortolameolli collaborated with Centro Fox’s orchestra in a conducting master class, training young and ambitious conductors from the Bajío project. An enriching experience for all, the musicians gained new inspiration for their teaching, studies, and performance. Among the highlights of this day were a chamber music concert featuring OA’s percussion, low brass, and string quartet, as well as an extensive video interview with Bortolameolli. After a dinner together at the beautiful Centro Fox garden, the Orchestra headed to the capital city of the state.

GUANAJUATO: CITY OF COLORS In the lively city of Guanajuato, the Orchestra had two free days to explore and learn about the culture. The city, one of the sources of inspiration for the Disney movie Coco, is filled with colorful buildings on multiple hills and many small alleys called callejones. The Orchestra explored local cultural sites, including the birth house of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, the Pípila monument, the impressive university building, and the Hidalgo Market, where countless delicacies and artesanías can be found.

The Orchestra also participated in a Callejoneada, a local walking tour through some of the 3,100 alleyways of the city. Guided by students from Universidad de Guanajuato, this special excursion was enriched by local legends and love stories, as well as theater plays and musical performances.

Wrapping up its visit to Western and Central Mexico, The Orchestra of the Americas gave a highly-attended concert in the heart of the city center at the historic Teatro Juarez, main venue of the world-famous International Cervantino Festival. Under the baton of Bortolameolli, Oliverson shined with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, followed by de Falla’s El Sombrero de Tres Picos and a fantastic interpretation by mezzo-soprano Gómez Ordaz. For the encore, Danzón No. 2 by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, the Orchestra was joined on stage by several of the students they worked with days before in Centro Fox.

MORELIA: CULTURAL CORNERSTONE

On July 26, The Orchestra of the Americas arrived in Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacán and a UNESCO Creative City of Music. During their time in Morelia, Orchestra Fellows and Bortolameolli participated in community engagement activities at the Conservatorio de las Rosas. Founded in 1743, the Conservatorio is a place where musical tradition and innovation meet. Students from Morelia enjoyed a Q&A session with Bortolameolli, and performed chamber music pieces they prepared for this special occasion. The Conservatorio Director, Raúl Olmos Torres, gave the ensemble a guided tour of the facilities, including the Carlos Prieto campus, named after the celebrated Mexican cellist. Media also documented this exchange, including representatives of Morelia’s top 10 media, who did exclusive interviews of Bortolameolli for TV, radio, and print media. On July 27, the Orchestra performed a sold-out concert at Teatro Morelos, captivating the audience with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto performed by Oliverson, followed by interpretations of de Falla’s El Sombrero de Tres Picos with Gómez Ordaz.

CIUDAD VALLES: GATEWAY TO LA HUASTECA On July 28, the Orchestra headed north to Ciudad Valles, a city with 140,000 inhabitants and a tropical climate, to be the first international orchestra to play in Ciudad Valles. At Centro Cultural de la Huasteca, the audience lined up hours before the concert in anticipation of hearing music of Granados, Beethoven, and Moncayo. Following the concert, the audience and Fellows celebrated together with photos and conversation both on stage and in the theater lobby.

Enjoying some free time, the Orchestra traveled to Huasteca Potosina where they encountered majestic waterfalls, peaceful rivers, and emerald mountains. At the Micos Waterfalls, the Fellows enjoyed swimming and rafting activities.

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ: HISTORIC INAUGURATION Home to three museums dedicated to Mexican surrealism, San Luis Potosí has become Mexico’s surrealist destination par excellence. As part of a festival to inaugurate the Leonora Carrington Museum’s Las Musas concert hall, OA chamber ensembles gave riveting performances of Antonin Dvorak’s string quartet American, No. 12 and Piazzolla’s Oblivion with solo cellist Juan Echeverry (Colombia), in addition to OA bassist Moses Aubrey (USA) performing his solo composition I ate that bottle. OA violist and conductor of Esperanza Azteca Ciudad de Juárez, Raúl Fernando Domínguez (Mexico) conducted a performance of Fuga con parajillo by Ecuadorian composer Aldemaro Romera. State Governor, Juan Manuel Carreras López, and Head of the Directive Board of Ministry for Integral Family Development, Lorena Valle Rodríguez, made opening remarks. The concert was broadcast live by the state’s cultural radio station Radiofonía.

The Orchestra’s stay in San Luis Potosí culminated in a full orchestra concert at Teatro Alameda on July 31. Inaugurated in 1941, the multi-purpose hall is distinguished by its cinematographic interior. The Orchestra performed de Falla’s Interlude and Dance from La Vida Breve and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Oliverson, as well as Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, side by side with selected musicians from Música para la Vida (MUVI), the state’s organization for social change through music education. MUVI’s Artistic Director, Armando Coredo, also joined to conduct an encore of Márquez’s Danzón No. 2.

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MONTERREY: GRAND FINALE

Cosmopolitan Monterrey is Mexico’s third largest city and The Orchestra of the Americas’ last stop of an extensive 6-week tour through Mexico. The city features a vibrant cultural scene, mountainous landscapes, and historical monuments, including Parque La Fundidora.

On August 2, OA Fellows began the day by giving master classes to students of the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey (ESMDM), inspiring future generations in their musical goals. In the evening, in partnership with the ESMDM and Conarte, the Orchestra gave its closing concert to a sold-out audience at Teatro de la Ciudad. The stage was decorated with flags of all participating countries, and also included a red carpet and photo booth where guests commemorated their experience on this special night. Broadcast live by Monterrey TV station Televisa, Canal 8, the Orchestra performed de Falla’s El Sombrero de Tres Picos, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, led by Prieto.

After leading more than 20 performances across 12 cities on a coast-to-coast tour of Mexico, The Orchestra of the Americas’ 2019 Mexico Crescendo Tour came to an end with a celebratory dinner. As Fellows celebrated their last evening together in Mexico, guest artists and event sponsors were treated to an unforgettable patron’s reception at the home of Bárbara Herrera de Garza and Armanda Garza Sada. Reflecting on the tour experience, Sophia Senderak (USA) wrote, “Seeing the good that the music programs and youth orchestras in Mexico are doing has inspired me a great deal, and I am hoping to use this inspiration to make the next step in my career after returning from the tour.” The next day, August 3, OA Fellows traveled back to their 25 home countries with hearts full of great memories, new connections, and deeply transformed lives.

MEDIA COVERAGE

MEDIA OUTLETS

Reportur, Tribuna Noticias, Mundo Nuestro, Imagen Poblana, El Popular, Los Viajeros, K buena, Vive Mejor, La Tropical

PUEBLA

ORIZABA

BOCA DEL RÍO

TLAXCALA

GUADALAJARA

GUANAJUATO

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO

MONTERREY

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ & CIUDAD VALLES

Línea de Contraste, La Jornada de Oriente, Nexos, Síntesis, La Polilla, El Sol de Tlaxcala, Código de Tlaxcala, Quadratín, Índice Media, Altiplano

Imagen de Veracruz, los Políticos de Veracruz, El Estatal

El Sol de Córdoba, Dario de Xalapa, El Sol de Orizaba, Cultura Noroeste, Cultura.gob, Tveo Canal 41

El Ándamo, Opus 94, Leonardo Cruzio, El Heraldo Radio, Javier Poza en Fórmula, La Mujer Actual, Agenda W, Escaparate, IMER Horizonte, Telefórmula, Columna Cultural, Reforma, La Razón, ADN40, Milenio, El Heraldo, La Jornada, Música en México, Enredate Digital, Mesaryk, Notimex, Pulso Político, Portal Polítco, 20 Minutos, Arsenal, Eitmedia, Plano Informativo, Crónica, La Jornada Maya, Excelsior, Vértigo Guadalajara mi Destino, Círculo Informador, Alafuga

Caracol en Movimiento, Despierta Guanajuto, Entre el Cielo y la Tierra Canal 8, La Voz de Michoacán, IM Noticias, SMRTV, Radio Universidad, Caracol en Movimiento, Agenda Cultural Guanajuato, Boletines Guanajuato, Gaceta de Guanajuato

El Exprés, Desde Puebla, Punto de Vista, Red San Luis, SLP.gob, El Heraldo, Código San Luis, One Click, El Portal SLP, Río 19, Somos Altiplano, San Luis A Tiempo, La Brecha, Amazunchale, Aldía Noticias, Periódico Momento, Kripton, Emsavalles, Cadena Diez, Imparcial en Línea, Zona Cero Noticias, La Jornada San Luis, Potosinoticias, Closeup, Noticias San Luis, Eso Noticias SLP, Cadena Diez

AMERICAS El Diario (Bolivia); La Nación, La República (Costa Rica); El Telégrafo (Ecuador), Hoy, La Prensa (Nicaragua), El Heraldo Cuauhtemoc (Mexico); ABC Paraguay; Filarmonia (Peru)

Radio NL, Frecuencia TEC, Televisa: Monterrey al Día, Televisa: Las Noticias Matutino, Televisa: La Sabrosita, El Norte, El Horizonte, Milenio, ABC Noticias, 2x Hora Cero, Regio.com, El Porvenir

152 Print & Online Articles 19 Radio Profiles 10 Press Conferences12 TV Spots

Mi Morelia, Morelianas, Michoacan.travel, Cambio de Michoacán, Primera Plana, Quadratín, El Sol de Morelia, Respuesta, 90 Grados, Grupo Mármor, Michoacán en línea, La Voz de Michoacán, Conexión Michoacán, Visita Morelia, Redactor, Los Periodistas, Changoonga, Cultura.gob, La Zeta, Viceversa, Morelia.gob, El Sol de Zamora, Portal Hidalgo

MORELIA

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PERFORMANCES

14 Full Orchestra Concerts 7 Chamber Concerts 10 Sold-Out Performances

AUDIENCE REACH

19,875 Total Concert Attendees

EDUCATIONAL REACH

PROFILE

572,000 Instagram impressions to official tour posts.

28,600 Instagram reactions to official tour posts.

45,540 Facebook views of official tour posts.

SOCIAL MEDIA

3,196 kilometers traveled

63 hours of travel

12 cities visited

1,000 Youth reached through educational activities

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Ground & Production Costs

60%Travel13%

Tour Operation10%

Artists9%

Faculty6%

Misc2%

Presenter Contributions

50%

Charitable Contributions

48%

Concert Fees2%

Revenues Expenses

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

WE ASKED AUDIENCES

12 - 82 Age range of concert attendees

92% indicated that their concert experience changed their perception of symphonic music.

82% learned about cultures and traditions of the Americas.

“An impressive way to unite and encourage the young talents from many countries.”

“They touched our souls with their interpretations.”

“Vitality, excellence, joy, professionalism!”

“I love how people from different backgrounds come together for the same purpose, which is to play and transmit the beauty of music.”

REVIEWS

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“With great success and an audience

that never stopped applauding, The Orchestra

of the Americas flooded Sala Nezahualcóyotl with music.”

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“The Orchestra of the

Americas showed tonight that good music excites and touches the most sensitive fibers of

human beings.”

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“The Orchestra of the

Americas performed magic.”

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”The Orchestra of the

Americas pursues a musical and social objective. It is a living example of how

collaboration between private and public initiatives is fruitful if music and culture are put first.”

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WE ASKED THE ORCHESTRA

94% grew their support network of musicians and friends.

90% gained a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the cultures of the Americas.

88% Became more passionate and motivated as an artist.

MOST REWARDING EXPERIENCES

THE ORCHESTRA OF THE AMERICAS IS...

Incredible

Sharing with fellow musicians of a high level

ConnectionAn enriching musical and cultural experience

An unforgettable journey

Learning with friendship and joy

Working with Faculty

18%

Cultural exchange through performing with musicians from

the Americas16%

Playing among musicians of a high

level15%

Working with Conductors14%

Working with Guest Artists13%

Discovering Mexico13%

Full Orchestra Concerts

11%

ORCHESTRA

Violin Aubree Oliverson, USA, concertmasterRoman Yearian, USA, assistant concertmaster Gustavo Arauz Lobo, Costa Rica Gastón Bentancor, Uruguay Valeria Blanco Mota, Mexico Franklin Bolívar, Mexico Isabelle Bouchard, Canada Faridde Caparo, Peru Rodrigo Fernando Castillo Bermejo, Pere José Alejandro Castillo Velázquez, Mexico Carlos Eduardo Chavarria Hernandez, Nicaragua Yilian Concepción Valada, Cuba Gabriela Fogo, Brazil Magali Gavazzi-April, Canada Colin Laursen, USA Alba Layana Izurieta, Ecuador Abdel Méndez, El Salvador Ileana Montoya Rodas, Honduras Jose Miguel Morales, Guatemala Paola Valentina Nava Romero, Mexico Mayra Camila Parra Aparicio, Colombia Luis Gabriel Peña Figueroa, Chile Carolina Pons Martínez, Puerto Rico Marienn Sanchez, Mexico Ivan Scheinvar Tavares, Brazil Chelsea Thompson, Belize

Viola Henry Arévalo, Mexico Orlando Javier Barajas Soria, Mexico Ever Cruz, Cuba Raúl Fernando Domínguez Cortez, Mexico Rafael Gargate Santamaria, Peru Mariel Constanza Godoy Fuentes, Chile Jesús Eduardo Mujica Parra, Venezuela Priscila Rodriguez, Bolivia Renan Sardelari, Brazil Waleska Vallenilla, Venezuela

Cello Haziel Cândido da Silva Santos, Brazil Jorge Alberto Carranza Palma, Ecuador Luis Alejandro Castillo Valenzuela, Venezuela Juan David Echeverry Aristizábal, Colombia Eleanor Hopwood, Canada Johanna Mora Colmenares, Venezuela Nancy Olivares, Mexico Diego Rodriguez, USA/Venezuela

Double Bass José Guillermo Arévalos Vigo, Paraguay Moses Aubrey, USA Felipe Devincenzi, Argentina Israel Alfonso Rivera Ortega, Mexico José Arnoldo Valladares Ortiz, Mexico Gabriela Alejandra Vidal, Venezuela

Flute Manuel Astudillo Quintero, Chile Allison DeFrancesco, USA Maria Vallejo, Ecuador

Oboe Nícolas Nemitz, BrasilJuan David Torres, Mexico Pedro José Vásquez Pérez, Venezuela

Clarinet Sara Aratake, USA Lucas Ferreira, Brazil Iván Alejandro Hernández Hernández, Mexico Javier Morales-Martinez, Mexico/USA

Bassoon Cristian Andrés Coliver Sánchez, Venezuela Victoria Merlo, Argentina Bee Ungar, USA

French Horn Carlos Oswaldo Martínez, Venezuela Weverton Santos, Brazil Sophia Senderak, USA David Somoza, Venezuela David Tarté, Panama/USA

Trumpet Juan Carlos Aguilar Flores, Mexico Luis Eduardo Carrillo Vázquez, Mexico Andrés Felipe Estrada Casanova, Colombia Juan Felipe Lince Ramírez, Colombia

Trombone Harry Gonzalez, USA Erick Valentín López Hernández, Mexico David Santos, Brazil (bass)

Tuba Vicente Chavarria Ortiz, Mexico

Percussion Vania Calvil, Chile (timpani)Hilvic González, Venezuela Arthur Lin, USA Davi Martinelli de Lira, Brazil Federico Rivitti, Argentina Juan Sebastián Sánchez Duque, Colombia

Harp Alexis Colner, USA Sarah Veber, Canada

Piano Juan Galicia, México

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TOUR PERSONNEL

CONDUCTORSCarlos Miguel Prieto, Music DirectorPaolo Bortolameolli, Assistant ConductorJulio Saldaña, Guest ConductorElisa Vegas, Guest ConductorAlejandra Urrutia, Guest ConductorJuan Ignacio Beracochea, Guest ConductorArmando Coredo, Guest Conductor

GUEST ARTISTSGil Shaham, violinJorge Federico Osorio, pianoCarter Johnson, pianoAubree Oliverson, violinAlejandra Gómez Ordaz, mezzo-sopranoFredrika Brillembourg, mezzo-soprano

COMPOSERSGabriela OrtizCristóbal MarYán

FACULTYLeon Spierer, violin & Head of Faculty, Berlin Philharmonic Otto Derolez, violin, Brussels Philharmonic José Aurelio Castillo, violin, National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica Craig Mumm, viola, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Ilmari Hopkins, cello, Stavanger Philharmonic Dominic Seldis, bass, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Mary Ann Mumm, community engagement, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Leone Buyse, flute, Boston Symphony Orchestra Pedro Diaz, oboe, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Michael Webster, clarinet, Rochester Philharmonic Rodion Tolmachev, bassoon, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra Javier Gandara, French horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Mauro Maur, trumpet, Rome Opera House Orchestra Martin Schippers, trombone/tuba, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Fernando Meza, percussion, University of Minnesota & Minnesota Orchestra Edith Ruiz, piano, UNAM Ricardo Castro, piano, Haute École de Musique Janet Paulus, harp, Orquesta

TOUR CREWAna Aparicio, Development AssociatePilar de los Ríos, Travel ManagerVanda Gaidamovic, Director of TouringCarlos García León, Assistant Personnel/CommunicationsMalgorzata Kuczmowska, Personnel ManagerRoman Landeros, Stage ManagerChristine Lauck, Communications OfficerGilberto Martínez, Site CoordinatorPablo Maya, Tour LiaisonMarisol Medina, NurseJuan Carlos Mora, Stage ManagerAndrés Ortiz, Special Situations OfficerLarissa Powers, LibrarianDiego Ramos Merino, Videographer/PhotographerJan Tomala, Associate Tour Director

PRIVATE EVENT HOSTSRicardo Obert, PueblaAnabel Alvarado Varela, TlaxcalaNathan & Perla Shabot, Ciudad de MexicoAbraham & Linda Shabot, Ciudad de MexicoUnited States Consulate, GuadalajaraGovernor Juan Manuel Carreras, San Luis PotosíBarbara Herrera de Garza, Monterrey

INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEESElisabeth Brillembourg Mercedes Carrillo Lizette CorroConcepcion DebusmannTeri Galvez & Michael ClearyKatja JanovskyArturo Brillembourg & Hilda Ochoa-BrillembourgCecilia & Guillermo SchultzBuzz & Ursula Tenny

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The Orchestra’s chamber ensemble performs in Boston, New York, Washington, and Costa Rica. The First Lady of Mexico and the First Lady of the United States attend a concert in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. The Orchestra performs in Mexico City, Puebla, Cuernavaca, and Morelia in its first exclusive Mexico Tour.

The Orchestra’s chamber ensemble performs at Harvard University, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Carnegie Hall for Paquito D’Rivera’s 50 Years in Show Business celebration. The Orchestra plays for local Virginia and New York public schools. The Orchestra tours Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina led by Carlos Miguel Prieto and Gustavo Dudamel and performs with renowned Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero.

The Orchestra debuts in the European countries of Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, and England, and performs with acclaimed artists including Plácido Domingo, Pilos Popovic, Plamena Mangova, Edmundo Ramirez, and Gabriela Montero. The Orchestra performs four concerts featuring Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion under the baton of conductor Kent Nagano.

20062004

TIMELINE

20032002 2005

The Orchestra’s chamber ensemble performs with Paquito D’Rivera in the United Nations and The Kennedy Center under the direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto. The Orchestra performs 17 concerts in Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, and Mexico under the baton of Carlos Miguel Prieto.

The Orchestra performs at The Kennedy Center, The Americas Society, and OAS in its Camerata Concerts Series, under the baton of Plácido Domingo, Gustavo Dudamel, and Benjamin Zander. The Orchestra tours USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela, and performs with renowned guest artists including Yo-Yo Ma at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Teatro Colón, among other famed concert halls.

The Orchestra prepares and performs Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia at Castleton Farms under the baton of Lorin Maazel, launching the first Castleton Residency for Young Artists.

20082007

The Orchestra performs for the OAS Annual General Assembly in Medellín. The Orchestra performs with saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and soprano Brenda Feliciano. The Orchestra tours Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay featuring pianist Nelson Freire and cellist Antonio Meneses under the direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto and Marcelo Lehninger.

The Orchestra tours the United States and Canada, performing in the Domaine Forget, Palais Montcalm, and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra’s Knowlton Festivals. The Orchestra participates in the Orchestra Program for Youth at Risk in the Caribbean, with the Organization of American States. The Orchestra participates in the VIII Festival Internazionale di Musica e Arte Sacra directed by Helmuth Rilling.

The Orchestra performs in Carnegie Hall with Valery Gergiev, Julian Rachlin, Joshua Bell, and Carlos Miguel Prieto. The Orchestra performs 24 concerts in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil, under the batons of Carlos Miguel Prieto and Dante Anzolini featuring Joshua Bell and Philip Glass. The Orchestra presents two concerts in Santo Domingo’s Teatro Nacional as 2010 Cultural Capital of the Americas.

The Orchestra leads a 17-concert tour of Mexico, performing in Mexico’s most famed theaters including Palacio Bellas Artes. The Orchestra performs in the Young Euro Classic Festival in Berlin and in Philip Glass’ Days and Nights Festival in California. The China Tour marks the Orchestra’s Asian debut, with a Residence and Tour under the leadership of Jose Serebrier.

2009 2010 2011

The Orchestra leads 11-concert national tour of Chile and performs with acclaimed violinist Sarah Chang and pianist Louis Lortie in cities ranging from La Serena to Frutillar. The unveiling of the Global Leaders Program saw the selection of 24 bright young leaders, who were sent around the globe on Field Assignments, training young musicians and enriching lives.

2012

2016

The Orchestra represents the Americas-led movement of orchestras for social development on tour across the Baltic and Nordic region. Performances in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany in partnership with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

The Global Leaders Program expands to include Field Assignments in Africa, and grows Cohort to include diverse top applicants from around the world.

The 12-concert, 6-country tour of Central America completes the “Connections Tour” series, a celebration of the significance of Central America as a bridge to the world. The Global Leaders Program continues in its second year, with over 17 Field Assignments hosted by 13 countries, and more than 30 pioneering faculty lecturers from many of the world’s top academic institutions.

The Orchestra leads a pioneering tour of the Caribbean, performing concerts in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, marking the first orchestra concert in Jamaica in over 50 years. The Orchestra leads community outreach in Haiti, working with over 300 young musicians.

The Global Leaders Program expands to include Field Assignments in Europe and Asia.

The Orchestra serves as a headlining orchestra at the Pan American Games in Toronto, in addition to touring in the provinces of Quebec and holding the Residence in Moncton, hosted by the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra and Sistema New Brunswick.

The Global Leaders Program partners with Oxford and McGill Universities to offer graduates certification in Social Entrepreneurship, Teaching Artistry, and Orchestral Leadership.

2013 2014 2015

The Orchestra returns to South America in celebration of the Southern Cone nations of Chile, Argentina, and Brazil as leaders in the movement of orchestras for social transformation.

The Global Leaders Program expands its academic curators to a network of nine world-class institutions, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and Duke Universities.

2017

The Orchestra travels to Europe to debut at the Edinburgh International Festival, The Rheingau Music Festival, and Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie. The project includes commercial recordings in Poland, and a groundbreaking tour through Ukraine.

The Global Leaders Program grows its annual Cohort to 40 participants, comprising representatives of 25 nations. Fieldwork sites broaden to cover five continents.

2018

40+social music

initiatives launched by

alumni

concerts performed around the globe

average annual # of registrations to apply

115,000+ Bogotá | city with largest social media following

Venezuela | country with most Facebook fans

Venezuela | country with most applicants

Español | first language of most fans

$0cost to

participate

24average age of musicians

250+alumni working in professional

orchestras worldwide

countries toured

34

# of musicians accepted annually

80

1,250# of Orchestra

alumni (2002-2018)

250,000+live

audiences reached

26countries

represented

350+

5,000+

26

$10kvalue of each

musician scholarship

$0cost to

audition

QUICK STATS

If OA is the future of the symphony orchestra, then that future is secure. Philip Glass

In The Orchestra of the Americas, young leaders become musical ambassadors.Yo-Yo Ma

I learn from them...from their passion, their talent, and their joy.Plácido Domingo

OA explains that what unites us as people is greater than that which separates us. Paulo Coelho

The Orchestra of the Americas is a model for the world.David Rockefeller, Jr.

Triumphant...let those who despair of the young ponder last night’s concert. -The Boston Globe (United States)

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)

Excellent concert! The Orchestra brings color and youth to the classical music. -Xinmin Evening News (Shanghai, China)

The Orchestra of the Americas is the melody of the Americas. -El Comercio (Lima, Peru)

The Orchestra of the Americas charts a new map with music. -La Nación (Caracas, Venezuela)

In this Orchestra, the quest for musical excellence can break the cycle of poverty. -Newsweek (Latin America)

A rapturous performance of Rachmaninoff... -Los Angeles Times (United States)

Winner of the 2015 Latin Grammy “Best Classical Album”

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The creme de la creme of international youth orchestras. -The Star (Canada)

The term “concert” does not begin to describe the magic of the evening. -Hamburger Abendblatt (Germany)

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA OF THE AMERICAS

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ABOUT THE OA GROUP

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

Martha ArgerichJoshua BellSarah ChangThomas ClamorJohn CoriglianoPaquito D’RiveraRoberto DiazGustavo DudamelTan DunJames EhnesChristoph EschenbachIngrid FliterNelson FreirePhilip GlassGiancarlo GuerreroMaría GuinandMiguel Harth-BedoyaAlex Klein

José Antonio Abreu, in memoriamThe Hon. Madeleine K. AlbrightOswaldo CisnerosPaulo CoelhoCecilia Morales MontesDavid Rockefeller, Jr.Mario Vargas LlosaLeague of American OrchestrasThe Americas SocietyOrganization of American StatesVenezuela sin límites

Board of Directors

Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg, Venezuela & USA, ChairmanMark C. Churchill, USA, Vice ChairmanCarol Grefenstette Bates, USA, TreasurerCecilia Schultz, Mexico & USA, Secretary

New England Conservatory Vision, Inc

ARTISTIC COUNCILLouis LortieYo-Yo MaArturo MárquezBranford MarsalisPedro MartinezRoberto MinczukGabriela MonteroEnnio MorriconeYannick Nézet-Séguin Cristina OrtizHelmuth RillingLeonard SlatkinMaximiano ValdesEmmanuel VillaumeJohn WilliamsBenjamin ZanderDavid Zinman

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

FOUNDING INSTITUTIONS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

David J. Bates, USAArturo Brillembourg, Venezuela & USAElisabeth Brillembourg, Venezuela & USATeresa A.L. de Bulgheroni, ArgentinaPedro Burelli, Venezuela & USAMario Cáder-Frech, El Salvador & USAJane Lipton Cafritz, USAThe Hon. Nigel Clarke MP, JamaicaTerry L. Coles, CanadaMargarita Copello de Rodríguez, DRLizette Corro, Panama & USAFernando Cortés McAllister, ColombiaFelipe Antonio Custer, PeruPauline & Roberto Dañino, PeruIsabel & Ricardo Ernst, USAGabriela Febres-Cordero, Venezuela & USARafael Febres-Cordero, Venezuela & USA

Alejandro Figueroa Jaramillo, ColombiaLeonor Filardo, VenezuelaTerence Ford-Gladwell, PanamaLeonor Gonzalez-Luft, Venezuela & GermanyAmbassador Emanuel Gonzalez-Revilla & Mrs. Luciana Miro de Gonzalez-Revilla, PanamaRonald E.M. Goodman, USAWilliam Haseltine, USAMaria & Carlos Lacayo, NicaraguaDonna Lauderdale, USAMirella & Daniel Levinas, Argentina & USAJoAnn Mason, USAJorge P. Montoya, PeruMichael Olding, USAPilar O’Leary, USAGaston Ormazabal, Chile & USA

Maria Benilde & Nelson Ortiz, VenezuelaEfrain Paesky, ArgentinaThomas Pheasant, USAJuan Emilio Posada, ColombiaAndrew Quale, USADrina Rendic, ChileJuan Carlos Rincones, Venezuela & USANuria Robles, Venezuela & USAJavier Sancho, SpainGuillermo Schultz, Mexico & USADavid M. Schwarz, USAPepita Serrano, MexicoSuzanne Siskel, USAJody Steiger, Costa Rica & USAEnrique Valdez, DRJohn Waterston, USA

DIRECTORS

Cristina Vollmer de Burelli, Venezuela & USA, Member At-LargeRolf Meijer-Werner, Venezuela, Member At-LargeTimothy E. Owens, USA, Member-At-LargeBarron M. Tenny, USA, Member At-Large

CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO, Music DirectorPLÁCIDO DOMINGO, Artistic Advisor

Advisory Councils

Management

Cayla Inserra, Director of OperationsHelen Cooney, Strategic Growth & Development Manager

Marina Spindler, Chief Community OfficerMary Marcellin, Accountant

Katarina Weir, Co-CEO, Executive Director Mark Gillespie, Co-CEO, Creative Director & General Manager

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ORCHESTRA LEADERSHIP

ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA OF THE AMERICASCONTRIBUTORS

CIRCLE OF THE AMERICAS BENEFACTORBrillembourg Ochoa Family Foundation

PATRON MEMBER

CONTRIBUTOR SUPPORTER

List as of 4 September 2019

Ann & Gordon Getty FoundationBarbara Herrera de Garza Carol Grefenstette-Bates & David Bates Cecilia & Guillermo Schultz Fundación Azteca & Ricardo Obert

Fundación Bolívar DaviviendaGAP FoundationHildegard Behrens Foundation Jorge Paulo LemannMarcelo KayathWerner Pellehn

AnonymousCostanza & Jorge MontoyaCraig DixFundação OSESP & Horacio Lafer PivaFundación Banco de BogotáGabriela Febres-Cordero Jacqueline & Marc LelandLinky & Stanley MottaLisa Barry & James E. GaleMaria Benilde & Nelson OrtizMarta & Ernesto Fernandez HolmannMary & Armeane Choksi

Mercedes & Santiago YbarraMirella & Daniel LevinasNathan ShabotSachiko KunoSantiago Fernandez CastroSuzanne SiskelTeresa & Eric BendicksonThomas JoyceThomas Rutherfoord FoundationTimothy E. Owens & David Nathan CooperUrsula & Barron Tenny US Embassy in Mexico

Ambassador Emanuel Gonzalez-Revilla & Mrs. Luciana Miro de Gonzalez- Revilla The Anna & Michael Zaoui FoundationAnnie Totah Brian MurdockCristina & Pedro Burelli Elisabeth T. BrillembourgElise & Tully FriedmanEmily & Antoine van Agtmael Gumersindo Oliveros JoAnn & John MasonJuan Carlos Rincones & Thomas PheasantKatherine Brittain Bradley KIPP DC

Klaus Luft StiftungMari Carmen Servitje & Nicolas MariscalMark C. ChurchillMichael OldingThe Hon. Nigel Clarke MPNuria Robles OSM Manulife Competition & Fondation Ariane & Réal Plourde Pauline Beck & Roberto Dañino Rafael Febres-Cordero Ronald E. M. Goodman Sally & Andrew QualeStacie & Mike ArpeyTerry L. Coles US Embassy in Chile

Akirdge Family FoundationConcepcion DebusmannDavid GarlockDerek LuytenEduardo Elsztain Jose SolisJulia SalviMario Cader-Frech & Robert WennettMarkus KrygierMary MocharyPilar AlemanRachel ScallanRoderick Von LipseyRolf Meijer-Werner

Ronna LevinTerence Ford-GladwellTeri GalvezTobin Moore

Adriana GluskiAngela KinchBonnie McElveen-Hunter Brigitte BenteleChristopher WalkerDonna LauderdaleEnrique ValdezEugenia Meijer-WernerThe Greater Washington Community FoundationH. W. RadinIsabel & Ricardo ErnstJames HolmanJennifer & Arturo Brillembourg

Kate & Kimani LittleKen MacLeodKerstin HsuLily & John WaterstonLizette CorroLourdes Lopez-IsaMarcos GalvanyMary Katherine Metcalfe & Langdon Wheeler NICH BelizeProArte Puerto RicoSagrario Perez SotoSusana NaimVeronica Lopez

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