XalapaSymphonyOrchestraXalapa - Veracruz - México

Founded in 1929, the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra (OSX) exemplifies the cultural commitment the University of Veracruz - one of the largest and most important public universities in Mexico.

on e of th e most renown ed orch estras i n M exico

Today, thanks to the efforts of many Mexicans and people from around the

world who consider music to be one of the highest manifestations of the

human spirit, it has become

Pablo Casals, Cellist

which reunited such renowned musicians as the aforementioned Casals, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Andre Navarra, Zara Nelsova and Mstislav Rostropovich.

Th roughout its 85-year h istory, th e Xalapa Sym phony Or-ch estra has proj ected its m usical vision both nationally an d i nternationally, taki ng on a leadi ng role i n major artistic events i n M exico. For i nstance,

Pablo CasalsInternational Cello Festivaland Competition in 1959

Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Worldwi de, th e OSX represented M exico i n th e Eu ropalia I nternational Arts Festival i n 1993 an d has tou red i nternationally, most recently to Belgiu m, th e N eth erlan ds, Luxem bou rg an d Germany i n 2004 an d to Guatemala i n 2010, wh ere it was hai led as "th e foremost am bassador of M exican m usic an d creativity."

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Among the most notable soloists to perform with the OSX are: Pierre Fournier, Horacio Gutiérrez, Claudio Arrau, Mitslaw Rostropovitch, Henryk Szering, Angélica Morales, Manuel Su-arez, Emil Gilels, Ruggiero Ricci, Mi-chael Rabin, Jorge Luis Prats, Alfred Brendel, Plácido Domingo, Piotr Palec-zny, Konstanty Kulka, Andrea Bocelli, Rosario Andrade, Vladimir Spivakov, Norman Krieger, María Luisa Tamez, Carlos Prieto, Manuel Ramos, Richard Markson, Grant Johannensen, Olivia Gorra, Jorge Federico Osorio, Richard Stoltzman, Philippe Quint and Javier Camarena.

Krzysztof PendereckiConductor

Eduardo MataConductor

The Xalapa Symphony Orchestra has hosted many prestigious conductors and soloists, and has premiered many new pieces which, along with the stan-dard works, constitute a strong reper-tory that has set the standard for other Mexican orchestras. Among the long list of conductors that have performed with the OSX, some of the most prominent are: Hermann Scherchen, Fritz Reiner, Neeme Jarvi, Julián Carrillo, Eduardo Mata, Jorge Mester, Hans Zanotelli, José Iturbe, Bruno Campanella, Jorma Panula, Zuohuang Chen and Krzysztof Penderecky.

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Larry Kirkegaard has consulted on a significant number of the world’s performing arts facilities designed or renovated over the past forty years. He has been a pioneer-ing figure in the field of architectural acous-tics, helping to redefine the relationship between music and architecture - achievements recognized by the Acoustical Society of America, American Institute of Architects, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, and conductors and musicians around the world.

One of Brazil`s most internationally renowned artistsSince January of 2012, Lanfranco Marcelletti has been the Music Director of the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra, with whom he has pledged to devote the passion for music and professionalism that has characterized his career. In addition, he has established a rapport with the audience that regularly attends the Xalapa Symphony’s concerts, relating entertaining historical anecdotes of the performed works in his charismatic and effusive style.

LanfrancoMarcelletti

Music Director

PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES, MEXICO CITYfebruary 22, 2014

Nezahualcoyotl concerT hall, Mexico CITYnovember 29 , 2012

Giuseppe Verdi’s RequiemChoir of the University of Veracruz

Nezahualcoyotl concerT hall, Mexico CITYnovember 29 , 2012

Te Deum, Anton Bruckner

"The orchestra is first rate and they have just moved into their new hall-one of the most acoustically beautiful spaces in latin america!"Amit Peled, Israeli cellist

"the xalapa symphony orchestra is one of the best in the country"Jorge Federico Osorio, Mexican pianist

"The xalapa symphony orchestra sounded great and extremely secure. I hope to return again soon."Elena Herrerra, Cuban conductor

"I am honored to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of my artistic career with my beloved Xalapa Symphony."Javier Camarena, Mexican Tenor

"I a lways lov e to co m e to Xa la pa a n d wo r k w ith th i s fi n e o rc h estra...w e a r e o ld fr i en d s!"James Paul, US Conductor

"Th e O SX prov i d es a lot o f s u ppo rt a n d m a k es m e feel s ec u r e."Faustino Díaz, Mexican Trombonist

"Th e O SX gav e a n i n c r ed i b le per fo r m a n c e o f M a h ler`s

Fi fth Sym ph o ny"Sylvain Gasancon, French Conductor

"Th e s o u n d o f th i s o rc h estra i s s pectac u la r!"Richard Stoltzman, US Clarinetist

Xalapa Symphony OrchestraXalapa, Veracruz, México

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