Cambio de estación

Stronger

Arturo Chacón-Cruz  a native of Sonora, Mexico, is considered one of the top operatic tenors of his generation. 

He established himself as a leading man appearing in the most renowned theaters and concert halls across the globe. He has sung over 60 roles in 30 countries.

He has sung private recitals for His Majesties Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos of Spain, as well as a concert for all the leaders of Iberoamerica, and His Majesty King Felipe of Spain. He has been featured on CNN, FOX, Telemundo, Univision, TV Azteca, Televisa,Vanity Fair, GQ, Esquire, Opera News, People, and on most of the major news and entertainment outlets.

Sonora Philharmonic Orchestra

The consolidation of the SFO in 2003 marked the successful culmination of a decade of formative efforts and the beginning of a new stage in the cultural life of our state. Since then, the Philharmonic has presented concerts in the main cities of the state and has the objective of covering the entire geography of Sonora, as well as participating in interdisciplinary projects such as opera and contemporary dance, in order to strengthen professional artistic development in the state.

Since then, it has gradually become one of the most important orchestras in the northwest of Mexico. In recent years, it has worked with conductors and soloists such as Enrique Patrón de Rueda, Jorge Federico Osorio, Sumi Jo, Stewart Neill, Fernando Lozano, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Horacio Franco, Roberto Limón, Olivia Gorra, Encarnación Vázquez, Martha Félix, Arturo Chacón, Fernando de la Mora. Its titular directors have been maestros Gastón Serrano, Alfredo Hernández Reyes, Rey Alejandro Conde; currently the artistic director is maestro Christian Gohmer.

The present release features contemporary music for clarinet and electronic media. Fernando Domínguez is currently the main exponent of the contemporary repertoire for clarinet in Mexico. In addition, he teaches courses aimed at students of composition on contemporary technique and writing for clarinet are carried out on a daily basis in the country's professional schools. His repertoire includes works by Franco Donatoni, Brian Ferneyhough, Helmout Lachernmann, Pierre Boulez, Isang Yun, and Eliott Carter, among others. As a soloist, he has performed with the Life and Movement Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of the National Preparatory School, Symphony Orchestra of the National Polytechnic Institute, Chamber Orchestra of Fine Arts, Chamber Orchestra of Fine Arts, Carlos Chávez Symphony Orchestra and OFUNAM.

This new release from Cuarteto Aurora features music for string trio and piano by Mexican composers. Cuarteto Aurora was formed in 2004 under the passionate vision of Mrs. Inesse Salaks who in a driven but loving fashion shaped this female-only piano quartet. The group began by performing in multiple venues in Mexico, leaving a clear testament of their ability to take on scores from the classical, romantic, and contemporary periods, with a rich and splendid interpretation. In their concerts, they include works by Mexican composers written and aimed especially for this ensemble of talented artists. The quartet has played in the Ciclo de Musica de Camara of UNAM, in multiple festivals like the Festival Cultural de Zacatecas, and the International Forum of New Music “Manuel Enriquez,” among others.

Así es mi tierra

Ensemble 5o Elemento was formed by Mexican musicians who came together to explore jazz and all it's rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic facets. Their repertoire covers a broad spectrum, from jazz classics of the sixties a la Miles Davis, to contemporary jazz works inspired by Spanish influences. Most of the pieces they play are composed by the members themselves. The present release is presented in honor of the group's 20th anniversary and features a programme of Mexican jazz.

LOS ATEMPERADOS / HOPE

Los Atemperados v2.0: De barro y maiz

Live, in Los Angeles, California

Zarahuato: Danzones and Other Mexican Dances

Huapango! (Recorded by E. Thomas Stanford)

Ana Caridad Acosta: How Lovely Is My Land!

ZUNZURI: Di Da Bi Da Jazz

Los Utrera (Los)