Program Overview
The Mineria Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto, is set to present an electrifying concert this weekend (August 9 and 10) at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl. The program, number 6, will feature the national premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ Symphony No. 1, “My Great Dream,” Antonín Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, and William Walton’s Violin Concerto with James Ehnes as the soloist.
About the Composers and Performers
Carlos Miguel Prieto, the artistic director of the orchestra, describes the program as “a huge challenge” that will captivate the audience due to the novelty of Contreras’ symphony, the performance of Dvorák’s renowned symphony, and the presence of James Ehnes as a distinguished soloist.
James Ehnes, hailed as an “exceptional violinist” by The Times, has won two Grammy Awards and three Gramophone Awards. He is a sought-after soloist with prestigious orchestras worldwide, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, and the Cleveland Orchestra. In the 2024-2025 season, Ehnes was named “resident artist” of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Concert Details
On the upcoming weekend, Ehnes will mesmerize the audience at Sala Nezahualcóyotl with his Stradivarius violin “Marsick,” crafted in 1715, while performing Walton’s Violin Concerto.
There will be a public rehearsal on Friday, August 8, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is James Ehnes? James Ehnes is an acclaimed Canadian violinist known for his performances with renowned orchestras worldwide. He has won multiple Grammy and Gramophone Awards.
- What is the significance of the concert? The concert will feature the national premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ Symphony No. 1, Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, and Walton’s Violin Concerto with James Ehnes as the soloist.
- When and where will the concert take place? The Mineria Symphony Orchestra concert is scheduled for August 9 and 10 at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl.
- Is there a public rehearsal? Yes, there will be a public rehearsal on August 8 from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl.
