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THE MEXICO
TOURISM BOARD NAMES INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN CONDUCTOR ALONDRA DE LA PARRA AS
CULTURAL AMBASSADOR FOR MEXICO’S TOURISM
Photo Credit: Abby Ross
Miami, FL May 13th, 2009 – The Mexico Tourism Board has chosen Mexican Orchestra
Conductor, Alondra de la Parra, as Cultural Ambassador for Mexico’s Tourism. Having
earned a place as one of the most promising conductors on the international
conducting scene today, Alondra now has the significant role of directing Mexico’s
rich culture, divine beauty and essence through her work in music.
One
of the most compelling conductors of her generation, de la Parra was recently
named one of six "Young Artists on the Rise" by Symphony magazine,
and she also holds the distinction of being the first woman from Mexico to conduct in New York City. By joining forces with Mexico, she
hopes to showcase the cultural diversity of her country as her inspiration for
her work.
“Alondra has the ability to inspire her
fans and followers. She is a vibrant, reflection of what Mexico is composed of and is the
perfect fit for what a cultural ambassador embodies. The Mexico
Tourism Board chose her because of her cultural, musical and
distinguished artistic beauties that accurately reflect those of Mexico.
We are thrilled that she has joined us on this journey.” said Oscar
Fitch, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board.
Alondra,
who at just 28 leads the New York-based Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas,
offers spellbinding and vibrant performances that have garnered the attention
of international and national media, hailing her as being "uncommonly
gifted, her blood and bones breathe music.”
"Mexico
is like a symphony played by an orchestra.It is a dynamic score filled with emotion, colors, tastes and joyful
harmonies, rich in history but reinventing itself every day.Its score engages your soul and transports
you to distant places with no boundaries, taking you from the quiet sounds of
the Sonora
desert, to the loud and dense impenetrable jungles of the Mayan territory, to
the soothing sounds of its golden beaches at sunset.Mexico fills your senses with
passion and its magical wonders are always a strong source of
inspiration."
Among her recent conducting highlights are concerts with the Houston Symphony,
the San Antonio Symphony, and the Singapore Sun Festival Orchestra where she
collaborated with the actor Geoffrey Rush. She also recorded and served as
music producer for the soundtrack of the new movie by Michel Gondry, acclaimed
French director of Eternal Sunshine of
the Spotless Mind.
Most
recently, De la Parra conducted a gala concert with the Washington National
Opera and Placido Domingo, entitled "Placido Domingo Sings: From My Latin
Soul."
About Alondra de la Parra
In
2004, at the age of only 23, Alondra de la Parra founded the New York-based
Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
with the mission to promote the work of young soloists and composers of the
American continent. Since its founding, POA has engaged in international tours,
produced recordings, as well as initiating a Young Composers´ Competition and
establishing an Arts and Education Program. During the summer of 2009, POA will
be in residence at Napa Valley´s (CA) Festival del Sole and the Stowe Summer
Music Festival (VT). Alondra de la Parra lives in New York City. She is represented worldwide
by Tanja Dorn at IMG Artists.
The
Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state
governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico’s tourism attractions
and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTBisMexico’stourismpromotionagency, and its participants include membersofboththeprivateandpublicsectors.The MTB has offices throughoutNorthAmerica,Europe,JapanandLatinAmerica.For more information on destinations and
online trip bookings please go to www.visitmexico.com
and www.mexico-update.com .
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