Like a comet trailing sparkling stardust, Jalisco Philharmonic Director Alondra de la Parra has swept into Guadalajara, five weekends into the orchestra’s fall season and showing signs of her renowned drawing power, which promises to fill the Teatro Degollado at every concert she directs.
Affectionately dubbed Mighty Mouse by some JPO musicians, and called demanding by others, the slender 32-year-old, born and educated in New York, but otherwise very much Mexican, already boasts a staggering international resume.
Despite these accomplishments, the leadership of the orchestra, whose baton De la Parra took less than a year ago, is still in flux due to the recent national, state and local elections. Despite this, De la Parra seems confident — she has already planned the orchestra’s programs beyond the current season.
*Restricted Article* - To view rest of this content, please login or register..
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
