Music exists because of you!
Thank you! The music exists because of you. When someone receives it, the sound becomes meaningful. There is nothing sadder than a concert without people. Nothing sadder than instruments that sound for no one. That is why in the Minería Symphony Orchestra, before anything else, there is you. Our orchestra exists thanks to you. [...]
The perfect Christmas playlist for your Posada 2025
The posadas season (December 16 to 24) is about to begin. Over the centuries, they have evolved from Christmas Masses to colorful popular events with live music, piñatas, and sparklers. Nowadays, posadas have become a magical celebration of joy and reflection that […]
What is The Nutcracker about?
The Nutcracker has become almost synonymous with Christmas. Its influence on the contemporary world is far-reaching. This Tchaikovsky ballet is simply moving and unforgettable. It contains some of the catchiest melodies in history and has the power to unite families around the Christmas holidays. Despite its fame, [...]
How is Music and Musician's Day celebrated in Mexico?
All of us are musical. We sing without realizing it. We dance to celebrate. Even when we walk we are following a rhythm. Music follows us no matter what we do. It is an inseparable part of our existence. But in its professional dimension, music of excellence, especially when we experience it live, has the power to [...]
Why is contemporary classical music so ugly?
"Why isn't there a Mozart, a Beethoven, a great classic of contemporary classical music today?". It is a common question in our days. There is a short answer: We live in different times. Also a deeper approach: From the 18th century until the beginning of the 20th century there was an ideal language: tonality. Mozart, Beethoven and any composer who [...]
Bizet's Carmen, that opera that changes your life (everything you need to know to listen to it for the first time).
Carmen by Bizet, why is it an extraordinary opera? There are events that change our lives. That mark a before and after in our history. On musical grounds, Bizet's Carmen is that kind of work. It is simply unforgettable. But what makes it so extraordinary? Some will tell you: "It's its electrifying overture". Y [...]
Stockhausen and his thrilling delirium: quartet for strings and four helicopters!
Chronicle of the day Stockhausen flew a string quartet When it was announced in 1995 that Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007) had written a quartet for strings and four helicopters with pilots, we all thought it was a joke. Rather, a matter of conceptual art. Of discourse. That kind of monumental and nonsensical musical works [...]
Giulio Caccini: the Renaissance genius who changed the course of music
Yesterday we commemorated the birth of Giulio Caccini, a revolutionary figure in Western music. This composer, born on October 8, 1551, redefined the musical landscape. He challenged the established rules and paved the way for a new style: opera. Caccini, with his gift for expressing emotions through monody, set [...]
Between national holidays and the seismic season, the music you need to get through September in calm.
At the Sinfónica de Minería, we firmly believe that excellent music unites, inspires and transforms lives. When it comes to celebration, music is essential to accentuate joy. But in times of unrest, music also has the power to serenade. September in Mexico is an intense month. Of mixed emotions. It is [...]
Discover the Italian secret behind the Mexican National Anthem!
The traditional Mexican Program of the Sinfónica de Minería (September 12 and 13 at the Nezahualcóyotl Concert Hall) will cover masterpieces of the 20th century, but presents an unexpected element. Among Huapango by Moncayo, Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez, Redes by Silvestre Revueltas and Sones de mariachi by Blas Galindo, the Concierto [...]
