Thank you for an unforgettable musical year!
2025 has been an extraordinary year for the Minería Symphony Orchestra: from Sir Bryn Terfel's debut in Mexico to John Adams conducting his own violin concerto. And these historic achievements were made possible thanks to you: the audience that accompanied us throughout the year. We are an orchestra convinced that music has [...]
Who was Beethoven: the genius who revolutionized music
Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most influential composers in the history of music. He was born in Bonn in 1770 and died in Vienna in 1827. He was a musical genius who completely transformed the European compositional landscape. His life was marked by progressive deafness which, paradoxically, did not prevent him from creating some of the […]
How music works, according to David Byrne
You've probably wondered how music works: why do some songs move you and others leave you cold? Why does a certain band sound glorious in a small club and disastrous in a stadium? David Byrne, former leader of Talking Heads, asks himself the same questions and offers clear, curious, and […]
Who was Maria Callas?
Who was Maria Callas? If you're wondering who Maria Callas was, here's the answer. She is considered one of the most outstanding opera singers in history. Her expressive ability was hypnotic. Legendary operatic roles, such as Bellini's Norma and Puccini's Tosca, found their ideal soprano in Maria Callas. However, she also […]
How to listen to music according to Aaron Copland
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy classical music while you only hear noise? It's not your fault. No one teaches us how to really listen. Aaron Copland (1900-1990), one of the most important composers of the 20th century, wrote the book that every music lover needs (in Mexico, the Fondo de Cultura Económica, launched this [...]
Mining Symphony: who is it and what does it do?
Every summer, something extraordinary happens in Mexico City. The best musicians in the country leave their orchestras. They gather at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl. And for three months they create something that no other group in Mexico can achieve. That orchestra is called Sinfónica de Minería. And its story is that of an obsession: to turn the [...]
Harry Potter Music: John Williams' Magic
Do you remember the first time you heard the music from Harry Potter? How old were you? Perhaps you discovered the sound of a celesta: that magical little metallic timbre that drew you into the world of The Philosopher's Stone (2001) before it even began. At some point, while watching the film, you probably wondered: who wrote this music […]
The Beatles revolutionized music: here's how
The Beatles were not just the most successful band of their time. They were architects of a revolution that transformed music forever. They changed the way we record, the way we play live and the way we think about sound. Their legacy goes beyond the songs; they invented studio techniques that we use today. They created the model of [...]
Day of the Dead 2025: music for offering absent loves
We are made of absent loves and this Day of the Dead 2025 is the perfect time to remember them. The ofrendas are magical spaces that are detached from time. Our dead inhabit them through objects that were theirs and have come to our hands as testimonies of the beautiful journey that was their life. But, what [...]
Who was Franz Liszt?
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a Hungarian piano virtuoso who redefined the instrument's technique and embodied the spirit of musical Romanticism. He created the symphonic poem and opened the door to the great programmatic music of the 19th century. His European fame and pedagogical work influenced generations of pianists and composers. He transformed the technique [...]
