Guanajuato, Gto., February 16, 2016.- With the purpose of interpreting distinguished and high quality repertoires, the Symphonic Orchestra of the University of Guanajuato (OSUG), strengthens links with the "Instituto Estatal de la Cultura" (IEC), to present a program called "Galas de OSUG", which will be carried out at Teatro Juárez.
The first will occur this Friday, February 19th at 08:30 pm, as was announced at a press conference by OSUG's Director, M. Roberto Beltrán Zavala, who also highlighted that the concert will be special having the presence of Shari Mason as a soloist, Mexican violinist and current first violin of the National Symphonic Orchestra.
M. Beltrán Zavala highlighted that OSUG will interpret an exceptional play, the "Symphony No. 7" of Anton Bruckner, Austrian composer and organist. To play such symphony, OSUG will be accompanied by four Wagner tubas –unlikely common instrument that fusions the sounds of trombone and tuba--, that will be played by guest musicians. It is important to mention that there are only 7 seven Wagner tubas in Mexico and at OSUG's concert, the crowd will be pleased to hear this instrument.
Equally, in next Friday's gala concert, the public will be able to hear the plays "Tzigane" of Maurice Ravel and "The lark ascending" of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
On her behalf, Director of Cultural Extension of the University of Guanajuato, Dr. Sara Julsrud, mentioned the tight collaboration between UG and IEC, and that is because these institutions have a common goal, extend the culture to all places and people.
In the same tune, IEC's Director, Dr. Juan Alcocer Flores, reiterated the commitment of approaching society through cultural events, in this case through OSUG concerts, one the orchestral ensembles with great prestige in the country with a solid international projection.
Throughout the year, OSUG will present more gala concerts, the next concert will be on May 6th, date in which the orchestra celebrates his 64 anniversary, equally, the musicians will play at the Theater Juárez on July 1st, September 9th, and November 4th, interpreting unique and outstanding repertoires.
Another important aspect that was emphasized in the press conference was that UG and IEC will join efforts to take OSUG to different cities in the state that are far from the capital, for example, next April 14th OSUG will perform in a concert in the city of Victoria, using "Melquiades" a trailer adapted as moving stage.
For more information about costs and schedules, please visit www.extension.ugto.mx
