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State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico Performs at Harris Center

Mar 11, 2015 12:35PM ● By Brenna Mc Gowan
For its Harris Center appearance under the baton of renowned Maestro Enrique Bátiz, the award-winning State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico – Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México, will perform Enrique Granados’ “Three Spanish Dances,” Johannes Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1 in C Minor” and Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concerto de Aranjuez,” featuring guitar soloist Alfonso Moreno, one of the greatest interpreters of classical guitar.

At the age of 60, Enrique Bátiz is one of the most famous orchestra conductors in Latin America and a gifted artist who has won international popularity and fame.

Maestro Bátiz was the conductor of the State Symphony Orchestra of México for 12 years (1971-1983); he then conducted the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra for seven years (1983-1989). He resumed directorship of the State Symphony Orchestra of México from 1990 to the present.

Since 1984, he was named guest conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and as an invited guest conductor, has led more than 500 symphony orchestras around the world.

The State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico – Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México will perform Monday, March 16, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are priced at $35-$45; Premium $55; Students with ID $25. Tickets are available online at harriscenter.net or from the Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m ., Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. Harris Center is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, facing East Bidwell Street.

Post information and picture courtesy of Harris Center for the Arts.