Octet of voices from the Celaya Conservatory

Comprised of eight distinguished singers, the Vocal Octet offers a musical journey through various eras and regions of Mexico, showcasing its rich cultural heritage from the north to the south. The repertoire features profound songs alongside more spirited pieces, creating a balanced and vibrant program.

Programme

• Epitafio para la sepultura de Don Quijote - Rodolfo Halffter
• Me gustas cuando callas - Blas Galindo
• El torito - Héctor Acosta
• La norteña - José F. Elizondo y Eduardo Vigil
• Tierra de mis amores - Jesús Elizarrarás
• La rielera – Corrido de dominio público
• Traigo un amor - Manuel Esperón
• Quiero ver - Tata Nacho
• Canción Mixteca - José López Alavez
• Pelea de Gallos - Juan S. Garrido

Intermission

• El cascabel - Lorenzo Barcelata
• La sandunga – Canción tradicional de Oaxaca
• La Adelita – Corrido de la Revolución
• Madrigal Mexicano - Enrique Galaz
• La Bamba - Son veracruzano
• Rayando el sol - Manuel M. Ponce
• La llorona - Dominio público
• Popurrí de José Alfredo Jiménez – Arreglo de José Galván
• Cielito lindo - Quirino Mendoza y Cortés

Our Distinguished Singers

Minerva Elizarrarás - She has performed roles such as Musetta in La Bohème and has been awarded the Gilda Morelli Prize in the Carlo Morelli National Singing Competition in Mexico.

Indira Rodríguez - With a Bachelor's degree in Singing and currently a student of Choral Conducting, she has performed as a soloist with orchestras, including in Beethoven's 9th Symphony.

Lía Esparza - She has been singing since the age of 10 and has performed as a soloist with various orchestras, including roles such as Mimi in La Bohème.

Lau Juco - She has performed as a soloist with the Silvestre Revueltas Youth Symphony Orchestra and has made multiple appearances with the Youth Choir of the Conservatory of Celaya.

Fernando Alonzo - He has performed as a soloist with various symphony orchestras and has taken on roles such as Rodolfo in La Bohème and the Goose in Carmina Burana.

Brandon Rufino - He has performed as a soloist in works such as Mozart's Requiem and other pieces with orchestra and symphonic band.

Carlos Alfaro - He has performed as a soloist in Beethoven's 9th Symphony and has taken on solo roles such as Hidalgo in the opera Tresguerras.

Antonio García-Aguilar - Director of the Vocal Octet, assistant conductor of the Silvestre Revueltas Youth Symphony Orchestra, director of the Silvestre Revueltas Camerata, and soloist in various baritone roles.