Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra has been named the new Music Director of the Fundación Orquesta y Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid (ORCAM). Her initial contract will be for four years. De la Parra has conducted such orchestras as the Orchestre de Paris, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, WDR Symphony Orchestra, Le Verbier Festival Orchestra (VFO), BBC Philharmonic, {…}
Alondra de la Parra has joined Sheldon Artists for representation in the U.S. and Canada. The management company said, “Sheldon Artists is pleased to announce the addition of conductor Alondra de la Parra to its roster, for representation in the United States and Canada. A gifted and charismatic communicator, de la Parra has generated attention on the international stage for {…}
Alondra de la Parra has bowed out of the upcoming revival of “Die Zauberflöte” at the Staatsoper Berlin. As a result, Julien Salemkour will conduct the production by Yuval Sharon. Salemkour was the assistant of Daniel Barenboim from 2000–2012 receiving the title Staatskapellmeister in recognition of his services to the Staatsoper Berlin. Since then he has become an active guest-conductor {…}
Franz Welser-Möst has canceled his participation in the Staatsoper under den Linden’s upcoming production of “Die Zauberflote.” The company announced that the Cleveland music director was forced to pull out due to knee surgery. As a result, Alondra de la Parra will take over the run. De la Parra is a rising star who is the music director of the Queensland {…}