Symphony orchestras perform classical works in Panama and Mexico

The National Symphony Orchestra of Panama presented the “Resonancias del Mundo” concert at the Teatro Áurea “Baby” Torrijos. Directed by Natalia Stets with guest soloist Francisco Rodríguez, the performance featured works such as Antonín Dvořák’s “Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)” and Johann Strauss II’s “The Bat.” The orchestra aims to foster social transformation through musical communication.

In Mexico, the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra (OSY) performed its second program of the September-December season at the Palacio de la Música. Under the direction of Alfonso Scarano, the repertoire included Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Mozart, and Dvořák’s “Symphony No. 9.” The evening also featured a concerto for flute, harp, and orchestra, with soloists Andrea Herrera on flute and Ruth Bennett on harp.