Cuenca Symphony Orchestra Marks 54 Years with Anniversary Concert
Source: elmercurio.com.ec
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The Cuenca Symphony Orchestra (OSC) is marking 54 years of service with a milestone anniversary concert under the musical leadership of Andrea Vela, who serves as the first woman to hold the position of artistic director for the institution.
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Founded on November 3, 1972, the orchestra will officially commemorate its anniversary with a performance on Friday, November 13, 2026, scheduled for 20:00 at the Teatro Pumapungo. Attendance for the event is completely free of charge.
The featured repertoire includes Franz Liszt's Mazeppa, which will be performed for the first time in Cuenca, alongside Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, and an Ecuadorian musical surprise.
Executive Director Johanna Lucero confirmed that the ensemble currently maintains between 53 and 57 musicians and continues to host a regular schedule of free performances for the public. Looking ahead, the orchestra is developing a specialized concert season for March 2027 focused on female composers, conductors, and soloists from Ecuador.
Sources: elmercurio.com.ec.
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