New Orchestral Music from Mexico
Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de México
Scott Yoo, conductor
mode 354
Formats: 44.1khz/16-bit stereo, 192khz/24-bit hi-res stereo, Dolby Atmos
Physical CD release to follow in May 2026. Preorder the CD at the special price of $12 through February 25th by adding to shopping cart now
HILDA PAREDES (b.1957)
Recordare [2006]
Commissioned by Dirección General de Música de la UNAM in Mexico City to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, 2006
ANA LARA (b.1959)
Cuando caiga el silencio [2018]
ANDREA CHAMIZO (b.1988)
Sigue siendo arena [2018]
Created under the auspices of UNAM through the Arturo Márquez Extraordinary Chair of Musical Composition, 2018
MARCELA RODRÍGUEZ (b.1951)
Tríptico [2022]
Commissioned by Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM
GEORGINA DERBEZ (b.1968)
De las tinieblas la luz [2022]
Commissioned by the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México
This release with the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra brings together five world premiere recordings of orchestral works by Mexican composers.
Scott Yoo is the Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra and the Music Director of Festival Mozaic. He is also the host and executive producer of the PBS series, Now Hear This, the first classical music series on U.S. primetime television in 50 years. As an advocate for the music of our time, Yoo has premiered 71 works by 38 composers to date. He has recorded for Sony Classical, Naxos and New World Records.
For the first time on Mode Records, the digital release comes first with a CD to follow in 2026. As a download from Mode, it is also the label’s first Atmos release. These downloads are available exclusively from Mode’s websites, followed by streaming internationally on all providers.
Minister of Culture Claudia Curiel speaks about this project on Instagram.
ES: Claudia Curiel de Icaza on Instagram: “Se estrena la primera grabación de música sinfónica de compositoras mexicanas. Detrás hay años de trabajo colectivo, decisiones de política cultural y la convicción de que las creadoras deben estar en el centro de la vida musical del país. Hoy su música queda registrada para seguir viajando, dentro y fuera de México. Gracias al trabajo y seguimiento de @anafrancismor @culturaciudadmx y a la @ofcmex.”
ENG: Claudia Curiel de Icaza on Instagram: “The first recording of symphonic music by Mexican female composers has premiered. Behind it lie years of collective work, cultural policy decisions, and the conviction that female creators should be at the heart of the country’s musical life. Today, their music is recorded to continue traveling, both within and outside of Mexico. Thanks to the work and support of @anafrancismor, @culturaciudadmx, and the @ofcmex.”