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Symphony No. 9 – Ludwig van Beethoven
Speaking or writing about Beethoven always proves fascinating due to the singularity he embodies, not only as an individual but also through his life and music. This uniqueness simultaneously poses a challenge when attempting to comprehend and interpret his works or...
Haikus: A Musical Tribute to Vladislav Soyfer
In general terms, Haikus are very short Japanese poems with a well-defined structure that typically consist of 17 moras or syllables distributed in three stanzas: 5, 7, 5. They convey a lot in a few words and usually appeal to emotion and wonder at nature. On April 3,...
Launching of the Orquesta Universal
My artistic and intellectual curiosity has allowed me to explore a wide variety of musical genres ranging from purely symphonic, opera, musical theater, ballet, zarzuela, pop, and Latin American music. That's why I am immensely excited to take on the musical direction...
Saxfest Internacional Costa Rica: An Unforgettable Musical Encounter
On a memorable night on March 1st, I had the privilege of conducting the prestigious National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica at the exciting closing concert of the "Sax Fest Costa Rica Internacional. This event brought together renowned national and international...
Welcome to alejandrogutierrezcr.com!
Hello and welcome to alejandrogutierrezcr.com! I'm Alejandro Gutiérrez Mena, a Costa Rican orchestra conductor who believes in the transformative power of music, in people, and in the synergistic force of community. I'm thrilled to finally launch my website to connect...