Under the direction of the guest conductor, Nicolás Rauss (Switzerland), and the impeccable performance of the horn soloist, Gerson Pierotti (Brazil), the professional orchestra of the Coquimbo Region offered a new program of 'The Symphony of Cultures'.

With the Germanic force as the protagonist of the third concert of the 2018 season: 'Deutsche Tradition' by the Universidad de La Serena Symphony Orchestra, the regional capital became the scene of a masterful journey through the romantic period, with iconic European works, such as the 'Coriolanus Overture', Op. Op.62' by the composer Richard Strauss, performed by the great soloist, Gerson Pierotti.

In the words of the musician born in Tatuí, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, who since 2017 has served as first horn of the professional ensemble, opening this new night of concert was “a beautiful experience, an incredible opportunity, but also a very responsibility.” big. I loved the genius of Maestro Rauss, it was very pleasant to work with him, he is a very good director, very clear in his directions and also an excellent person. I only take pleasant memories with the director and the orchestra, since the experience and the rehearsals were very fun and took place in a very pleasant atmosphere,” said the soloist.

Regarding the program, which is part of a new sound of 'The Symphony of Cultures', it was conducted by the Swiss maestro residing in Chile, Nicolás Rauss, who enchanted the audience with his energetic and enthusiastic direction.

“I leave with the passion that the director conveyed throughout the concert, definitely yes. I also liked the selection of pieces, listening to Wagner and Schumann in a single concert is a dream, they are very select pieces, of great universal value, and I leave with the good taste of this presentation," said Juan Zumarán, who assured that After attending “the previous concert and now this one, it has been a very sensitive experience where great emotions are combined with the transition from classicism to romanticism well expressed in these two instances that make La Serena, especially in the winter and cold season ", an ideal city to dream again, imagine and warm the soul with these harmonious melodies."

For her part, Marcela Garrido, highlighted the masterful presentation of the soloist Gerson Pierotti: “I loved the French horn solo and how he developed and developed in the interpretation of the work.” Likewise, he referred to the repertoire and the baton that gave life to this new concert at the Municipal Theater of La Serena: “I loved Wagner's work too much and I think that the desire that the guest director put into it allowed us to transmit to the audience the desire of listening to it, of paying attention to it and being aware of each of the nuances that the pieces have. It was a great concert,” she emphasized.

It should be noted that this presentation responds to the 2018 season, which is developed thanks to the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, from whom it receives part of its financing through Glosa of the National Budget since 2016; in addition to the support provided by the University of La Serena, and the Illustrious Municipality of La Serena, through its Department of Culture and the Municipal Theater.

Source: Press Symphony Orchestra University of La Serena