Large crowd attended oboe concert at the Extension Center

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The activity also included three guest musicians.

More than 60 people, distributed in two rooms, enjoyed the oboe concert ''Susurros de Latinoamérica'', performed by José Luis Urquieta Plaza, oboist of the Symphony Orchestra of the University of La Serena. 

As usual, the intimacy of the rooms of the ULS Extension Center generated a respectful space and great admiration for the presentation of the artist, who also invited other musicians from the institution's Music Department to also show their art. to the community. 

This activity was very well received by attendees, who appreciated the organization of this type of activities. “I want to congratulate him and the entire organization of the University of La Serena that allows citizens who are fans of classical music, as well as certain instruments that are part of the repertoire, to come for free. This is valued because deep down it allows, within the daily routine, to end a day with this type of music, it is a cultural haven linked to music and very good music," commented Robinson Hernández, in charge of Culture of the Municipality of La Serene.

On the other hand, the oboist thanked the invitation and shared his perception of the concert. ''I am very happy (...) and excited for the public. I had a nice reception and was also very enthusiastic about this activity that the Extension Center does. I think it is very valuable to have the possibility of having a chamber music season, for which I have nothing left but to thank the Extension Directorate for this instance,'' commented José Luis Urquieta.

>While the person in charge of Culture of the Extension Directorate, Natalia Ahumada, was very satisfied with the results of the activity. "The program chosen by the musician included compositions by different Latin American references, where he also surprised the attendees with the incorporation of other musicians from the University's Music Department in one of the final pieces 'Marcías para Oboe y Copas de Cristal'. The public was grateful and friendly, as well as interested in participating in future activities of this court," he stated.