SF WEEKLY San Francisco Symphony Celebrates Mexico's Bicentennial July 2010
"On the list of occupations to which little girls aspire, it’s safe to guess that “orchestra conductor” doesn’t rate nearly as highly as “fairy princess” . . . but nonconformity never inhibited the career of Alondra de la Parra. This 29-year-old dynamo already holds the distinction of being the first Mexican woman to conduct in New York City, which must have been very exciting for Gothamites. . . . Take note, fairy princesses in training: When de la Parra waves her wand, real magic happens."
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WQXR Mexico at 200: The Birth of Nationalism May 2010
"For the first show of Mexico at 200, Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas conductor and New York native, Alondra de la Parra examines Mexican music from the late 1700s through early 1900s, and traces how Euro-centric Mexican composers began to exoticize their sound through local new-world character."
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"Today, she runs her own orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, and leads a busy guest conducting career. The 29-year-old maestra joins us to discuss her latest project involving neglected Mexican composers from the past 200 years – and about making her way in a famously male-dominated profession."
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INSIDE ARTS
Musical Multitasker by Alicia Anstead, Nov/Dec 2009
"When Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra needed an orchestra, she founded one - and did the administrative and artistic legwork. She was 23. Six years later, she has lifted her baton for more than 20 world premieres and has become an industry darling with her skills and sky-is-the-limit attitude"
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New York Times
A Baton for the Youth of the Americas by Matthew Gurewitsch, Jun 2008
"We're there to be team players. Our job has been done at its best when every single person in the orchestra has been moved and inspired to do their best. Conducting is about the human connection. The music is the first priority. It's not about you."
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CARAS
Alondra de la Parra por Monserrat R

uiz Camacho
"La partitura en la que se lee Alondra de la Parra esta repleta de notas fortuitas, sobresalientes y, todas ellas, llenas de esfuerzo y trabajo."
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The Daily Beast
Young Rockstars of the conducting world

“One of the only young females to make waves in the conducting world..."

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San Francisco Classical Voice - Review
Sunstruck at Festival del Sole by Georgia Rowe, July 2009

“...Sunday in Yountville, de la Parra bowed with traditional festival fare and made a strong first impression. Petite and graceful, the conductor is an energetic podium presence, and she elicited performances of assurance from her young musicians."

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San Francisco Classical Voice
The Remarkable Accomplishments of Alondra de la Parra by Jason Victor Serinus, July 2009
“Not yet 29, conductor Alondra de la Parra made history as the first woman from Mexico to conduct in New York City. In her short career, she has presented more than 20 world premieres by such composers as Clarice Assad, Enrico Chapela, Paul Brantley, Paul Desenne, and Eugenio Toussaint."
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El Nuevo Herald - Review
Alondra de la Parra, A star of the podium by Daniel Fernandez, January 2009
"De la Parra gave a smooth, effective and impeccable performance." >> Read Article
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Symphony Magazine
On the Rise - Six Young Artists to Watch by Jayson Greene, Jan-Feb 2008
"Conductor Alondra De la Parra doesn't seem to put much stock in the 'glass ceiling'..."

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The Journal News - Review
Philharmonic guided by new Latina talent By Tim McNulty, Jul 2008

"Tonight in Valhalla, the Westchester Philharmonic celebrates the nation's heritage, while making a little history of its own. Guest conductor Alondra de la Parra will be the first Latina to lead the orchestra."
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New York Times - Review
Latin American Pomp and Syncopation by Vivien Schweitzer, Apr 2008
"With incisive gestures, Ms. de la Parra elicited a vibrantly nuanced performance whose bristling conclusion had the audience, which included many Spanish speakers and children, on their feet."
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Men's Vogue
Sonic Youth - Alondra de la Parra, a 27-year-old Latina maestra, gives classical music a new groove by Damian Fowler, Nov 2007
"Watching Alondra de la Parra's face when she's conducting is to see music transfigured into a myriad of expressions."
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Arts Journal, On the Record - Review
Joyful Community Engagement at the Houston Symphony by Henry Fogel, Sep 2008
"It's hard to describe in words the electricity, the energy, that was in the hall throughout this concert."

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Incident Light - Review
San Antonio Symphony with de la Parra, Gorra: A conductor of rare insight, musicality by Mike Greenberg, Oct 25 2008
"Her blood and bone and breath are music. She is all music, from top to bottom and from inside out."
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Dallas Morning News - Review
Youthful Philharmonic Orchestra easily impresses by Scott Cantrell, Nov 2007
"Ms. de la Parra is something else again, a truly musical musician."

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Boca Raton News
Acclaimed Conductors Replace Ailing Teodor Currentzis March 2008

"At only 27 years of age, de la Parra is considered one of today’s most exciting conducting talents and one of a handful of women appearing in front of the world’s major orchestras."
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Arts Journal, On the Record - Review
Connecting to the Community: Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas by Henry Fogel, Sep 2007
"For me, all I can say is that it was positively thrilling to sit in that audience, see the connection that existed between stage and audience, and once again have my belief that the symphonic music we love has a much broader appeal than some of the American press might have us believe."
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