Role

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Conductor Performer

Country

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Mexico

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Carlos Miguel Prieto is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact on the world of music. Born on December 4, 1965, in Mexico City, Mexico, Prieto grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Enrique Prieto, was a composer and conductor, and his mother, Maria Luisa, was a pianist. From a young age, Prieto was exposed to classical music and began playing the violin at the age of six. Prieto's passion for music continued to grow, and he went on to study at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City. He later attended Princeton University, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Despite his academic pursuits, Prieto remained committed to his love of music and continued to perform and study throughout his time at Princeton. After completing his studies, Prieto returned to Mexico and began his career as a conductor. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and was appointed as the music director of the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México in 1998. Prieto's tenure with the orchestra was marked by numerous successful performances and collaborations with renowned musicians from around the world. In addition to his work with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, Prieto has also conducted numerous other orchestras, including the Houston Symphony, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also served as the music director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra since 2006. Prieto's talent and dedication to music have earned him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2007, he was awarded the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a foreigner by the Mexican government. He has also been recognized by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) for his contributions to music. One of Prieto's most notable performances was his debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2011. He conducted a program that included works by Mexican composers, including Silvestre Revueltas and Carlos Chávez. The performance was widely praised by critics and helped to bring attention to the rich musical heritage of Mexico. Prieto's commitment to music education has also been a significant part of his career. He has worked with numerous youth orchestras and has served as a guest conductor and lecturer at universities and music schools around the world. In 2016, he founded the Youth Orchestra of the Americas, an organization that brings together young musicians from across the Americas to perform and learn from one another. In addition to his work as a conductor, Prieto is also a composer. He has written numerous works for orchestra, including his "Concierto del Sur," which was premiered by the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México in 2004. His compositions have been performed by orchestras around the world and have earned him critical acclaim. Prieto's dedication to music and his talent as a conductor and composer have made him one of the most respected figures in the world of classical music. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards and honors, and his performances have inspired audiences around the world. As he continues to lead orchestras and educate young musicians, Prieto's legacy in the world of music is sure to endure for generations to come.

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