Dr. Hurtado wins the Morelia Composition Competition for Orchestra
The announcement was made on December 15th, 2023, where his piece “Solar Mass” was selected by the jury among 60 anonymous entries. The prize includes a monetary award and several performances by Mexican Orchestras during 2024.
“Solar Mass” is an 8:30 minute work for orchestra, written in a single block of music which gradually develops, without pauses, until it explodes, creating a dense block of sound, full of energy and dramatic dynamic contrasts that disperse in an immense space.
The Concurso de Composición Orquestal is a local government initiative that reaffirms the city of Morelia as UNESCO’s “Ciudad Creativa de la Música”, and as one of the most important cultural centers of the country.
The Covington-Rhode Award Winners
We're thrilled to announce the winners of the Covington-Rhode Award, made possible through the generous support of UNM Alumna Dr. Patricia Covington and Shari Rhode. Congratulations to Lauren Reddington, Andrew Roibal, and Liz Courts! Lauren Reddington is a visual...
Paloma and Leila: A Tale of Twin Triumph
As twins, they’ve encountered hurdles, yet their bond and resilience shine through. In the academic world, Paloma and Leila worked under the mentorship of Professor Subhankar Banerjee on a project involving biodiversity justice and visual culture through the UNM...
UNM Department of Music Students, Faculty & Alumni sweep cast of Opera Southwest Production of Carmen in Spanish
Current students, faculty and alumni of The Department of Music at UNM have filled the cast of the upcoming Opera Southwest production of Carmen, one of the most famous operas of all time. The performance will be presented in Spanish, referencing a translation by...