Chamber Orchestra of Mexico

The Chamber Orchestra of Mexico (Orquesta de Cámara de la Ciudad de México, A.C.) is a Mexican chamber orchestra based in Mexico City. A chamber orchestra is a small-scale classical ensemble, and this group has been one of the most prominent artistic institutions of its kind in the Mexican Republic since its formation in 1968. It was founded and directed by Miguel Bernal Matus, who has led the ensemble throughout its history and has placed particular emphasis on musical education for young people. Over more than three decades of activity, the orchestra has performed extensively both within Mexico and abroad. It has shared the stage with internationally recognized soloists, including Henryk Szeryng, Nicanor Zabaleta, Ruggiero Ricci, Maurizio Zampognini, Laslo Frater, Pierre Fournier, Eugenio de Rosa, Víctor Urban and Francesco Vignanelli, among many others. These collaborations have been cited as evidence of the ensemble's artistic quality and maturity. The orchestra has toured widely in Mexico and the United States. In 1986 it undertook its first European tour, performing in Germany, Italy, France and Spain, where it attracted considerable interest and received favorable press reviews. It was invited back for a second European tour in 1987, visiting additional cities on the continent. Beyond concert performance, the Chamber Orchestra of Mexico has functioned as a training ground and employer for musical talent. Its founder's concern for musical education is reflected in didactic concerts given at universities and schools. The ensemble's reputation also contributed to the creation of other groups, notably the Coyoacán Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1984, which has drawn on the Chamber Orchestra of Mexico for its best players and became the only symphony orchestra made up exclusively of Mexicans. The organization operates as a Mexican civil association (Asociación Civil, A.C.) and maintains an official website at occm.org.mx. Its current director remains Miguel Bernal Matus.

The Chamber Orchestra of Mexico (Orquesta de Cámara de la Ciudad de México) was formed in 1968 and is based in Mexico City. It was founded and directed by Miguel Bernal Matus, who has remained its director and has guided the ensemble throughout its existence. Since its formation, the orchestra has been regarded as one of the most important artistic instruments of the Mexican Republic. Over its more than 35 years of activity, the orchestra has given concerts both inside and outside Mexico. It has trained and provided work for numerous musical talents. A defining feature of its history has been its collaborations with international soloists, including Henryk Szeryng, Nicanor Zabaleta, Ruggiero Ricci, Maurizio Zampognini, Laslo Frater, Pierre Fournier, Eugenio de Rosa, Víctor Urban and Francesco Vignanelli, among many others. These guest appearances have been cited as testimony to the orchestra's quality and artistic maturity. The ensemble has toured extensively in Mexico and the United States. In 1986 it made its first European tour, performing in Germany, Italy, France and Spain, where it generated considerable interest and received favorable reviews in the press. On the strength of that success, it was invited to undertake a second tour of additional European cities in 1987. Miguel Bernal Matus, the founder and director, has devoted special attention to young people. The orchestra's didactic concerts at universities and schools reflect this commitment to the musical education of youth. The quality of the group also had a broader institutional impact: it promoted the creation of other ensembles, notably the Coyoacán Symphony Orchestra. Founded in 1984, that orchestra has relied on the support of the Chamber Orchestra of Mexico, which supplied its best players and helped it become the only symphony orchestra composed exclusively of Mexicans. The organization operates as a Mexican civil association (Asociación Civil, A.C.) and maintains an official website at occm.org.mx. Its director remains Miguel Bernal Matus.

• 1987

  Second European tour invited, visiting additional cities.

• 1986

  First European tour, performing in Germany, Italy, France and Spain.

• 1984

  Coyoacán Symphony Orchestra founded with support from the Chamber Orchestra of Mexico.

• 1968

  Chamber Orchestra of Mexico founded in Mexico City by Miguel Bernal Matus.

One of Mexico's most important artistic ensembles, known for international soloist collaborations and musical education.

• Chamber orchestra concerts

  Performances of classical chamber repertoire in Mexico and abroad.

• Didactic concerts

  Educational concerts at universities and schools aimed at young audiences.

• Music for weddings and events

  Live music services for weddings and events in Mexico, as advertised on the official website.

1. 1Orquesta de Cámara de la Ciudad de México A.C. — official websiteoccm.org.mx
2. 2Chamber Orchestra of Mexico — Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Orchestre de chambre de Mexico — Wikipédia (fr)fr.wikipedia.org