In an unusual setting, with a crucified Jesus as the guest of honor flanked by bouquets of roses, the Camerata Mazatlán showed its musical virtuosity during its presentation at the San Carlos Borromeo Church.
At eight o’clock at night the concert began. Violins, cellos and a cello amalgamate their sound to the rhythm of the marimba skillfully played by maestro Max Carreon during the “Concert for Marimba and String Orchestra” by composer Matthias Schmitt. At the end the audience gave the first applause.
After half an hour, the standing musicians once again received effusive applause after the performance of the “Alejandra Waltz” by composer Enrique Mora, the music was identified by the spectators who had once danced or seen this piece danced at some 15th birthday celebrations.
The concert continued with “Estrellita” by Manuel M. Ponce whose melody and soft rhythm kept the audience absorbed, filling the pews of the Church and enjoying the musical evening in the comfort of the air conditioning.
With “Only once” by composer Agustín Lara there were those who sighed quietly and at that time when there were 16 minutes left for the musicians to finish their performance, people continued arriving at the concert produced by the Instituto Municipal de Cultura, Turismo y Arte de Mazatlán.
With “Bésame mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez the atmosphere became even more romantic. Some spectators took out their cell phones and recorded the scene while the musicians played their instruments to surprise the audience with one of the most listened to melodies in Latin America.
In the final section, the Camerata Mazatlán continued along the route of love by performing “Contigo aprendí” by Armando Manzanero, a piece that the majority accompanied and recorded in silence while strings and percussions did the same.
With seven minutes to eight at night the last couple of spectators arrived and settled where they could; As soon as they sat down, a wave of applause and bravery concluded the interpretation of the work of the famous Yucatecan composer to give way to “Mazatlán,” a song performed by the orchestra and an improvised choir made up of the voices of the audience .
The memorable performance by the Camerata Mazatlán musicians at the San Carlos Borromeo Church had a festive and joyful ending with the very Mexican music of Huapango de Moncayo, a work that captivates with its rhythm and sound beauty.
At the end of the concert, the Camerata musicians received loud applause and bravos! for their action.
