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In February of 2008, at the Great Theatre of Palácio das Artes, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Minas Gerais made its inaugural concert with Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. The success of that night repeated itself through the rest of the season, with packed theatres, intense applause and memorable performances.
Under the leadership of Maestro Fabio Mechetti, conductor with a solid and respected national and international career, the work of the Philharmonic stood out across the country: Minas Gerais is part of itinerary of the best orchestras of Brazil, forming new public and making access to culture democratic.
In its first season, the Philharmonic was applauded by more than 60 thousand people. At the Great Theatre of the Palácio das Artes, it presented two sets of concerts – Allegro and Vivace, taking to Belo Horizonte great artists as Arnaldo Cohen, Alcides Rodriguez, Antonio Del Claro, Corey Cerovsec, Dílson Florêncio, Emmanuelle Baldini and Ovanir Buosi, among others, with a repertoire that covered the most renowned symphonic music to newer and bolder compositions for the general public.
In six tours throughout the state, the Philharmonic gave presentations in 15 cities. 4,500 youths and children from public schools and social projects participated in Didactic Concerts, held in the capital (Belo Horizonte). They finished off the program in Belo Horizonte with concerts held in parks and the execution of two operas with the Clóvis Salgado Foundation - Pelléas et Mélisande, by Debussy, and Aída, by Verdi.
Outside Minas Gerais State, the Philharmonic had applauded participation in the WInter International Festival of Campos de Jordão (São Paulo State) and in the Minas Gerais Contemporary Art Exhibit (São Paulo, capital). The season ended with the launching of a campaign for subscriptions which was well embraced by the public.
In the 2009 season, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Minas Gerais takes up again the Allegro and Vivace series; refines the Didactic Concerts in a new and rich format; holds concerts in parks, state and national tours, and presents the Concerts for Youth, taking up again an old tradition of classical music recitals on Sunday mornings.
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