Elena OrtizThe Historic Premiere of “The Cradle Will Rock”Premiering in the middle of the Great Depression, Blitzstein’s “The Cradle Will Rock” focuses on the people’s view of the relationship…2 min read·May 13, 2021----
Elena OrtizTrying to Understand the Reaction to Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring”The premiere of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring is shrouded in mystery and legend surrounding the events that arose from it. Although the myth…2 min read·May 12, 2021----
Elena OrtizReflecting on the Ibero-American Landscape’s World PremiereThe premiere of Edwin Guevara Gutiérrez’s Ibero-American Landscapes was very different from what I was expecting. I initially was planning…4 min read·May 8, 2021----
Elena OrtizThe Influence of BerliozIn 1830, Hector Berlioz composed and premiered his Symphonie fantastique, a piece consisting of 5 movements. Berlioz was constantly…2 min read·Apr 6, 2021--8--8
Elena OrtizThe Peculiarity of the Idea of SuccessLudwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is one of his most well-known works, especially for his inclusion of the well-known melody, ‘Ode to…3 min read·Mar 22, 2021--1--1
Elena OrtizHandel’s Messiah as it is Played Throughout TimeHandel’s Messiah is a traditional piece played within the month of December, when everyone is preparing for the holidays. This occurs so…3 min read·Mar 1, 2021--1--1
Elena OrtizThe Orpheus Myth as it Pertains to “Hadestown”The Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is very popular tale amongst a wide audience. It is a myth that often acts as a symbol in much of…2 min read·Feb 15, 2021--1--1
Elena OrtizThe London Premiere of Tchaikovsky’s The NutcrackerWith many annual productions by multiple ballet companies and symphony orchestras, it is safe to say that The Nutcracker ballet and…4 min read·Feb 1, 2021--1--1
Elena OrtizWhen We Came Together in RequiemIn February of 2020, my high school choir and I were scheduled to travel up to Flagstaff to participate in Northern Arizona University’s…3 min read·Jan 24, 2021--1--1