The landmark commission of "Sinfonía Nómada" is led by the Hop in partnership with over 40 peer institutions.

The Ensemble presents the world premiere of a new symphony for wind band by the preeminent Mexican composer. Composed of three movements and spanning 23 minutes, the piece explores the themes of migration and nomadic culture. Sinfonía Nómada is Márquez's first large-scale work for a stand-alone wind ensemble. 

Widely regarded as one of Mexico's most important living cultural figures and among the most influential composers working today, Márquez's music has become part of Mexico's cultural identity and is performed regularly by leading orchestras around the world. His Danzón No. 2 is often referred to as the second national anthem of Mexico.

The work was commissioned through a consortium of universities and institutions, including The President's Own Marine Band, The Eastman School of Music and Yale University. It marks the expansion of the Mexican Repertoire Initiative and is the most ambitious and multilateral musical commission for a Dartmouth Resident Ensemble.

Led by Director Brian Messier, the ensemble is joined by guest conductor Luis Manuel Sánchez and student artists from UNAM. The evening will feature the Dartmouth Chamber Players performing Márquez's Danzón No. 1; the Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble performing his Conga del Fuego with guest conductor Luis Manuel Sánchez; and the Improbable Quartet performing his Rumba Fugata. The program will also include the world premiere of Sinfonía Nómada and the world premiere of Marcha Sonora: Aurora del Norte, featuring a new arrangement by Messier for wind ensemble. 

Part of the Mexican Repertoire Initiative at Dartmouth.

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