 25 FAOT INTERNATIONAL 2009In a frame of cultural diversity, with deep regional roots and the presence of artists of national and international renown, FAOT has become the major forum for the presentation of operatic singing in Northwest Mexico. The first event honoring the tenor and philanthropist Alfonso Ortiz Tirado was held January 24, 1985 in the Museo Costumbrista de Sonora in the town of Alamos. This literary-musical celebration evolved into an annual festival with ever-increasing attendance, days of activities and a variety of programs. The administration of Eduardo Bours, Governor of the State of Sonora, received this tradition of nineteen uninterrupted years, hosted by the City of Los Portales and its nearby municipalities. 20th editionReturning to its essence, in the year 2004 the festival solidified its structure as the principal stage for the interpretation of operatic singing in this region of the country. The 20th edition of this event, spanning nine days, developed anew its musical focus, with the addition of other artistic disciplines. 21In 2005, the festival extended its seat to the municipalities of Navajoa and Cajeme, in order to enlarge its reach. Huatabampo, Etchojoa, Empalme, Guaymas, Hermosillo y Nogales participated also in this expansion. Artists of different media, as well as Sonora's indigenous groups and migrants, had a dignified place for the recognition and display of their work. 22Thanks to the support of the electronic media and the new technologies that permit live links and delayed transmissions, the 22nd edition grew in quality and activities in the nine municipalities. With this we had the largest audience in the history of the festival to date; we fortified the ties of cooperation with states and institutions, and were able to count on the participation of artists from other countries of the Americas and Europe. 23Since 2007, this great event has been recognized as FAOT International and has proceeded in the nine municipalities, including the capital of Sonora. 24In 2008, for the first time a space was given to an invited entity, a distinction that fell to Oaxaca, whose artistic offerings are of the highest quality in the country. The concert most relevant, that without a doubt placed FAOT on another level, was presented by Francisco Araiza of Mexico, one of the world's best tenors. In this new stage of the festival, the organization by a committee supported by the National Council for Culture and the Arts, municipalities and state bodies such as the Secretary of Education and Culture, the Office for the promotion of Tourism, Telemax and Radio Sonora, and the creation of a Board of Consultation comprised of recognized artists and intellectuals, have been valuable elements for its strength and direction. In this way, from 2004 to 2008, FAOT has united artists from Spain, France, Belgium, Armenia, the United States, Cuba, Argentina, Brazil, Sweden, Norway, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and of course, Mexico, who have shared the stage with our regional outstanding musicians, writers, and painters. In this period promotional recordings have been edited, highlighting the best of the evening performances, chamber music and other expositions. 2004 marked the first award of the "Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado Medallion" and in 2005, the recognition "Revelación Juvenil Sonora", to propel artists on a successful path and bestow an incentive to develop new Sonoran values: Medallion Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Youth Revelation from Sonora2004 2005 2006 2007 And to recognize those who have formed generations of musicians and arrangers, also awarded Recognition to Sonoran Master Teacher2006 2007 2008 From January 22- 30, the Festival Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado 2009 will be staged in 105 concerts, with the participation of 42 groups and almost 600 performers, artists and supporting staff; 103 of them exhibiting in the Route of Art. To recognize the work, history and regional roots of a great musician, in the 25th edition of FAOT International the Recognition of Sonoran Master Teacher 2009 will be awarded to Rodolfo "El Chino" Medina. The Recognition Youth Revelation from Sonora 2008 will be given to soprano Flor Herrera, who studied with distinguised teachers Teresa Rodríguez and Enrique Patrón de Rueda. The Medallion Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado will be bestowed on a soprano of international reputation, Olivia Gorra, who was admitted to the Salón de los Inmortales as Best Singer of the Year and has been called the most important soprano of the nation by the Union of Journalists of Theater and Music. Sinaloa, the beautiful state that has historically shared with Sonora its region, politics, culture and tradition, has been invited with the Opera Chorus of Sinaloa; Pavel Mez, classical guitarist; Wind Ensemble of the Synphonic Orchestra of Sinaloa of the Arts; Camerata Mazatlán, Flasa Orquesta Cubana Sazón; Psappha, percussion ensemble; Aldo Rodríguez; Delta Teatro; music, dance, gastronomy and traditional medicine of the Mayo Group; expositions of painters and artisans. From Mexico, Cuba, Chile, Uruguay, Canada, the United States, Norway, Cyprus and Spain, the musical offering of 2009 will be composed of the following parts Gala NightsThe sopranos Maria Papaioannou, Svetla Krasteva, Flor Herrera, Margarita, Estrada, Verónica Murúa, Enivia Mendoza and Claudia Montiel. The mezzosopranos Graciela Aray, Encarnación Vázquez and Gabriela Copca. The tenors Thomas Ruud, Héctor Sandoval and José Luis Ordóñez. The baritone Luis Cansino. The pianists Rogelio Riojas-Nolasco, Elina Savvidou, Teresa Rodríguez, Borja Mariño, Ángel Rodríguez, Rodolfo Ritter and Daniel Villegas, as well as guitarist Pablo Gómez. Night of Remembrance will be directed by Estrella Ramírez and Paco Barrón. As is traditional, the Night of the University of Sonora will continue, on this occasion presented to Cecilia Cumplido, Dana Chávez and Gisela Machado, accompanied by Héctor Acosta. On North American Night we will have the opportunity to hear The National Gallery of Art Vocal Ensemble, thanks to the support of the Consul General of the United States. Chamber Music Bassoon and piano with Everardo Gastélum and Nika Jonicenoka. Agave Guitar Quartet of the University of Arizona and the famous Latin American Quartet. Other voices and orchestras One of the innovations in the 25th edition of FAOT is the special forum Otras voces y orquestas, with spectacles like La serva padrona, Unexpected, Jazzópera, Bolerotango, Música folclórica de concierto, Las voces de María Callas y Voz en punto. Alternative ForumsIn Alternative Forums we will have Rolling Stomper, Mambo Tropical, Buena Fe, Jaime López, Alejandro Avilés, Yoel Díaz Quintet, Diana Fuentes, Elmer Ferrer, Roberto López Project, las Orquesta Los 18 del Chino Medina, Paté de fuà, Juan Alzate, Proyecto Zero 1, Brío Jazz, Contrapunto, Enrique Quezadas, Pancho Jaime, Valentina Álvarez, Stertto, Techi Gastélum Yoreme Al Leiya, Tradición Mestiza, Gerardo Peña, Alonso In addition, we will have street animation with the Banda de Música del Estado, Banda Payaso, Estudiantina Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, the multidisciplinary spectacle La Ronda, as well as artists workshops, book presentations, conferences and the cultural diversity of our ethnic groups. Don't miss the 25th edition of the most important cultural festival of Northwest Mexico. FAOT International 2009 awaits you!
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