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Between notes and words: the rhythm of Jesús del Toro

By Ramiro J. Atristaín-Carrión, Founding Co-Chair, Emeritus, CSO Latino Alliance

When I asked him to describe his love for classical music in one sentence, Jesús shared: “Classical music is an inner force that regulates many of my intellectual activities. Through music, I find new knowledge and perspectives — it inspires and produces ideas.”

One unforgettable CSO moment for him was hearing Sensemayá by Revueltas during a program featuring works by Maurice Ravel and Samuel Barber. The surprise inclusion made the experience especially meaningful.

If he could have dinner with any conductor, Jesús would choose Esa-Pekka Salonen, who collaborates with the CSO and is creative director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Jesús admires Salonen’s vision of bringing local and relevant contemporary composers into the orchestras he leads, creating a stronger connection between music, place and community.

Behind the scenes, Jesús loves helping shape the Nuestras noches series — selecting concerts and experiences that resonate with Latino audiences. Beyond music, poetry, literature and journalism continue to inspire him. We are lucky to have him as a dedicated Advisory Board member of the CSO Latino Alliance.

The Latino Alliance invites you to an exciting new season celebrating Latino artists, conductors and composers with concerts, receptions and educational events.

• Oct. 15, 2026 | Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations
• Dec. 19, 2026 | Merry, Merry Chicago! featuring Mandy Gonzalez
• Jan. 30, 2027 | West Side Story Film with Orchestra
• Apr. 4, 2027 | Lila Downs: Cambias mi Mundo
• June 4, 2027 | Chucho Valdés with Joe Lovano & Etienne Charles

Available now: Early access package

Choose three or more performances to get your concert and reception tickets in one easy order before they go on sale to the general public in August. Enjoy early access to the best seats, flexible ticket exchanges and priority access to additional concerts. Concert tickets start at $40. Order now »

For more information and to find out how to get involved, email Alyssa Greenberg, audience engagement manager, at greenberga@cso.org.

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