Behind the Scenes in Colombia: A Sneak Peak at KTRK’s Upcoming Special on Andrés Orozco-Estrada

Behind the Scenes in Colombia: A Sneak Peak at KTRK’s Upcoming Special on Andrés Orozco-Estrada

Last week, a few representatives from the Houston Symphony and Houston’s ABC13 KTRK took a trip to Colombia to explore incoming Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s home land. The interviews and footage they captured will be featured in the 30-minute TV special they are creating about Andrés, which will air in August of this year. Below are some photos from their adventures in Colombia:

Plaza Botero in Medellin
Plaza Botero in Medellin

Gina Gaston of ABC13 with downtown Medellin in the background
Gina Gaston of ABC13 with downtown Medellin in the background
Nora Estrada (Andrés' mother) being interviewed by Gina Gaston
Nora Estrada (Andrés’ mother) being interviewed by Gina Gaston
The stage of the Teatro Metropolitano in Medellin, where the crew filmed Andrés conducting
The stage of the Teatro Metropolitano in Medellin, where the crew filmed Andrés conducting
Andrés preparing to conduct the Filarmómica Joven de Colombia
Andrés preparing to conduct the Filarmómica Joven de Colombia
Andrés' childhood friend, Carlos Botero, Assistant Conductor of FJC) chatting with Andrés backstage after the concert in Medellin
Andrés’ childhood friend, Carlos Botero, Assistant Conductor of FJC, chatting with Andrés backstage after the concert in Medellin
Gina Gaston riding in a cable car in Medellin
Gina Gaston and crew riding in a cable car and shooting footage in Medellin

Click here to learn more about our 2014-15 Season, which will be Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s inaugural season as Houston Symphony Music Director!

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