"Adolfo Alejo, a renowned conductor and violist, joins forces with the talented cellist Ana Turkalj to create a magical fusion of exquisite melodies and captivating harmonies.

This concert is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music performed by two exceptional artists. The passion and mastery with which Adolfo and Ana play their instruments will move you and fill you with emotion.

Tickets are available at www.casaeuropamexico.mx or at the venue's box office. Secure your seat as soon as possible.

Come and be captivated by a one-of-a-kind musical experience. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms to this magical violin and cello concert featuring Adolfo Alejo and Ana Turkalj!"

ADOLFO ALEJO

Director - Violin - Viola

Considered one of the most active and recognized violin and viola soloists on the international scene, Adolfo Alejo, originally from Cuernavaca Morelos, has won three editions of the Hermilo Novelo National Violin Competition (UNAM). He was a semifinalist in the Cynthia Woods Young Artist Competition (Texas) and won first place as well as the audience favorite award in the International String Quartet Competition at New York University.

Currently, he is a member of the Ighme Quartet, President of Concertistas de Morelos, and an active soloist under the record label Brilliant Classics (Netherlands). He is also part of the Atl Piano Trio as a violinist, the artistic director of Kukulkán Kamerata, the artistic director of Camerata Basiliensis in Switzerland, and the Director of the "Baden Music Series" Concerts in Baden, Switzerland.

"I simply couldn't believe it; the sound he produces is addictive. Great respect for this young magician." - Donka Angatscheva (Vienna, Austria 2012).

ANA TURKALJ

CELLO

A cellist of Croatian origin, born and educated in Vienna during the post-war era in Yugoslavia, Ana Turkalj showed her interest in becoming an artist from a very early age. She often listened to her brother secretly in her cello case, where she enjoyed the works of Bach, Haydn, and Schubert, undoubtedly marking the beginning of her love for music.

Thanks to her remarkable talent and discipline, she was invited to participate in various masterclasses with renowned artists and won several competitions as a cellist and pianist in Croatia, Italy, and Austria. Some of her awards include: "Prima la Musica" 2002, 2004, 2009, The European Competition "Alfredo e Vanda Marcosig" 2005, 2008, and 2009, The International Competition of Dubrovnik "Rudolf Matz" 2006 and 2007, The "Antonio Janigro" Competition 2006 in Italy, the Liezen Cello Competition 2002 and 2008, First Prize in the Lions Club Austria Competition, First Prize in the International Swiss Youth Competition, and the Special Prize from the Concert Society of the Basel Orchestra.

"Ana Turkalj's musicality is versatile, not only because she is an artist with extraordinary talent in the cello and piano, but also because of her unmistakable sound and deep expressiveness. Her sophistication and variety in sound allow her to interpret various musical styles." - Götz Teutsch, Principal Cello of the Berlin Philharmonic (1970-1976).