A pianist with astounding technique and boundless imagination, Alex Mercado is acclaimed for his ability to write striking compositions and create vibrant sonic landscapes that have resonated with critics and audiences alike in his native Mexico. Mercado’s career highlights to date include being commissioned in 2010 to arrange and perform as the featured soloist in the orchestral opening to Sir Elton John’s concert at Chichen Itza with the Yucatan Symphony Orchestra; recorded in NYC with John Patitucci, Adam Rogers, Tim Hagans and Luis Perdomo; and being chosen in 2012 by the Mexican government to inaugurate with a solo piano concert the iconic City Of The Books, one of Mexico City’s most important and historic landmarks. Mercado has released 3 albums, the last one, Paisaje, a wonderful array of vibrant sonic landscapes that have resonated with critics and audiences all over the world has been released in 2017.
A beautiful concert to look forward to.
January 21 @ 18:30
6:30 pm
– 7:30 pm
(1h)
Université Quisqueya