"The architect, Eduardo Mata, was inspired by the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Berliner Philharmonie. I love performing in this monumental building. It was specially designed for symphonic music, and the audience surrounds the musicians during performances." —Alondra De La Parra

Read more about Alondra de la Parra, including all of her favorite concert halls and places to stay, eat, and shop. Photo courtesy of Sala Nezahualcóyotl. This appeared in the March/April 2012 issue.