Accomplishments and Awards
Transforming the Monterrey UANL Symphony Orchestra in one of the most prestigious orchestras in Mexico.
In 1995 The Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León honored Carrasco with the Highest Arts Prize for his accomplishments with the Monterrey UANL Symphony Orchestra.
In 1997 the State of Nuevo León honored him with the Medal of Civic Achievement for his contribution to the cultural development of the State.
The Mexican government and the Austrian Embassy in Mexico awarded him with the Mozart's Gold Medal in 2002 Mozart Medal (Mexico), which has been granted only to the most distinguished figures of classical music in Mexico.
He was the first Mexican to perform within the walls of The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, with the Beijing Symphony Orchestra in 2005. His program included Mexican and international pieces.
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