A native of Mexico, Prieto has also led the Xalapa Symphony and appeared with the Prieto Quartet as a violinist.
According to the Times, Prieto has helped to boost subscriptions, contributions, and visits from world-class soloists during his tenure in Huntsville.
The paper also reports that Prieto has been named to the Forum of Young Global Leaders, a group that meets annually at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.