Art, Passion & Power: A Symphony with OFUNAM

OFUNAM's concert invites you on a journey through captivating musical narratives, blending literature and history into a powerful symphonic experience.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Facultad de Artes y Diseño (Faculty of Arts and Design) with OFUNAM in a concert that combines musical narratives and timeless literary inspiration, under the direction of guest conductor Manuel Hernández-Silva.

The program opens with Portrait, the debut composition by acclaimed flutist Gili Schwarzman. This compelling work, in two contrasting movements, depicts the rise of Alexander Zhimau, a charismatic yet power-hungry political figure. Through Naiveté and Megalomania, Schwarzman explores the seductive and corrupting nature of power.

The evening continues with Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini, a symphonic poem inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Inferno. This dramatic piece paints the tragic love story of Francesca and Paolo, whose forbidden passion condemns them to an eternity of torment amidst the infernal storms.

The concert concludes with Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120. Dedicated to Clara Schumann, this symphony showcases Schumann’s innovative approach to cyclic form, where themes evolve and reappear, creating an emotionally cohesive and deeply personal work.

A compelling journey through music and literature, this program highlights the enduring power of art to tell stories and evoke emotions.

Text by Lakeisha Colomba Suchil Cardiel

English title OFUNAM 2024. THIRD SEASON. PROGRAM 5
Original title OFUNAM 2024. TERCERA TEMPORADA. PROGRAMA 5
Original series title OFUNAM
Genre Classical Music
Recording location Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Centro Cultural Universitario
Production year 2024
Duration 01:37:13
Production Company TV UNAM
Executive Producer Diana V. León Montero
Producer Samantha Durán, Alejandro Espinosa, Alitzel Coronel, Alberto Sánchez, Paula Espíndola.
TV Director Biol. Sergio Iván Trujillo Bolio
Orchestra / Band Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM (OFUNAM)