OFUNAM: A Magical Journey of Music and Literature

The UNAM Philharmonic's sixth programme combines "Music and Literature" with symphonic poems, operas, and modern works inspired by literary classics.

OFUNAM 2024. THIRD SEASON. PROGRAM 6

The sixth program of the UNAM Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2024 season marks the 95th anniversary of postgraduate studies at UNAM with a concert that celebrates the enduring bond between music and literature. Held at the Nezahualcóyotl Hall and conducted by distinguished guest conductor Ligia Amadio, this special evening explores the ways in which musical composition has long been inspired by the literary imagination.

Under the theme “Music and Literature,” the programme opens with Trois femmes de légende by the remarkable French composer Mélanie Bonis, a triptych of symphonic portraits that brings to life three legendary women—Cleopatra, Ophelia, and Salome—through vivid and expressive orchestral textures. The concert continues with the Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, S.125 by Franz Liszt, performed by acclaimed Lithuanian pianist Mūza Rubackyté, whose interpretation promises both virtuosity and emotional depth.

After the intermission, the evening concludes with the Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 by Johannes Brahms, a monumental work that bridges the classical and romantic traditions, offering a powerful and moving finale. The performance masterfully balances tradition and innovation, inviting audiences to experience a rich artistic dialogue that honours the academic and cultural legacy of UNAM.

Text by: Fernanda Sánchez Zaldívar

Original title OFUNAM 2024. TERCERA TEMPORADA. PROGRAMA 6
English title OFUNAM 2024. THIRD SEASON. PROGRAM 6
Original series title Conciertos OFUNAM
English series title OFUNAM Concerts
Genre Classical Music
Recording location Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Centro Cultural Unversitario, UNAM
Production year 2024
Duration 02:07:51
Production Company TV UNAM
Director Sergio Iván Trujillo Bolio
Producer Diana León Montero
Orchestra / Band Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM, OFUNAM