Mahler: Symphony n°1, Gaetan Kuchta, OFUNAM
Orchestra: Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM
Season: Autumn 2021
Program: Program 5
Date: November 6, 2021
Guest Conductor: Gaétan Kuchta
Program:
The program was produced by TV UNAM in collaboration with Música UNAM and OFUNAM.
The concert included Gustav Mahler's "Sinfonía núm. 1 en re mayor, Titán" in an arrangement by Klaus Simon for a chamber orchestra, consisting of four movements:
I. Langsam. Schleppend
II. Kräftig bewegt
III. Feierlich und gemessen
IV. Stürmisch bewegt
Event Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction by Julia Santibáñez, TV UNAM host.
08:13 - Dedication to Mario Lavista (1943-2021).
01:12:35 - Interview with the guest conductor, Gaétan Kuchta.
01:15:23 - Final remarks by Julia Santibáñez, TV UNAM host.
In Memoriam:
The concert was dedicated to Mario Lavista, a significant figure in contemporary Mexican music and a mentor to many generations of Mexican musicians.
A quote from Mario Lavista's speech upon his induction into the Academy of Arts in 1987 was shared, emphasizing the power of music to convey truths that cannot be expressed in words.
This event appears to be a tribute to Mario Lavista's legacy and featured a performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 1, "Titán," in a chamber orchestra arrangement. It was presented in collaboration with TV UNAM, Música UNAM, and OFUNAM.
