2024-05-07 23:04:55
The last of the complete works of the prolific classical composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, The Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, op. 125 Coralis about to celebrate 200 years since it was presented for the first time at the Teatro de la Imperial Court of Viennaon May 7, 1824, so it will arrive in a very special way on the stage of the National Auditorium.
“The idea of celebrate This piece with this concert was born since the pandemic, thanks to the confinement, because we already saw this event coming, although it was four years away, but specifically it has been taking shape for two years, I am not talking only in the musical sense but also in the organization, the reservation of enclosure. In short, it has been a very long process that has had a lot of work put into it as it is such a complex work,” he said in an interview with this medium, Rodrigo MaciasCoordinating Director of this project.
This presentation, which has been very well received by the audience, will be unique, since according to the director, there are no plans for it to be held again and he has Qualified as “an experience that goes beyond entertainmentmusical, it’s going to be really unique. Music heals and positively transforms people, society and all of us are sure that this memorable concert will achieve this purpose,” he assured.
Another objective of this presentation is to “reach as many people as possible, we want to make music for everyone and that is why we are looking for this venue, since the Palace of Fine Arts is far from having the capacity that the Colossus of Reform. We are sure that Beethoven fans will be there, but we want to direct this concert for all those who have never seen an orchestra or a choir live, we want to bring them closer.”
In the concert the entire symphony will be played as it was premiered, and which includes the renowned Hymn to Joy, which is one of the four movements that make up this piece that lasts just over an hour. In addition, the overture will be performed Egmontalso by the German composer, among other pieces.
“We love Beethoven already The Ninth Symphony but this concert is something important because it includes The Ode to JoySchiller’s poem that Ludwig added extraordinarily in the fourth movement because the classical symphonies did not have a chorus, they were written for orchestras and in fact the eight symphonies The composer’s remaining works are for orchestra only.
“He could not refuse to include this important poem that 200 years is more necessary today due to the current times. This concert is a message of freedom, fraternity, love between humans and reminding us of respect and tolerance for others,” he concluded.
Coming soon to be held on May 7, the presentation will feature the participation of mezzo-soprano Alejandra Gómez, soprano Angélica Alejandre, tenor Rodrigo Garciarroyo and baritone Tomás Castellanos.
On the other hand, the National Autonomous University of Mexico is preparing the screening at the Open Air Forum of the National Cinematheque of the interpretation of this enigmatic symphony by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the UNAM, which was carried out March 23, 2024 in the Nezahualcóyotl Roomheadquarters of the orchestra.
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2024-05-07 23:04:55