Resident Director Call

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As part of the commitment to national talent, and the importance of being a platform for young practicing conductors, in 2018 the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra created the figure of the resident conductor, as an opportunity for a young and talented orchestral director to work permanently with the entire orchestra, nourishing himself with valuable learning. In 2022, with the election of the new director, who will be officially announced in March, Filarmed is once again committed to having young talent en casa to work with the musicians under the mentorship of the Principal Conductor. Therefore, it invites professional musicians interested in aspiring to the position of RESIDENT DIRECTOR, to read this call carefully.

The Resident Director He will be in charge of assisting the Principal Conductor in the activities he requires, preparing and directing the orchestra when requested, attending to artistic and administrative requirements requested by the administration of the Corporation, among other functions. This position constitutes a service provision contract with monthly fees of COP$7,000,000.

Candidate profile

Colombian citizens residing anywhere in the world; professional musicians with an emphasis in conducting/orchestral conducting or master's degree in the same field, who demonstrate experience conducting professional and/or amateur ensembles and orchestras for at least 2 years. Applicants must be willing to relocate to the city to begin serving as of April 1, 2022.

Participants will be evaluated by an internal jury appointed by the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra.

 

STAGES OF THE CALL

1.Registration and receipt of documents: January 21 to February 6, 2022.

2.Publication of the list of those eligible for video evaluation: February 8, 2022.

3.Publication of the list of those selected for live audition: February 25, 2022.

4.Live Auditions: March 17 and 18, 2022.

5.Publication of results: March 25, 2022.

 

*The name of the selected applicant will be published on March 25, 2022. The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra reserves the right to declare the place deserted.

 

1.Registration and receipt of documents

Those interested in participating in this call must fill out the registration form published in the next link, where they must copy the link with the following documentation:

  • Citizenship card.
  • Certificates of academic training.
  • Certificates of experience in conducting professional and amateur ensembles and/or orchestras for at least 2 years.
  • Link to a video of you conducting 2 contrasting movements of a classical or romantic symphony. The video must have been recorded in 2019, 2020, 2021 or 2022 and remotely recorded videos will not be accepted: the conductor must be seen interacting directly with the orchestra or pianists in the same space. If possible, the video should be unedited. The video must be properly marked with the name of the applicant.

 

Note 1: Remember to make sure the link to the video works, otherwise your application will not be considered. If the video is hosted on platforms such as YouTube, remember that it must be set to public or unlisted so that the jury can access it.

Note 2: Remember to answer all the questions and copy the link with all the requested documentation. Otherwise your application will not be taken into account.

2. Documentation review

The Orchestra will verify that the registrations and documents provided are correct and that they have been delivered on the established dates. Applicants who contain inconsistencies in the information reported will not be taken into account for the evaluation of the video.

3. Publication of the list of those selected for live audition

Once the documentation review process has been completed, the jury will review the videos and select 10 finalists to participate in the live auditions.

4. Live auditions on March 17 and 18

The venue for the auditions will be the headquarters of the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra in Palermo Cultural, Carrera 42 #8-00.

The auditions will be divided into two rounds. The finalists selected from the video round will participate in the first, and at the end of the first day of auditions, the jury will summon the participants who achieve at least 85/100 points for the next day.

Participants who reach this stage must prepare the entire repertoire required in this call and the jury will be in charge of requesting the fragments that the applicant will conduct during the audition.

Note: Audition dates are not subject to change. The participant who does not attend the audition on the established date and time will be disqualified.  

REPERTOIRE FOR LIVE AUDITION

PENSUM FILARMED RESIDENT DIRECTOR
ROUND REPERTOIRE
March 17 · Boccherini – Symphony in D minor “La Casa del Diavolo”: I movement.

· Mozart – Symphony no. 40: I movement.

· Beethoven – Symphony no.1: IV movement.

· Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin: “Forlane”.

· Stravinksy – Concerto in D major for strings – I movement.
FINAL

March 18th

 · Mozart – The Magic Flute: Overture.

· Schubert – Symphony no.4 “Tragic”: I movement.

· Beethoven – Symphony no.7: II movement.

· Brahms – Symphony no. 4: IV movement.

· Bartok – Divertimento for strings: I movement.

 

5. Publication of results.

The name of the selected applicant will be published on March 25, 2022.

Updated call for supernumerary bank 2022

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The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra invites musicians interested in being part of the orchestra's supernumerary bank to read this call carefully. 

The Filarmed supernumeraries will be summoned to participate in those performances in which the orchestra's staff must be expanded, according to the needs of the repertoire and the agenda. Payment is made for service provided, with service understood as each rehearsal and concert in which the supernumerary participates; The value of each service will correspond to the rate that the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra provides for 2022.  

Candidate profile  

Professional musicians with a minimum of one (1) year experience as a musician in symphony orchestras. If you do not have a professional degree, three (3) years of experience will be required; The experience must be properly supported with certificates or hand-held programs.  

Interested persons must reside in Colombia. The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra will not be responsible for any transfer that supernumeraries must incur.

Update of requirements for the supernumerary bank call for the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra Corporation.

Musicians interested in participating in the call for supernumeraries who do not have certificates of orchestral experience may attach, in the document link of the registration form, a letter of recommendation from their instrument teacher or from a recognized symphonic musician. for his work as a teacher, performer or musician belonging to a professional orchestra.

It is VERY IMPORTANT that the person who writes the letter of recommendation is a performer of the same instrument to which it is being applied in the call.

 

Stages of the call 

  • Registration and receipt of documents: December 10, 2021 to February 18, 2022. 
  • Documentation Review: from the February 21 to 24, 2022. 
  • Publication of the list of those eligible for live audition: February 25, 2022. 
  • Live audition: 22 as of March 25, 2022. 
  • Publication of results: March 31, 2022. 

1. Registration and receipt of documents  

 

Those interested in participating in this call must fill out the published registration form HERE , where they must attach the following documentation: 

 

  • Identification card. 
  • Certificates of academic training. 
  • Certificates of experience of at least one year working in an orchestra, for graduates. 
  • Experience certificates of at least three years if you do not have a professional degree. 

 

Note: Remember to answer all the questions and attach your link with all the requested documentation. Otherwise your application will not be taken into account. 

 

2. Documentation review 

The Orchestra will verify that the registrations and documents provided are correct and that they have been delivered on the established dates. Applicants who contain inconsistencies in the information reported will not be taken into account for appointment to live auditions. 

3. Publication of the list of those eligible for live audition 

Once the documentation review process has been completed, the people who have provided the complete documents and within the times established in this call will be summoned. This summons will inform you of the date, time and place where the auditions will be held.  

4. Live audition during the week of March 22-25, 2022 

The location of the auditions will be in Medellín. Participants who reach this stage must present the entire repertoire required in this call and will be evaluated on a scale of 1 to 100 by an internal jury appointed by the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Note: Dates may be modified according to the number of registered participants.  

Repertoire for live audition

Supernumerary pension 

 

INSTRUMENT   REPERTOIRE 
FIDDLE   1) Mozart: Concerto 3, 4, or 5, first movement without cadenza.
2) Mozart: Symphony 35 “Haffner”, finale presto, first 37 bars (violin part 1). 3) Mozart: Symphony 39. Satz, Finale, first 40 bars (violin part 2).
4) Brahms: Symphony 3. First movement, from 12 bars before the letter K to the end.  Orchestral sheet music link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1APOFCePXK0WxnS8zN8NXPcmIWqeIqMVc/view?usp=sharing  
VIOLA  1) First movement of any of the following concertos with cadenza:  

– C. Stamitz, Viola Concerto in D major.  

– FA Hoffmeister, Viola Concerto in D major.  

2) Shostakovich: Symphony No 5. 1st. Mov. From numeral 15 to 17.  

3) R. Strauss: Don Juan: From the beginning until 5 bars before the letter D.  

4) Brahms: Symphony No 4. 4th. Mov. Measures 41 to 80. 

 

Orchestral sheet music link:  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-dy_2mvm4aGMXovViLGNRNdJEkBNRpvJ/view?usp=sharing 

 
VIOLONCELLO  1) First movement without cadence of any of the following concertos:  

* Haydn, Joseph: Concerto in D major.  

* Haydn, Joseph: Concerto in C major.  

* Sains-Saëns, Charles-Camille: Concert.  

* Elgar, Edward: Concerto.  

* Dvorak, Antonin: Concerto.  

* Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich: Rococo (Theme and two contrasting variations).  

2) Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D major “Haffner”. Presto (see attached score).  

3) Beethoven: Symphony No. 5. Second movement (see attached score).  

4) Brahms: Symphony No. 2. Second movement (see attached score).

5) Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro Overture. Presto (see attached score). 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i1w_lDUEF3768qtXKjCP6rE_jTtNIN_8/view?usp=sharing 

 
DOUBLE BASS  1) Dittersdorf: Concerto for Double Bass, first movement without cadenza.  

2) Beethoven: Symphony 9. 4th. Mov. Recitatives. 

3) Brahms Symphony 2: 4th. Mov. Measures from 244 to 279.  

4) Mozart: Symphony 40. From measure 115 to 138.  

5) Tchaikovsky: Symphony 4. 1st. Mov. Letter P up to 1 after Q. 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13FVCixd–MTPIbauiPLAmlW-LqIjQf-2/view?usp=sharing 

 
FLUTE  1) Mozart: Concerto in G or D major, 1st. Motion.  

2) Bizet: Carmen. Intermission  

3) Bramhs: Symphony No. 4  

4) Rossini: William Tell Overture  

5) Piccolo: 

  • Rossini: Semiramide.  
  • R. Korsakov: Scheherazade.  

Note: All orchestral excerpts are those that appear in the attached scores 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AnggZOglxT8X8Ycqdct4jcMvB4OcrNxd/view?usp=sharing 

 
OBOE AND ENGLISH HORN 

(Test for 2nd Oboe and English horn role is optional) 

 1) Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C Major K.314, 1st Movement (from the beginning to measure 97). 

2) Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, (Introduction to Variation 1). 

3) Bizet: Symphony in C, 2nd Movement-Adagio. 

4) Moussorgski/Ravel: Paintings from an Exhibition Les Tuileries Ballet “des pussins dans leurs coques”  

 

Orchestral Solos for English Horn: (Optional if the participant owns the instrument)  

 

1) Rossini: William Tell Overture. 

2) Berlioz: Overture “The Roman Carnival” (from measure 21 to No. 4). 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxDTpsnqAAZchFAgwLY2RFsYAXP-7rGg/view?usp=sharing 

 
CLARINET  Soprano Clarinet (required)  

 

1) Mozart: Clarinet Concerto. First movement (exposition) 2) Beethoven: Symphony No.6. II movement. One measure before letter D to two measures before letter E  

3) Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Scherzo. Beginning to letter B  

4) Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade. 2nd. Mov. Cadenza (letter F) 

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Requinto Clarinet (optional)  

 

1) Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel. Numeral 30 to numeral 32 

2) Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé: 

  • One measure before numeral 157 up to three measures before numeral 158  
  • Only from numeral 160 

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Bass Clarinet (optional)  

 

1) Stravinsky: Rite of Spring. 

  • Numeral 11 to 12  
  • Numeral 48 to 49  

2) Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel. Numeral 29 to 32  

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Note:  

*Bass clarinet and requinto clarinet solos are NOT mandatory 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LH1lvGGIzONzn2az1HcCuouE9xAwCd8D/view?usp=sharing 

 

 
BASSOON  1) WA Mozart: Bassoon Concerto in B flat Major.  

First Movement from measure 35, to measure 98  

2) J. Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major.  

Second movement / Play part of the Second Bassoon / From the beginning, until measure 32.  

3) H. Berlioz: Fantastic Symphony / Fourth Movement / First Bassoon:  

  • From fifteen measures before the number “51”, to six measures before the number “51” 
  • From two measures before the number “52”, until the number “53”  

4) PI Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathetic” Op. 74. 

Fourth Movement from measure 2, to measure 36 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1obLAHKy20urENSYZyB-3gEkuwlJKV8-C/view?usp=sharing 

 
HORN  1) Mozart: The exposition of the first movement of Concerto No. 4 kv. 495 in Eb.  

2) Strauss: Concerto No. 1, in Eb first movement. 

3) Tchaikovsky: Symphony 5, solo from the 2nd. Movement (measures 8 to 28)  

4) Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5, call of the first movement (from rehearsal number 17 to rehearsal number 21) 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12r8s-o6kj3fr2sYimn7U4uLB8Vld-H_F/view?usp=sharing 

 
TRUMPET  1) Trumpet Concerto in Eb by Hummel, first movement (Can be played on trumpet in Bb)  

2) R. Korsakov: Scheherazade (Trumpet 2)  

  • II movement, from measure 17 of the letter “E” to the letter “F”.  
  • Four measures before the letter “K” to the letter “L”. 
  • III movement, from the letter “G” to the letter “H”. 
  • IV movement, from the letter “W” (Spiritoso) to (Allegro non troppo e maestoso).  

3) O. Respighi: Pini di Roma, “Pini presso una catacomba” internal waterspout alone.  

4) G. Bizet: Carmen (trumpet in Bb), “Prelude” from number 6 to the end of the prelude.  

5) P. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker “ballet” (trumpet 1), “Divertissement” numeral 12 (le chocolat) brilliant allegro, trumpet solo.  

6) L. Bermúdez: Colombia beloved land (Felix Mórgan version) Tutti final  

7) V. Valencia: San Pelayo (trumpet 2).  

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S0pjT8I8lnxwh_eb4SRMQZfbSTf6rFCn/view?usp=sharing 

 
TROMBONE  1) Ferdinand David: Trombone Concerto first movement. 

2) Mozart: Requiem, Tuba Mirum. 

3) Rossini: “La Gazza Ladra” Overture, from bars 115 to 131; from 275 to 291 and from 432 to 442  

4) Till Eulenspiegel: Part 2 (4 before measure 36 until 5 of 37) 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HgCAFYAPjhDA0fFxVNjC-szVeHfpdUzi/view?usp=sharing 

 

  
BASS TROMBONE  1) Eugene Bozza: New Orleans for bass trombone and piano 

2) J. Haydn: The creation. No.26 from start to C.  

3) Berlioz: Fantastic Symphony. From 56 to six bars after 57.  

4) G. Rossini: William Tell. From C to 8 measures after D. 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bn_Tld74_80srSAo3YtiUDMXPeQkuTSr/view?usp=sharing 

 
TUBA  1) Vaughan Williams: Tuba Concerto, First movement.  

2) Berlioz: Fantastic Symphony  

  • Fourth movements, from measure 60 to 155. 
  • Fifth movement, from bars 29 to 524.  

3) S. Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 – first movement, 3 to 6  

4) R. Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel Lustige Streiche. 

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UXzKratazkM9Lc5q5121wVgZ9Vyz7tXg/view?usp=sharing 

 
PERCUSSION  Xylophone  

1) Kodaly, Háry János: – Sixth movement, from alla Marcia to the third measure from No. 10.  

 

Saucers  

2) PI Tchaikovsky, Romeo and Juliet Overture – 12 measures starting from the letter E.  

 

Timpani  

3) Rite of Spring / I.Stravinsky – from number 193 to the fifth measure of number 197.  

 

snare drum  

4) Test Claire / Jaques Delécluse. 

 

* For percussion instruments, the interpretation of Latin and Colombian rhythms (salsa, porro and cumbia) on congas, Latin timbale and maracones or güiro will be evaluated.  

 

Orchestral sheet music link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cH6S7gcMzsiHpZkEU29URXn8MDYqphf3/view?usp=sharing 

 

 

  1. Publication of results.  

Participants who obtain a score equal to or greater than 85 points out of 100 will form a list of eligibles that will be published on March 31, 2022 on the Filarmed website.  

 

With 200 musicians on stage, Jaime Martínez captivated France

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What a proud teacher! 

World Premiere

To the rhythm of oboes, bassoons, French bagpipes and a lot of Caribbean flavor, maestro Jaime Martínez, head of oboes at Filarmed, presented in France the world premiere of his work Au clair de la Lune sous le ciel des caraïbes (In the moonlight under the Caribbean sky) commissioned by the French Federation of Double Reed Instruments (FFAD).

The long-awaited premiere was made for an ensemble of two hundred European musicians performing oboe, love oboe, English horn, bassoon, contrabassoon and cornemeuses françaises (French bagpipes) made up of children, young people, professionals and amateurs, from orchestras, music schools , conservatories and associations of double reed instruments. The percussion – made up of instruments of Latin origin such as maracas, harpsichord, among others – was provided by Juan Andrés Martínez, son of maestro Jaime. The Venezuelan oboist played within the ensemble and performed an improvisation in the middle of his work. “Captivating the European public in the Latin American style was the surprise for this concert!” recalls the composer, who highlights that it had several social components; First, because it brought the public closer to this family of instruments and aroused the interest and motivation of children and young people.

“The children's song “Au Claire de la Lune”, deeply rooted in the French people and known throughout the world, was the basis that inspired me to compose these tropical variations; attributed to Jean Baptiste Lully, creator of the French baroque style par excellence and who, together with the Sun King of France Louis XIV, and his father Louis XIII, did so much for the development of double reed instruments with large ensembles like the one heard by the concert attendees,” said Jaime Martínez.

The presentation was under the direction of the French oboist and conductor, Maestro Pascal Zamora, who also works as English horn soloist of the National Orchestra of Lyon, friend and classmate of Jaime Martínez at the National Superior Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris. The premiere of the work took place on October 22 at the Maurice Ravel Auditorium in Lyon - considered one of the most emblematic stages in France - at the opening concert of the European Reunions of Double Reed Instruments-Lyon, 2021 Next, Maestro Jaime gave a lecture on “The oboe in Caribbean popular music.” Filarmed's composer and principal oboist was sponsored by the FFDA and the De Gourdon-F.Lorée oboe factory in Paris.

“I think the audience immediately identified with the work, because 'Au Clair de la lune' is a very well-known children's song. The audience understood that my message is a fresh and sunny cultural bridge between France and the Caribbean, a bet on the democratization of these instruments that are still little known, a festival of double reed instruments. A historic moment because it was the first time that these rhythms were made with this instrumentation, imagine, a Colombian cumbia played by French cornemeuses!”, explained the oboist.

Caribbean party sounded in Europe

“It was a very special evening, for which I specially composed these tropical variations with representative rhythms of our Caribbean countries.” Jaime Martínez.

For Maestro Jaime it was a sunny and joyful trip, from France to his French Antilles, passing through Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia — where he currently resides — and which ended in his beloved country, Venezuela. Finally, he added that it was a “party” in Lyon to the rhythm of mambo.

Filarmed Entrepreneurship

The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra supports the entrepreneurship of its musicians to have other musical experiences in the country and around the world. That is, we open the artistic panorama that exists around symphonic music to enhance their complementary skills to their professional practice.

For Maestro Jaime, an orchestra cannot be just an instrument that plays music, it must be much more than that: it must be a school, an academy, a university, where its members are given freedom to develop their talents and abilities. .

Agenda Imagine the Future

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In these times of great social challenges, culture feels like a vigorous wind that runs through our territory and brings us closer to other human beings with whom we share desires, uncertainties and certainties. It proposes conversations about the present we live in and encourages dreams about the future we build.

We invite you to these meetings for the city and the department to imagine ourselves better.

October 12 °

Behind the South: dances for Manuel

Sankofa Danzafro

Hour: 8:00 pm It will be broadcast on the Facebook of @TeatroMetropolitanoMedellin and @comfama

Choreographer: Rafael Palacios

October 16

In your corner the stars. They won't be far away. Not this time.

Navigation and string concert by the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra.

Limited capacity. In Comfama Pedregal.

Upcoming events A Nearby Heaven

Thursday, October 28, 7:00 pm at Comfama Bello

Saturday, October 30, 7:00 pm at the Comfama Cloister, San Ignacio square

 

We are nominated for the Latin Grammys

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The album “Tú Rockito Filarmónico” by the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and Tú Rockcito has been nominated for the 2021 Latin Grammy in the Best Latin Music Album for Children Category. The award show will be held in Las Vegas, United States, on November 18, 2021. 
The album brings together the most recognized works of the children's rock band, this time arranged for a symphony orchestra. It was recorded live at a virtual concert in 2020, and brings together the power of music and gameplay. It is available on digital platforms.  

“Today we celebrate this nomination with deep joy. It is a recognition of the great band Tú Rockcito, in a production that was made as a family and with a lot of love with our orchestra during the pandemic. Furthermore, it is a commitment by the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra to bring children closer to symphonic music.” María Catalina Prieto, executive director.  

“Tú Rockcito Filarmónico” is a unique bet, which brings together the power of music and play in a beautiful and entertaining production. The members of Filarmed, the lyrics and music of Tú Rockcito, the incredible arrangements of Jesús David Caro, the direction of Juan Pablo Valencia, and the playing and singing experience of Tú Rockcito, make this album an unforgettable adventure for adults and children. . 

“Audio and video production is dedicated to all the children of the world, those who with patience and resilience have adapted to the new circumstances that life offers and have given special value to art, songs, and concerts made with love. It is also dedicated to musicians, who, with their legacy, perseverance and creative force, continue to invent multiple ways to feed humanity and nourish souls. Nothing like a song to cheer the soul; “There is nothing like the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra to enliven the senses.” Paula Ríos, vocalist and director of Tú Rockcito 

This new nomination for Filarmed (the previous one had been for the album Gardel Sinfónico with Ariel Ardit) shows the versatility of a young orchestra that enjoys joining together with other talented popular music artists. 

Tú Rockito Filarmónico is a production by Tú Rockcito and Filarmed, with the support of Comfama to bring rock and symphonic music to the children of Colombia and the world. 

 

 

Arts and culture: to imagine ourselves better!

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In these times of great social challenges, culture feels like a vigorous wind that runs through our territory and brings us closer to other human beings with whom we share desires, uncertainties and certainties. It proposes conversations about the present we live in and encourages dreams about the future we build.

Culture, understood as our own beliefs, customs, values and practices, will always offer us a better understanding of the world. Our critical thinking is formed in it because it shows us the essence of individuals and societies. Music, theater, literature, and the plastic arts travel through time and represent founding moments of humanity. The inheritances of flavors, stories, and knowledge are a relief for the individual and collective spirit. There is no doubt that we need culture to strengthen us in difficult times.

The organizations that have assumed the responsibility of working for the comprehensive development of people in Antioquia see the urgency of a broad conversation about the world we want, a vital dialogue about the present and the future, that puts on the table our cultural diversity and the natural diversity of the territory we inhabit.

We are proud of our communities when they express their vision of the world through their rituals, customs and beliefs, with their songs and dances, and remind us that we are all a living mix of the historical peoples of this region.

Nature came first and the mountains and valleys, the flora and fauna, the rivers and the jungles, the sea coast have always been there. We are part of that great natural wealth, and those of us who inhabit this region are the image of its diversity.

In a very important place in this reflection we must deal with how to offer our children, adolescents and young people a horizon of care, enjoyment and knowledge. It is time to talk about the role of education and culture in a society that values democracy and stimulates the possibility of thinking freely, expressing oneself without restrictions and expressing oneself creatively.

It is urgent to consider how to achieve a society that respects human dignity, that protects the memory of the past and present, that is supportive, that has a high concept of justice and is moved by inequalities.

We want to ask ourselves what direction democracy will take, where the economic system is going, what we will do to be worthy of our natural and cultural diversity. We know that we can build a more humane world, and we also know that to achieve this we must let culture move us with its transformative force.

Cultural organizations, artists, writers, musicians, intellectuals, those who remind us that science is a cultural adventure and, in general, all of us who work as managers have the opportunity to reimagine our existence and set goals. common. Today we join forces to create a cultural ecosystem in tune with the purposes of the region that aspires to a future of equity and hope in all areas of life.

We need to unite all voices around this great conversation that will be heard in the corners of the geography. We want educators, scientists, athletes, businessmen, rulers, those who administer public goods and all citizens to participate, regardless of social, economic, political, religious, gender or other status. With everyone, with the broad and generous vision that culture offers us, we are going to reimagine society.

Museum of Modern Art of Medellín – Museum of Antioquia – Maja Museum of Jericó – Pedro Nel Gómez Museum – Pablo Tobón Uribe Theater – Metropolitan Theater – Nuestra Gente Corporation – Corriente Music Corporation – Explora – Universo Centro – Antioquia Railway Foundation – Dangerous Crew – Fernando González Corporation, Otraparte – Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra – Proantioquia – Comfama.

You can also join this manifesto by sharing it, letting us know that culture is essential and inviting citizen actions #ElCanOf theCulture

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An alliance that sounds throughout Antioquia

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For Filarmed and Comfama Symphonic music is part of the universal heritage and cultural heritage of humanity. It is a legacy that is nourished by each era and that, in addition, has the possibility of exalting the feelings that unite human beings from different places in the world and from all times. 

The alliance Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra and Comfama It arises with the objective of democratizing access to symphonic music and stimulating artistic qualification processes throughout the territory of Antioquia. Both institutions join forces to create this agreement. 

 

A manifesto 

This alliance recognizes the legacy of symphonic music as a universal language without geographical barriers, which has the virtue of taking us to know other traditions and cultures of the world, in addition to valuing emerging composers and artists, as well as local, national and global talents.  

This is an initiative that promotes curiosity about a musical aesthetic that all people can appropriate as part of their social and cultural dynamics.  

This alliance between Filarmed and Comfama has four areas of interest: training, circulation, appropriation and entrepreneurship. The result of these four views is a cycle that favors the growth, strengthening and competitiveness of each of the music actors in the city and the region.  

From the training, The alliance views musical education as a right to which all children, adolescents, young people and adults can have access. This musical training opens a window to creative thinking, active listening and allows us to understand other types of artistic languages that give new meaning to human interaction.  

In circulation, the alliance has the purpose of bringing symphonic music to the entire territory under different formats and channels. It seeks to bring people closer to this musical aesthetic in parks, churches, theaters, educational and cultural centers in a natural way. It expands musical experiences for the public and enables other cultural and social habits for communities. 

On the axis of social appropriation, The alliance aims to give citizens the opportunity to know and enjoy the background of the world of a symphony orchestra: the diversity and richness of its instruments, the multiplicity of classical, modern, contemporary, current compositions and composers; the periods of music, the rituals and, in short, everything behind this world of symphonic music. 

Finally, with the component entrepreneurship, the alliance seeks to promote and accompany actors from all subsectors who work in the creation and production chain of symphonic music and, in the same way, all those who benefit from it. This way, more people benefit and the music sector in our territory is promoted. 

 

Upcoming concerts with the candidate for principal conductor

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Christian Vásquez is one of the most recognized Venezuelan directors in the world and is a candidate for main director of Filarmed. And this Saturday he conducts the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra at the Teatro Metropolitano. We will interpret the Clarinet Concerto in A majorby WA Mozart with the soloist Felipe Jiménez and the Symphony in C major by G. Bizet and Intermezzo in classical mode in B minor by M. Mussorgsky. Feel the live music with the peace of mind that you are in a safe space. The capacity is limited to guarantee distancing so that you can vibrate, get excited and be well.

Saturday, September 4, 6:00 pm
Metropolitan Theater 

Intermezzo in classic mode 
M. Mussorgsky 

Clarinet Concerto in A major 
W. A. Mozart
Soloist: Felipe Jiménez 

Symphony in C
G.Bizet

Ticket office: $65,000, $52,000 and $22,000
Points of sale: tubeleta.com and Theater box office  

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Friday, September 10, 6:00 pm
San Juan Apóstol Parish, Carrera 25 No. 1A South 155 

“From America to Europe in chamber music”

Symphony for winds in G minor 
G. Donizetti

little symphony 
C. Gounod

Taurus, symphony for strings 
J. Pinzón 

Fanfare for the common man 
A. Copland

Funeral march, The twilight of the gods
R. Wagner 

Muses and wheezing, symphonic movement for brass orchestra and percussion 
P. Flores 

Free entry / Prior registration  

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Friday, September 17, 6:00 pm 
University of Medellin Theater 

Tribute to John Williams 

Enjoy the most exciting soundtracks such as Star Wars, Superman, ET, Harry Potter, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, The Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, Spiderman, How to Train Your Dragon, Transformers, Avengers, James Suite Bond and Mission Impossible, among many more. 

Free entry / prior registration  

Registration here

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Saturday, September 25, 6:00 pm
Perpetual Help Creative District 
Mattelsa Headquarters, Calle 35 No. 46 63
“A trip through Spain and Latin America” 

Spain
Prelude to La Revoltosa 
Ruperto Chapi 

Intermission from The Dance of Luis Alonso 
Geronimo Gimenez 

Puerto Rico
The cumbanchero 
Rafael Hernandez 

Cuba
How delicious the mambo 
José Dámaso Pérez Prado 

black tears
Miguel Matamoros 

Brazil
Adagio for strings  
Alberto Nepomuceno 

Venezuela
Midday in the Llano
Antonio Estevez 

Colombia
Light the candle and Suite Calamary 
Lucho Bermudez

Carmenea
Miguel Angel Martin 

Free entry / prior registration 

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Visit of the first candidate for director

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David Greilsammer

Candidate for principal director of Filarmed

Known for his eclectic and fascinating programs, conductor and pianist David Greilsammer is recognized as one of the classical world's most daring and adventurous artists. Praised as a musician who is never afraid to take risks on stage, he has created some of the most daring musical projects today.

In addition to presenting innovative performances, ranging from Baroque to contemporary music, David Greilsammer is also celebrated for his interpretations of Mozart. He has performed all of Mozart's piano sonatas in Paris in a one-day “marathon.”

Since 2013, David Greilsammer has served as musical and artistic director of the Geneva Camerata. He has performed as guest conductor/soloist with the BBC Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra, Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, Beijing National Symphony, Mexican National Symphony, Jerusalem Symphony, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony and the Medellín Philharmonic, among others.

This year he released a new album with the Naïve record label with his piano recital “Labyrinth” which was described by the press as ingenious, fascinating and brave, in addition to awarding him more than ten international awards.

From July to August we will have their presentations throughout the city

Saturday, July 24, 7:00 pm
University of Medellin Theater

Serenade No. 10 “Gran partita”
W. A. Mozart

Holberg Suite, Op. 40
E. Grieg

Allegro vivacisimo
Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”
F. Mendelssohn

Saturday, July 31, 6:00 pm
Metropolitan Theater

On Saturday, July 31, in our Meetings Season with the Metropolitan Theater we present our candidate for main director, David Greilsammer, with the works: Introspective and living land by Jorge Pinzón, Piano Concerto in G major by Maurice Ravel and Symphony No 2 in C major by Robert Schumann.

Ticket office: $65,000, $52,000 and $22,000

Friday, August 6, 6:00 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish

The magical world of Mozart

Overture of
“The Marriage of Figaro”

Concertant Symphony
for violin and viola
Soloists: Clara Rojas
and David Merchan

Arias from The Clemency of Tito
Mezzo-soprano: Laura Mosquera

Symphony No. 38 “Prague”

Saturday, August 14, 7:00 pm
University of Medellin Theater

Symphony Op. 6, No. 6
Johann Christian Bach

Concerto for flute and orchestra
in D minor
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Soloist: Elizabeth Osorio

Symphony in D minor
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach

Orchestra Suite No. 3 in D major
Johann Sebastian Bach

Free entry with prior registration

Release

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Following reports of sexual harassment in the symphonic music sector, the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra undertook a process to incorporate into its actions the creation of a safe and respectful work environment for women. This process led to the definition of a Diversity and Equality Policy and the adoption of a Protocol for the prevention and response to sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination.

This protocol defines the form of action in the event of complaints of sexual violence and the approaches with which they should be addressed. An alternative approach that seeks to ensure recognition, reparation and a commitment to non-repetition; a corrective approach and a legal legal approach. It also contemplates the creation of a commission in charge of processing complaints, made up of volunteers from the orchestral staff and the administration.

Through the channel opened for this purpose, Filarmed has received two complaints, the first in December 2020, which was addressed by the commission under the alternative approach, and the second, in June 2021, in which the competence of the commission and applicability of the protocol.

The protocol has been applied strictly, with a gender focus and under the principles of due process and care for others. The parties have been heard at length and reparation formulas have been sought, understanding that the higher purpose of this action is to achieve a fundamental transformation and build a safe work environment without discrimination.

The first complaint has gone through the corresponding process and its resolution will be announced in the coming days. All complaints that arrive through the mail diversityequality@filarmed.org They will be attended to with a gender focus, following the protocol and applying the principles of confidentiality, due process and care for others.

The Diversity and Equality Policy:

Available here

The Protocol for the prevention and attention of sexual harassment and discrimination based

in gender:

Available here

Complaints are received through this email:

diversityequality@filarmed.org