“Music is a reflection of our existence, a bridge between what we see and what we feel. In this program, we explore the deepest aspects of human beings: our relationship with nature, our spirituality, and the complexity of our emotions.” – Alejandra Urrutia, Guest Conductor

The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra (Filarmed) presents the second concert of its 2025 Season “Raíces” with “Nature, religion, human being”, a program that invites us to introspection and the search for meaning through music. On this occasion, the orchestra explores three essential dimensions of our existence: connection with nature, the expression of faith, and the richness of human emotional diversity.

  • The "Roots" season is a journey through the essential elements that define us as individuals and as a society. Through music, Filarmed invites us to reflect on our origins, our traditions, and the emotions that connect us to the world.
  • “Nature, religion, human being” presents a program that travels through different planes of existence through three works: Roots to infinity IV by Claudia Sofía Álvarez, Great Russian Easter Overture by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, and the Symphony No. 2 “The Four Temperaments” by Carl Nielsen.
  • The Chilean director Alejandra UrrutiaRenowned for her interpretive sensitivity and ability to convey stories through music, she will lead this program. Her direction has been praised on stages throughout Europe and Latin America, cementing her position as one of the most relevant conductors of her generation.

Date: Saturday, March 15
Time: Spoiler orchestra, 5:00 pm / Concert, 6:00 pm
Location: Metropolitan Theatre

Tickets from $44,000 for the general public and $25,000* for students  

  • 25% discount with Bancolombia cards
  • Special prices for Comfama members
  • Tickets at latiquetera.com, CC Los Molinos, CC Fabricato, CC Viva Envigado. Information: (604) 262 55 00 
  • *Does not include ticket service. Terms and conditions at www.filarmed.org  

Invited by the Filarmed – Comfama Alliance, sponsored by Bancolombia, EPM, MUV Foundation, Fraternidad Medellín Foundation, Sura, Mineros and Iluma, with the support of the Mayor's Office of Medellín and the Metropolitan Theater-Medellín Cultural, and special thanks to the Poblado Plaza Hotel, Astor Repostería and Piccolo Pizzas.

Music 

This program takes us on a sound journey through different ways of understanding the world:

Roots to infinity IV, of Claudia Sofía Álvarez, immerses us in a soundscape where nature comes to life through the strings. The work is born in silence and expands into a musical journey that is abstract yet deeply evocative. First, the sounds evoke how the roots of trees in the Peruvian rainforest intertwine underground, forming an invisible yet powerful network. Then, the music rises, like branches unfolding and reaching new heights. The music takes us from the earth to infinity, reflecting the natural cycle with unique strength and sensitivity.

The Great Russian Easter Overture of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov It is a tribute to the Orthodox liturgy and an expression of Russian spirituality. Through its melodies, the work alternates between the solemnity of prayer and the festive ecstasy of Easter, reflecting profound devotion and a crescendo of hope and renewal. 

The Symphony No. 2 “The Four Temperaments” of Carl Nielsen It is a work that portrays human emotional diversity. Each movement represents a distinct temperament: choleric (intense and dramatic), phlegmatic (serene and contemplative), melancholic (nostalgic and lyrical), and sanguine (jovial and vibrant). Nielsen transforms the psychology of personality into a fascinating musical journey. 

The director 

Alejandra Urrutia has conducted important orchestras in Europe and the Americas, distinguished by her passionate performance and focus on emotional connection with the audience. Her career includes collaborations with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Chile, and the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra in Denmark. She is also a fervent promoter of Latin American music and female leadership in orchestral conducting. 

This concert is an invitation to discover the connections between nature, faith, and the human condition through music. As Alejandra Urrutia puts it: “Every note, every silence, and every gesture of the orchestra speaks to us of who we are, of our roots, and of our infinite desire to transcend.” 

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