Bogotá’s Teatro Colón rolls out the red carpet for Beethoven 250
As the world celebrates 250 years of Beethoven's birth, Bogotá's Teatro Colón will host eight of the composer's nine symphonies.
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Carlos Vives’ family musical “Pombo” debuts at Teatro Colón for the holidays
With his characteristic vallenato rock, Colombia's Grammy Award-winning artist Carlos Vives presents his latest creative venture, the family musical "Pombo: el musical."
Cartagena Music Festival XIV: Schubert and the sublime in classical music
Schubert, Mozart and Rossini are just some of the composers present at the 14th edition of Cartagena Music Festival.
Ibagué and the sounds of summer
When it comes to music, and music festivals, August out-plays other months with the capital of Tolima, Ibagué hosting the first edition of Ibagué Festival.…
Benjamin Grosvenor delivers poignant performace at Teatro Mayor
The celebrated British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor was the guest for a one-night recital at Teatro Mayor as part of the UK Guest Nation of Honor…
Remembering Gloria Zea: Colombia’s grand dame of culture (1935-2019)
Obituary: Gloria Zea will be remembered for her role at the Museum of Modern Art of Bogotá (Mambo) and for having founded Colombia's first opera…
The Ópera de Colombia presents Madama Butterfly at Teatro Mayor
Puccini's legendary Oriental love story of Madama Butterfly comes to the Teatro Mayor with an international cast.
The piano duo that defies political boundaries at Teatro Mayor
The Kohlberg Haroni duo will offer a one-night performance at Teatro Mayor with classical works composed for the four-hand piano.
Academy of Ancient Music marks start of 2019 as UK Year at Teatro Mayor
Soprano Mary Bevan accompanies the Academy of Ancient Music for the opening concert of the UK as Guest Nation of Honor at Teatro Mayor.
Love and time travel at the International Music Festival of Cartagena
The 13th edition of the International Music Festival of Cartagena ended with a stellar performance of Mozart's opera buffa Cosi Fan Tutte and Gustav Holst's…
Italy’s violin-makers showcased at Cartagena Music Festival.
The International Music Festival of Cartagena is hosting as part of its education agenda workshops and talks on the tradition of Italy's luthiers.
International Music Festival of Cartagena defies gravity with stellar concerts
Stellar performances Thursday during the International Music Festival of Cartagena show why this yearly event is a must for music lovers.
Batuta: Colombia’s youth orchestras and harmonies of hope
Batuta was modeled after Venezuela's El Sistema to provide musical training to youngsters as a fundamental right.
Handel’s Messiah and Bogotá’s Christmas concert agenda
Here, some of the cultural highlights of December's concert schedule, as well as exhibitions in museums and galleries.
Cartagena reaches for the stars with 13th edition of International Music Festival
Music, mathematics and astronomy converge at January's International Music Festival of Cartagena. Among the renown conductors attending is John Eliot Gardiner.
Cultural Agenda: Castalian Quartet to give concert in Bogotá
The award-winning Castalian Quartet will give a series of concerts in Colombia as part of their first-ever visit to the country. The Bogotá concert takes…