From Philip Glass to Piazzolla, the seventh edition of Bogotá’s acclaimed classical music festival Bogotá Es América pays homage to the continent’s vast sonic landscape. The festival hosted by Teatro Mayor will present 40 concerts, 11 of which are free to the public.
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The best of the Petronio Álvarez Festival at Teatro Mayor on Saturday, June 1
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Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins found dead in Bogotá hotel
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Colombia’s “Camilo” announces next North America tour
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Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor closes 2021 opera season with Tosca
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Renowned conductors take the stage with Bogotá is Baroque
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Highlights of the Bogotá is Baroque festival programme
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As part of its extensive musical repertoire, the festival Bogotá Es Barroco will host free concerts in eight localities and well-known landmarks.
Vega String Quartet makes Colombia debut at Teatro Mayor
The Atlanta-based Vega String Quartet makes its South American debut at Teatro Mayor in Bogotá with a one night performance on Thursday.
Majestic Betty Garcés returns to the stage of Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
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Teatro Mayor launches in-person concerts with premieres by Colombian composers
Pianist Mauricio Arias-Esguerra raises the curtain for the start of in-person concerts at Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor.
Colombia’s MinCultura launches Best 100 Songs playlist to mark Independence
MinCultura has released a 100 Best Colombian Songs playlist to inspire hope in the future as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.
Maluma leads Colombian cast of One World, Bogotá donates for COVID-19 relief
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