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G. Mahler and W. A. Mozart in Concert

G. Mahler and W. A. Mozart in Concert

The Philharmonic Orchestra of Medellin presents its concert number 8 of their 2013 season, on April 27th, from W. A. Mozart: Opera arias oboe version and from G. Mahler: Symphony No. 7 “Song of the Night” in E minor. Director: Francisco Rettig (Chile) Soloist: Jorge Andres Pinzon, oboe. Hour: 6:00 pm. Tickets are: 40.000 and [...]

Saint-Petersburg Ballet on ice in Medellin

Saint-Petersburg Ballet on ice in Medellin

The Saint-Petersburg Ballet on ice (former the Leningrad State Ballet on ice) founded in 1967 by the outstanding choreographer Konstantin Boyarsky, is the successor of the remarkable traditions of the St.Petersburg school of the classical ballet. Since 1995 the Saint-Petersburg Ballet on ice has been performing on stage of opera theaters. It shows the most [...]

XIX International Zarzuela Season

XIX International Zarzuela Season

As part of the XIX International Zarzuela Season, the Medellin Philharmonic Orchestra and the EAFIT Symphonic Orchestra present, from Vicente Lleo, the “La Corte Del Faraon” (The Pharaoh’s court), with the special guest: A Compás Flamenco, a Cuban ballet company. Cast: Gisela Zivic, soprano (Argentina) Antonio Torres, baritone (Spain) Israel Gonzales (Cuba) Sofia Salazar, mezzo-soprano [...]

International Jazz Day Concert

International Jazz Day Concert

The UNESCO proclaimed April 30th as the International Jazz Day. This important art form is held to promote peace, dialogue between cultures, diversity and respect for human rights and human diversity. For this reason the Pablo Tobon Uribe Theater presents two jazz ensembles: Teo Grajales & Adjazzentes and Siguarajazz Trio. Teo Grajales & Adjazzentes: Adjazzentes [...]

Mago De Oz in Medellin

Mago De Oz in Medellin

Mago De Oz in Medellin This famous and incredible Spanish rock band founded in 1989, will perform in Medellin on February 28th, 2013. Mago de Oz is well-known for the strong Celtic feel to their music, strengthened through their constant usage of a violinist and flautist. The name for the band was chosen, according to [...]

Madredeus 2013 Colombia Tour

Madredeus 2013 Colombia Tour

Type of activity: Concert. Medellin, Saturday, March 30th 2013 Metropolitan Theater Madredeus is a Portuguese musical ensemble. Their music combines traditional Portuguese music with influences of modern folk music. The lyrics are often melancholic and related to the sea or travelling or absence, continuing a tradition of songs dating back to Medieval times. Pedro Ayres [...]

Colombia Moda Fashion Week 2013

Colombia Moda Fashion Week 2013

The Colombia Moda Fashion Week binds the public and private sectors, where work is coordinated in the common objectives of the fashion industry, sharing, and integrating information and experience, encouraging partnership and developing competitive intelligence. It is a synergy between the institutions and actors of the fashion industry in relation to the strategies for the [...]

Medellin Flowers Festival 2012

Medellin Flowers Festival 2012

Medellin Flowers Festival 2012 Medellin Flowers Festival 2012 – Colombia´s most fragrant and colourful yearly celebration. Colombia is the world´s second largest exporter of cut flowers and during this ten days celebration, locals and tourists use the innocent beauty of the blossom as an excuse to celebrate life, nature and rich Paisa culture. This year the festival took place [...]

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Colombian Food

I have heard that many people from several countries believe that all Latin American food is very similar. They think that all you can find here are beans and corn. It is a widespread stereotype, equal to the belief that in China they only eat rice, only pasta in Italy or just burgers in the [...]