Bolivia Musica
US Department Of State Post Report
Montevideo is the cultural center of the country, and activities are varied and continuous. Most, however, occur during the school year, March–November. Cultural mainstays are the Intendencia Municipal; the Centro Cultural de Musica, a local non-profit organization that organizes classical music events; and the Servicio Oficial de Difusion Radiotelevision y Espectaculos (SODRE), the official government radio, TV, and public events service. ... Intendencia Municipal sponsors the Comedia Nacional, the national repertory company, which plays at various locations in Montevideo. In addition to this company, the municipal government has a popular and varied program of cultural activities. For instance, the municipal symphony (Orquesta Filarmonica de Montevideo) repeats its weekly concerts in different neighborhoods, free of charge. The Centro Cultural de Musica offers 8–10 cultural events during the year. Ticket prices for season and individual performances are less expensive than in the U.S. The Alianza Uruguay/Estados Unidos also offers a full-time theater program and frequently features works by U.S. authors. ... [Read More]
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