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Swiss Conductor Invited to Concert of the National Symphony of Cuba

Swiss Conductor Invited to Concert of the National Symphony of Cuba

Havana, Jul 10 – The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba will offer a concert next Sunday in this capital, in which it will have as guest the recognized Swiss conductor Emmanuel Siffert, announced this Tuesday the institution.

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Musical Premiere in Cuba Inspired in the Phantom of the Opera

Musical Premiere in Cuba Inspired in the Phantom of the Opera

Havana, Jun 18 – A Spanish-language version of the musical The Phantom of the Opera currently involves several Cuban cultural institutions and the young Chilean orchestra teacher Ninoska Medel.

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J.K. Rowling Announces New Books on the World of Harry Potter

J.K. Rowling Announces New Books on the World of Harry Potter

London, Jun 4th – The renowned British writer J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter saga, announced on Monday the publication of four new electronic books related to this series of novels, next June 27.

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Countdown to Debut of Cuban Descemer Bueno in Argentina

Countdown to Debut of Cuban Descemer Bueno in Argentina

Cuba, May 29 – Descemer, considered one of the most important artists of the past five years, who has rubbed shoulders with the cream of Latin American music, will be taking his songs to La Trastienda stage, where there may be some surprises. Continue reading

Cuba Fosters Cultural Ties with Other Peoples, Cuban FM Says

Cuba Fosters Cultural Ties with Other Peoples, Cuban FM Says

Havana, May 16 –  Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said Wednesday that Cuba fosters and encourages the historical and cultural ties with other people.

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Cuban Artists Miguel Barnet, Eliades Ochoa Win in Latin Awards Canada

Cuban Artists Miguel Barnet, Eliades Ochoa Win in Latin Awards Canada

Cuban Artists Miguel Barnet, Eliades Ochoa Win in Latin Awards Canada

Havana, Oct 3rd – Poet and ethnologist Miguel Barnet and musician Eliades Ochoa are the first Cubans to receive the Latin Award Canada, a prize they say ”is a recognition to Cuban culture,” both artists told Prensa Latina Tuesday.

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Cuban Dancer to Receive Outstanding Award from Spain

Cuban Dancer to Receive Outstanding Award from Spain

Cuban Dancer to Receive Outstanding Award from Spain

Havana, Sep 22 – Cuban dancer, choreographer and director, Irene Rodriguez, said she feels honored because the Spanish embassy in her country told her that she will be awarded with the Collar Grand Cross Grade of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.

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First Symposium on Heritage Conservation Convened in Cuba

First Symposium on Heritage Conservation Convened in Cuba

First Symposium on Heritage Conservation Convened in Cuba

Havana, Sep 21 – The University of the Arts of Cuba (ISA) has called today for the first symposium on the conservation of cultural heritage: challenges and perspectives, dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the village of San Cristobal in Havana.

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Cuban Ballet Dancers Perform at Peru International Gala

Cuban Ballet Dancers Perform at Peru International Gala

Cuban Ballet Dancers Perform at Peru International Gala

Havana, Sep 17 – The art of the dancers of the Cuban National Ballet (BNC) Grettel Morejon, Sadaise Arencibia, Dani Hernandez and Adrian Sanchez was highly acclaimed at a dance show in Peru.

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Successful Performance of Litz Alfonso Dance Cuba Ballet in Mexico

Successful Performance of Litz Alfonso Dance Cuba Ballet in Mexico Successful Performance of Litz Alfonso Dance Cuba Ballet in Mexico

Successful Performance of Litz Alfonso Dance Cuba Ballet in Mexico

Mexico, Aug 11st -The National Auditorium in this capital was full of dance, music, luxury voices and good scenery, with the show ÂíCuba Vibra!, by the Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba ballet.

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