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THE MAGICAL CITY O F C A R TAG E N A D E INDIAS situated on the Northern coast of Colombia, has lured explorers, artists and adventurers for centuries.

The charm of Cartagena lies in the warmth of its people, the romance of its narrow cobblestone streets and vibrantly

colored buildings, its leafy plazas, impressive churches, the surrounding sea and temperate breezes. The city offers a unique combination of history, culture and modernity and ample choices of cuisines, shopping, galleries and sightseeing.

Low temp.: 68ËšF / High temp.: 98ËšF

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FROM JANUARY 8 - 16, 2016

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you are invited to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cartagena International Music Festival.

Since inception, the Festival has offered audiences unforgettable experiences hearing great international musicians in orchestral, chamber and recital concerts performed in Cartagena’s most beautiful historic venues. This year is

no exception with an exciting program that revisits the footsteps of history, tracing the encounters between the music traditions of Europe and those of the Americas.

In addition, there will be special exhibitions and other cultural events highlighting the Festival’s decade of success.

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In the time-honored tradition of Latin hospitality, you will be welcomed as an honored guest. The Festival offers Visitor Patrons Packages with an array of services and benefits, including deluxe hotel accommodations, prime seating at Festival events, access to VIP parties, and transportation in luxury vehicles.

Beyond the musical delights it provides, the Festival has distinguished itself as a channel for social integration through the arts, with long-lasting impact in the city and the country.

Young and adult musicians nationwide benefit from the courses, activities and mentoring offered by world-renowned musicians as part of the career development and educational programs organized by the Fundacion Victor Salvi during the Festival, and year-round. Your participation in the Cartagena Music Festival supports these multifaceted endeavors.

Over 23,000 people attended the 2015 Festival

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MUSIC FROM EUROPE TO THE NEW WORLD The earliest music that came to the Americas from Europe would seem at first glance to be a copy of Renaissance and Baroque music from the Old World. However, in most of these pieces we find “an American signature” that is, the way in which creoles and mestizos from the New World interpreted the sounds and compositions that arrived from across the ocean, giving life to new musical accents and cadences that incorporated European musical forms.

The 10th edition of the Festival celebrates this interaction between the musical cultures of Europe and the Americas.

Our musical journey sets off from 16th century Spain, following the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World, and continues through several generations where the cross-influences of Old World and New World upon each other become evident.

Among the works to be presented are Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Piazzola’s Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas, Shostakovich’s Concerto in C Minor for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra, Dvorák’s “New World” Symphony, Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras, and Gnatalli’s Concerto for Harp and String Orchestra. The eminent ensembles and soloists of the Festival include the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, cellist Inbal Segev, harpist Emmanuel Ceysson, conductor Jordi Savall leading three sensational ensembles: La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Hesperion XXI, vocal and early music ensembles from Spain, and Tembembe Ensamble Continuo, a group from Mexico known for integrating music of the Baroque period with Latin American folk music; Concerto Italiano an ensemble led by conductor and harpsichordist Rinaldo Alessandrini, and violinist and guest conductor Maxim Vengerov.

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MUSIC FROM THE NEW WORLD SERIES / HOUSE OF THE AMERICAS In addition to presenting classical music from the Old World, the Cartagena Festival is also committed to showcasing music and culture from the New World. In much of this part of the globe, our identity has important roots in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and our music includes African influences, classical ideas adopted from Europe, and folk traditions of ethnic groups

indigenous to Latin America.

This special Series celebrates the diverse and vibrant music scene existing today in this part of the world.

This year’s “New World” series will be hosted for the first time in The House of the Americas, a new name for the venue that will focus exclusively on the music and activities that exalt the culture of this region.

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ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA / USA

A standard-bearer of innovation and artistic excellence, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is one of the world’s foremost chamber orchestras. Orpheus Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1972 by Julian Fifer and a group of like-minded young musicians determined to combine the intimacy and warmth of a chamber ensemble with the richness of an orchestra.

Orpheus has trademarked its signature mode of operation, the Orpheus Process™, an original method that places democracy at the center of artistic execution. The ensemble performs without a conductor, rotating musical leadership for each work among its members. It has been the focus of studies at Harvard and Stanford, and of leadership seminars at Morgan Stanley and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, among others.

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Conductor / Spain What really marks him out are his wanderings beyond the temple of high culture. An omnivorous troubadour, he roves from Manchester libraries to Colombian villages to salvage musical traditions – with recordings that move from Berber beats to the raptures of a raga, from the thrilling stillness of an Armenian lament to the sprightliness of an Elizabethan galliard.

The Guardian

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HE S PÈ RION X XI S pain In Hespèrion XXI Savall has assembled a group of musicians who show consummate mastery of their instruments and play in a sunny, lively style that is full of Iberian colour.

Bachtrack

TE MBE MBE E N SAMBLE CONTINUO Mexico

L A CAPE LL A RE IAL DE CATALUNYA S pain

Tembembe is the name of a river, taking form from several tributaries, weaving its way through our rugged Cuernavaca landscapes, and running by our rehearsal venue...Thus flows our culture, thus flows our work.

The Capella Reial de Catalunya masterfully combines quality and form in the style of the time period, such as declamation and the expressive projection of the poetic text.

Centro Internacional de Música Antigua

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MA XIM VE NG E ROV V iolin / Russia Guest Conduc tor Maxim Vengerov is universally hailed as one of the world’s finest violinist, if not the greatest living string player in the world today.

Classic FM

ANNE AKIKO ME YE RS V iolin / USA

RINALDO ALESSANDRINI Conductor

There is an old-world glamour to Ms. Akiko Meyers’s playing, with her high-gloss, singing sound and her liberal use of sighing slides from one note to another...in the most hazardous tempo changes and transitions their interaction was impressively relaxed.

Italian conductor, harpsichordist and organist Rinaldo Alessandrini and his versatile period-instrument ensemble Concerto Italiano have for many years possessed a reputation for over-the-top yet technically precise performances of Renaissance and Baroque vocal and instrumental music.

The New York Times

Limelight Magazine

NICHOLAS ROBINSON Violin

MARCO FREZZATO Cello

UGO DI GIOVANNI Tiorba

CRAIG MARCHITELLI Tiorba

FRANCESCO MOI Organ

IGNAZIO SCHIFANI Harpsichord

MONICA PICCININI Soprano

AURELIO SCHIAVONI Contralto

LUCA CERVONI Tenor

MAURO BORGIONI Baritone

CONCERTO ITALIANO (soloists) Italy The great appeal of Concerto Italiano’s playing is how natural and unmannered it sounds.

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INBAL SEGEV Cello / Israel Segev varied her dynamics and attack with sometimes minute, sometimes striking variation depending on emotional content, revealing the music as songs without words.

Lucid Culture

JA SON VIE AUX Guit ar / USA Vieaux makes the most of every note, playing with the utmost poetry and sensitivity. Every listener, I think, held his breath.

The Buffalo News

E MMANUE L CE YSSON Harp / France Ceysson is a rising star in the harp world...both his technique and his musicianship are virtually flawless. The harp may seem ethereal, but it’s capable of an almost orchestral richness of sound [and the program] allowed Ceysson to display a vast arsenal of coloristic techniques.

But beyond the sweeping glissandi and diaphanous, perfectly-plucked passages, it was Ceysson’s musical intelligence that really impressed.

The Washington Post

BANDA MANTIQUE IR A Brazil Naylor Proveta’s (clarinetist and saxophonist) arrangements are truly Brazilian in their essence but are also modern, with plenty of altered chords and a cosmopolitan scent ranging from an ethereal texture to the immediate impact of the powerful rhythmic attack.

All Music ALE XI S CÁRDE NA S QUARTET Venezuela Alexis Cárdenas created an ensemble in his image and likeness.

The firmness of the double bass player Elvis Martínez, the force and flavor of the cuatro player Jorge Glenn, together with the spirituality and expressionism of the percussionist Carlos “Nené” Quintero, represent an ideal launching point for the Venezuelan native to break away from angels and demons through his violin.

El Nacional

RODOLFO MEDEROS Bandoneon /Argent ina ...It is only he at the centre of the stage, transforming what was written on the score before him into sounds that transport us from the joy of rhythm to the melancholy of smoke in a dark alley, from the yearned for or nostalgic absurdness to the deepest love.

Simply, Rodolfo Mederos.

EA Magazine

SANTIAGO CAÑON Cello / Colombia Colombian-born cellist Santiago Cañón Valencia delivers simply tremendous playing... Technically flawless, he’s totally under the skin of the composers’ idioms...

He knows how to let tension travel through rests – which are very much part of the music – and he has the confidence and sense of structure to let the music breathe.

The Strad

MAURICIO VALLINA Piano / Cuba Vallina is a very creative, talented pianist with a great virtuosity and an excellent musician, full of ideas and sensitivity for music and life.

Martha Argerich, pianist

ORQUE STA S INFÓNICA JUVE NIL RE D DE E SCUE L A S DE MÚS ICA DE ME DE LLÍN / Colombia The Symphony Youth Orchestra, comprised of students from the Network of Schools of Music in Medellín, was created as part of that city’s public social program to involve young people from all walks of life in the rewarding benefits of working collaboratively making music. In recognition of the great success and impact of this program, The Network of Schools was awarded the 1999 UNESCO prize for creating “The new face of Medellín for the world.”

CORO FILARMÓNICO JUVENIL Bogotá - Colombia The Philharmonic Youth Choir, made up of young singers between the ages of 18 and 26, is one of the groups created by the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra. The Coro’s high quality artistic team seeks to revive Colombian and Latin American choral music in tandem with symphonicchoral and a cappella formats.

ORQUE STA FIL ARMÓNICA JÚVE NIL DE CÁMAR A Bogotá - Colombia

ORQUE STA FIL ARMÓNICA DE BOGOTÁ Colombia

The Philharmonic Youth Chamber Orchestra was created by the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, in association with the Corporación Artística y Cultural Carmina Gallo to promote music instruction among boys and girls from Bogotá public schools. It is comprised of 20 young musicians whose repertoire ranges from Western classical music to Colombian themes.

In its nearly half a century of existence, the orchestra has consecrated itself to broadening musical culture, taking their sounds and experience to universities, academic centers and theaters, among other venues. Considered one of the best in Latin America, the orchestra won a Latin Grammy for “best instrumental album” in 2008.

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LUCIA PULIDO Singer / Colombia Ms. Pulido holds on to the rawness of the original melodies while giving them a sophisticated new context.

The New York Times

HUGO CANDE L ARIO Piano / Colombia Candelario has dedicated his musical career to the dissemination of music from Colombia’s Pacific region. He is also composer, arranger, saxophonist, marimbist and musical director.

ANTONIO ARNEDO saxophonist / Colombia

[Arnedo] is a good example of Colombia’s

contemporary music...a growing jazz movement that looks to traditional rhythms, looking for a unique sound and a different way to do cumbia-jazz fusion.

All About Jazz

DANIEL SOSSA E lec t ric Bass / Colombia Sossa experiments with sounds from the Colombian-Venezuelan plains.

His concentration is on musical expressions that come from urban streams as well as adaptations and arrangements from other parts of Colombia, Venezuela and the world.

JUAN MIGUE L SOSSA Bandolinist / Colombia Colombian interpreter, composer and founder in 2001 of Ensamble Sinsonte, a musical group in which he is guitarist, bandolinist, composer and arranger.

CUARTETO Q -ARTE Colombia This young Colombian quartet is an example of the great diversity to be found in Latin American music. Cuarteto Q-Arte has recorded five of my works. These recordings contain deep, yet subtle, performances.

They have a brilliant future ahead of them as an ensemble.

Gustavo Leone, Argentinian composer

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TE ATR O A D O LF O M E J Í A

Declared a national monument, this theater is considered one of the most beautiful concert halls in Latin America. Built in 1911 and renovated in 1998, the theatre still preserves the façade of an older era with its elegant staircases and Italian marble sculptures.

The ceiling, painted by Colombian master Enrique Grau (19202004), is a stunning fresco which depicts the Muses engaged in their respective artistic endeavors.

V E N U E S C A P I LL A S A NTA C L A R A

Founded in 1617, this former convent has been beautifully restored and transformed into the Hotel Santa Clara. In the restoration much of the original walls of the convent were maintained and all of the rich colonial architectural style that marked its history was preserved. Concerts are held in the mystical “Cloister of Clarisse,” the chapel where hundreds of years ago residents of the convent would pray.

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CE RRO DE L A POPA

The Pope’s “Hill” is the highest geographical point in Cartagena and offers a spectacular view of the city, especially at sunset. At the top there is a beautiful church and a convent dating back to the 1600’s. The cloister of the convent is one of the most exquisite in all of Colombia.

PL A Z A SAN PE DRO CL AVE R

The Plaza in front of San Pedro Claver Church is a spectacular backdrop for the free one hour late evening concerts held for the general public. The church was built in honor of the first canonized saint of the New World.

“For shutterbugs - Cerro de la Popa offers an unparalleled panorama. Bring your camera!”

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P O R T O F C A R TAG E N A

Cartagena has been a vibrant port for centuries. Today it continues to be a great Caribbean logistics center, servicing major shipping lines worldwide through connections to more than 432 ports in 114 countries. Concerts take place on the massive loading dock.

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C A R TAG E N A D E I N D I A S CONVENTION CENTER

The Convention Center was built in 1980 of coralline stone, the same material used on the colonial buildings in the historic center. It is used for conferences, music shows, theatrical plays and important events.

The convention center is located in Getsemani, a very traditional neighborhood that has recently acquired a bohemian ambience.

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CARTAGENA consistently cited now among the world’s top 10 international destinations for travelers, is a city where the vestiges of the Spanish conquest in the 1500‘s meet with the ethnic diversity and modern day society of Colombia. The historic center is particularly renowned for its beautiful colonial architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Beyond its touristic appeal, Cartagena is also becoming a key cultural hub in Latin America, hosting prominent international music, film and book festivals annually.

Cartagena’s old town is a Unesco World Heritage site

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O U R V I S IT O R PATR O N S PACK AGE S

V I S I T O R P AT R O N S

are designed to give you a relaxed and joyful time in Cartagena. They include an ample schedule of concerts, social and cultural activities as well as free time to explore the city. We hope your Festival experience will be an opportunity to meet new friends and create wonderful memories.

“I am dreaming of Cartagena and already praying we will be able to return next year. It was a fabulous week for all of us, and I cannot thank you enough…Be sure to keep me posted about next year’s program.” C.C. (Visitor Patron 2015) “We certainly did enjoy our time in Cartagena…and look forward to hearing about next year’s festival, and hopefully coming.”

F.R. (Visitor Patron 2015)

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ART EXHIBITION AND WELCOME DINNER, JANUARY 7

Join us in celebrating our ten-year anniversary with the visual artists who have created the Festival’s annual images since 2007. The art exhibit and dinner will be in the historic El Palacio de la Inquisición.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY, JANUARY 8

E X C L U S I V E E V E N T S

Following the Opening Concert we invite you to a party with typical local music and ambiance, giving you a warm welcome to Colombia.

PATRONS COCKTAIL RECEPTION, JANUARY 10

As a gesture of gratitude for your support of the Festival, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Hotel hosts a delightful reception on their terrace.

SPONSOR DINNER PARTY, JANUARY 11

After the evening’s concert you are invited to an elegant dinner at the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara for our most important sponsors.

VIP PARTY, JANUARY 13

A private house party for our patrons and honored guests.

CLOSING PARTY, JANUARY 16

Following the final concert, we celebrate with the musicians, patrons, sponsors and staff who made an exceptional week possible.

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VISIT TO A MASTER CLASS

During your stay, we welcome your attendance at one of the master classes where young musicians have the opportunity to work with the Festival’s international artists such as the extraordinary violinist Maxim Vengerov and members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, among others. You can see how your support makes a difference.

VISIT TO LUTERÍA WORKSHOP

In this program, master international luthiers collaborate with and train, Colombian craftspeople and apprentices in the art of making and repairing string and wind instruments. This is where artisans, who with great care build sounds from wood and metal, give visitors a unique insight into the creation of “music before the music.”

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SOFITEL LEGEND SANTA CLARA

Part of the Sofitel Luxury Group, The Santa Clara is located in the heart of Cartagena’s historic quarter.

This former convent with its magnificent cloister is a jewel of 17th century colonial architecture and listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Santa Clara served as the inspirational setting for Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel “Of Love and Other Demons.”

The renovation of the hotel led to the discovery of numerous archeological artifacts that are now on view at the hotel. With its blend of beautiful old architecture and modern comforts, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena offers the perfect combination of tradition, local hospitality and the highest luxury standards that the Sofitel brand demands - including 123 guestrooms, personalized service, gourmet cuisine and a first-class spa.

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CHARLESTON SANTA TERESA

The Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa is a member of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ luxury brand.

The Santa Teresa’s proud Colombian heritage is immediately evident from the stately splendor of its facade to the warm personal welcome of the staff.

The former cloister was reverently restored by expert craftsmen with attention to every tiny detail.  A 5-star property with 89 rooms and 15 suites, the Santa Teresa enjoys a privileged location minutes away from the Getsemani Convention Center and the contemporary Boca Grande area. Its many amenities include a roof-top swimming pool and terrace with unparalleled views of the city, a luxurious spa, and gourmet dining designed by renowned Colombian chef and restaurateur Harry Sasson whose restautants are ranked among the best in Latin America.

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ARRIVAL JANUARY 7, 2016

DEPARTURE JANUARY 17, 2016

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara USD $9,734 per couple

Charleston Santa Teresa USD $9,118 per couple

USD $6,824 per single

USD $6,208 per single

Hotel accommodations for 11 days and 10 nights with breakfast included.

• Concert ticket (s) to seventeen (17) concerts and three (3) Music Conferences at the main venues of the Cartagena International Music Festival.

• Invitation to exclusive Festival events including Art Exhibit Opening with Welcome Dinner, Opening Night Party, Patrons Cocktail Reception, Sponsors Dinner, VIP Party, and Closing Party.

• Access to the Luteria workshops and Masterclass demonstrations.

• Transportation to and from the airport and concerts in a private car.

• Bilingual host to accompany you to all activities.

• Souvenir gifts from the Cartagena International Music Festival.

A portion of the proceeds from Visitor Patrons Packages supports the charitable academic and social programs of the Fundacion Victor Salvi in Colombia.

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I ARRIVAL JANUARY 7, 2016

DEPARTURE JANUARY 13, 2016

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara USD $6,807 per couple

Charleston Santa Teresa USD $6,678 per couple

USD $4,689 per single

USD $4,560 per single

Hotel accommodations for 7 days and 6 nights with breakfast included.

• Concert ticket (s) to ten (10) concerts and one (1) Music Conference at the main venues of the Cartagena International Music Festival.

• Invitation to exclusive Festival events including Art Exhibit Opening with Welcome Dinner, Opening Night Party, Patrons Cocktail Reception and Sponsors Dinner.

• Access to the Luteria workshops and Masterclass demonstrations.

• Transportation to and from the airport and concerts in a private car.

• Bilingual host to accompany you to all activities.

• Souvenir gifts from the Cartagena International Music Festival.

A portion of the proceeds from Visitor Patrons Packages supports the charitable academic and social programs of the Fundacion Victor Salvi in Colombia.

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I I ARRIVAL JANUARY 12, 2016

DEPARTURE JANUARY 17, 2016

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara USD $5,525 per couple

Charleston Santa Teresa USD $5,497 per couple

USD $3,923 per single

USD $3,895 per single

Hotel accommodations for 6 days and 5 nights with breakfast included.

• Concert ticket (s) to nine (9) concerts and two (2) Music Conferences at the main venues of the Cartagena International Music Festival.

• Invitation to exclusive Festival events including VIP Party and Closing Party.

• Access to the Lutheria workshops and Masterclass demonstrations.

• Transportation to and from the airport and concerts in a private car.

• Bilingual host to accompany you to all activities.

• Souvenir gifts from the Cartagena International Music Festival.

A portion of the proceeds from Visitor Patrons Packages supports the charitable social and academic programs of the Fundacion Victor Salvi in Colombia.

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RESPONSE FORM

I am / we are delighted to attend as (select package):

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara GOLD USD $9,734 per couple USD $6,824 per single

SILVER I

USD $6,807 per couple USD $4,689 per single

SILVER II

USD $5,525 per couple USD $3,923 per single

Charleston Santa Teresa GOLD USD $9,118 per couple USD $6,208 per single

SILVER I

USD $6,678 per couple USD $4,560 per single

SILVER II

USD $5,497 per couple USD $3,895 per single

Please charge my credit card USD $ _____________________________ AMEX VISA MC Account Number _________________________________________________________Exp. Date ______________________ Signature ________________________________________________________ Name as it appears on the card (please print): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name (for mail) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street __________________________________________________________________City ____________________________________________________ ST __________________________ZIP _______________________ Country _________________________________________________________________Telephone (Day) _______________________________________Cell _____________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name(s) as you would like to be acknowledged in the program ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

To book your flight please visit www.avianca.com the official airline of the Cartagena International Music Festival.

Changes in Itinerary: Please be advised that the Festival Artists and Events may be subject to change after the publication of this brochure, at the discretion of the Cartagena Music Festival.

Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellations shall not be effective until they are received in writing and confirmed by The Cartagena Music Festival. Cancellations received by October 20 shall be refunded in full. Cancellations received between October 21 and December 10 shall be refunded less the applicable hotel cost plus $125 per person administrative charge.

Cancellations received after December 10 are not refundable.

Contact us: Fundaci贸n Victor Salvi Telephone: +1 -917-288-6790 patrons@cartagenamusicfestival.com

T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R S U P P O R T Every year our Visitor Patrons become an active part of the exceptional cultural and social program that is the Cartagena International Music Festival. Through your support, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of young and adult musicians, students and educators, luthiers and other music technicians, and apprentices and professionals in related fields. Further we are providing access to great music to a diverse population and building new audiences. With you, we are making a life in the arts a true possibility for generations to come.

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