MATANZAS, Cuba, Feb. 27 (acn) Following a memorable concert in the Sauto theatre of Matanzas the Venezuelan Symphony Orchestra (VSO) concludes its tour of Cuba today with a performance in the Central University of Las Villas.
This evening the oldest cultural institution in Latin America will present an extravagant program, which includes solo guitarist Flavio Sala in the guitar and orchestral concert performance Aranjuéz by composer Joaquín Rodrigo, as well as a selection of other continental
and universal works.
The VSO captured the audience in the Sauto Theatre, Matanzas, with the Oboe and Orchestra concert by creator Benedetto Marcello, as well as the technical and skilled solo performance by the talented oboist Jorge Alcarra.
The New World Symphony earned the approval of the considerable audience in attendance at the National Monument Coliseum in Matanzas as did the famous work Alma Llanera, part of the Venezuelan folklore and Cuban Fantasy with musical arrangements by Sergio Elguin.
This is the VSO’s first international tour this year and according to its director, Angelo Pagliuca, they will return to Cuba in the near future.
Jorge Luis Pacheco, director of the renowned Caracas theatre, Teresa Carreño, attended the concert in Matanzas and expressed his satisfaction and pride upon participating in this hundred year old institution and mentioned his intention to commence new projects.
Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela finaliza gira por Cuba
viernes, 27 de febrero de 2009
Cuba and Mexico Sign Health Cooperation Agreement
A cooperation agreement to boost the exchange of scientific knowledge was signed today in this city between the Mexican University of Veracruz and the Cuban International Neurological Restoration Center (CIREN).
Doctor Ramon Flores, representing the Mexican higher education center, said that the signing of the document will allow implementing highly beneficial projects in the health field, and he pointed out that one of the first projects to be implemented is the exchange of researchers,
professors and students.
Flores highlighted the well-known quality of CIREN, and its leading role in research studies.
Meanwhile, Doctor Julian Alvarez, president of the Cuban entity and signatory of the agreement on the Cuban side, recalled the historical relations between Cuba and Mexico, and declared himself in favor of strengthening cooperation bonds, especially in the area of medical-
scientific programs.
During a visit of the Cuban center, Flores talked to researchers and specialists about the rehabilitation programs for children and adults, and exchanged with some patients, like Mexican Miriam Casas, who was grateful to Cuban doctors for their love and dedication.
CIREN was founded on February 26th 1989, and its programs have benefited over 40,000 patients from 85 countries.
(Suscriben Cuba y México convenio de colaboración en salud)
Doctor Ramon Flores, representing the Mexican higher education center, said that the signing of the document will allow implementing highly beneficial projects in the health field, and he pointed out that one of the first projects to be implemented is the exchange of researchers,
professors and students.
Flores highlighted the well-known quality of CIREN, and its leading role in research studies.
Meanwhile, Doctor Julian Alvarez, president of the Cuban entity and signatory of the agreement on the Cuban side, recalled the historical relations between Cuba and Mexico, and declared himself in favor of strengthening cooperation bonds, especially in the area of medical-
scientific programs.
During a visit of the Cuban center, Flores talked to researchers and specialists about the rehabilitation programs for children and adults, and exchanged with some patients, like Mexican Miriam Casas, who was grateful to Cuban doctors for their love and dedication.
CIREN was founded on February 26th 1989, and its programs have benefited over 40,000 patients from 85 countries.
(Suscriben Cuba y México convenio de colaboración en salud)
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