Nurturing Talent

From the heart of Bolivia

Bolivia Clasica is a non-profit foundation empowering young people from all backgrounds through transformative arts education.

We forge alliances with world-class artists and organizations around the world, and produce performing arts festivals that celebrate excellence and foster a thriving cultural community across Bolivia and beyond.

We aim to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive future where every young Bolivian will unlock their creative potential, connect with the world and build a richer society through the arts.

Events

Clave Sol

2025-12-08 06:07:00

Clave Sol is a youth orchestra programme with a social mission that provides our students with the tools they need to train as musicians and, above all, to become people of integrity, creativity and sensitivity. This programme – accessible and free to all – instils discipline, values and respect regardless of skill level. Regular public…

Workshops and master classes

2025-12-07 09:42:00

Over the years we have brought instrumental teachers, luthiers, conductors, singers, music initiation specialists, composers and even actors to Bolivia to offer master classes and teacher-training workshops. As many have come long distances and the work is intensive, they stay for several weeks, sometimes months at a time. This work has provided the groundwork for…

Festivals & Concerts

2025-12-06 06:07:00

Bolivia Clasica festivals have taken place since our launch in 2011, and are celebrations of the best of Bolivian and international artistry. Building bridges between Bolivia and the world has always been one of our top priorities. Cultural cross currents promote innovation, critical thinking and inspiration. We have therefore invited musicians from around the globe…

Our Story

In 2011, Ana-Maria and Armando Vera - Bolivian-American siblings - joined forces as a response to young Bolivian musicians who aspired to a better quality of music education in their home country. Armando, who had been teaching violin and coaching youth orchestras in Bolivia for over twenty years, was well aware of the expressive talent…

Scholarships

Bolivia Clásica's mission is to ensure no talent is left behind, and in bringing top musicians and pedagogues from around the world to work with our students and teachers, many of these have gone on to higher studies and become successful professionals around the world. We are actively involved in securing their scholarships, establishing direct…

Festivals & Concerts

Bolivia Clasica festivals have taken place since our launch in 2011, and are celebrations of the best of Bolivian and international artistry. Building bridges between Bolivia and the world has always been one of our top priorities. Cultural cross currents promote innovation, critical thinking and inspiration. We have therefore invited musicians from around the globe…

Workshops and master classes

Over the years we have brought instrumental teachers, luthiers, conductors, singers, music initiation specialists, composers and even actors to Bolivia to offer master classes and teacher-training workshops. As many have come long distances and the work is intensive, they stay for several weeks, sometimes months at a time. This work has provided the groundwork for…

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Our primary expenses include stipends for local music teachers, travel costs for international guest teachers, instrument purchases and maintenance, and administrative expenses. We also raise funds for scholarships so that our most high-achieving students can benefit from the best training available around the world, ultimately bringing it back to Bolivia.