Having been invited to discover the wonders of Samaipata and subsequently developing a close relationship with CAPI (Centro Artistico Pedagogico Integral), Bolivia Clásica spearheaded the creation of a new festival. We started by securing the donation of a brand new grand piano for the town, enabling all kinds of musical activities, and in July of 2024 we launched the TakuApu Festival with a series of concerts, workshops, and street theatre. We reunited the Bolivia Clásica Chamber Orchestra with alumni and guest artists arriving from all over Bolivia, South America and Europe, and commissioned a new theatre work for the occasion, involving local actors and directors, as well as the brass band from the beautiful local church.
Spanish violinist Leticia Moreno, after her performance of Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons, with the Bolivia Clasica chamber orchestra and maestro Cergio Prudencio.
We included street theatre at our first TakuApu festival, commissioning a play by Alejandro Molina.
As well as the creation of a bespoke mural under the guidance of renowned Bolivian artist Cecilia Wilde.
Cecilia Wilde (on right) on site with CAPI co-founder Liliana Navia and team leader.
There was outdoor chamber music!
And a Traditional Music workshop for local children, under the guidance of Manuel Castellanos.
Piraí Vaca, Bolivia’s highly regarded guitarist, at the TakuApu Festival.
The stunning Iglesia de Samaipata was filled to the brim.
Enjoying the views after an intense few weeks.