Notas de Sociedad

Abstract

The image contains news about an outstanding charity concert on the 1st of this month at the Teatro Colón, organized by D. Teresa Tanco de Herrera to benefit the Gran Hospital de San José. The event brought together prominent personalities from Bogotá society, with a full house in the theater. The first part of the program was literary, followed by a brilliant performance by the orchestra conducted by Maestro José Maria Véliz. The violin performances by Spencer S. Dickson and pianist Pablo Argáez stood out. Featured pianist Teresa Tanco de Herrera impressed with Liszt's difficult work, receiving a standing ovation. Rosa Calancha de Herrera, a prominent singing artist, also shone with her interpretation of Guarani's Ballata. The event was a success, with flowers presented to Teresa Tanco de Herrera and expressions of appreciation to the participating artists. News published by the newspaper El Comercio No.115, 08/19/03.