Academia de Música

Abstract

The image contains news about the call for a meeting to verbally present an important idea related to the Academy of Music and request the support of the press and the enlightened society. The principal, Mr. Price, organizes a display of the students' progress, demonstrating interest and dedication to the patriotic enterprise. The performance of musical pieces, including the outstanding skill of the young Antonio Figueroa on the double bass, receives enthusiastic applause. The idea of establishing a National Conservatory of Music to exalt Colombia and its citizens is mentioned. Although the speaker acknowledges his limitations in musical knowledge, he emphasizes the importance of contributing to the project. The Institute, inaugurated in March with the support of the Government, has 12 teachers and is focused on teaching various musical disciplines. News published by the Diario de Cundinamarca, No. 3105, July 4-1882.