Amazonas Philharmonic
The Amazonas Philharmonic is a professional orchestra of the Amazonas, headquartered in Manaus, and was founded on September 26, 1997, by Julio Medaglia. The orchestras Lead Conductor is Luiz Fernando Malheiro, and the Assistant Conductor and Artistic Director is Marcelo de Jesus. The Amazonas Philharmonic orchestra rehearses and performs concerts at the Amazon Theatre.
The Philharmonic is the official orchestra of the Festival Amazonas de Ópera. In 2011 the orchestra completed their 15th consecutive year of the festival. The logo of the orchestra was created by Hans Donner, known designer of Rede Globo. In April 2008, the opera, "Ça Ira" by Roger Waters was performed in Brazil by the Amazonas Philharmonic, at the Teatro Amazonas. It was played for the opening of the XII Festival Amazonas de Ópera, with Luiz Fernando Malheiro conducting.
In January 2012, The Secretaria de Estado de Cultura launched the Turnê Mandaçaia. The Amazonas Philharmonic played in the cities of Maués, Boa Vista do Ramos, Barreirinha, Parintins, and Urucará; All located within the Amazon rainforest in Amazonas.
