Festival Amazonas de Ópera


The Festival Amazonas de Ópera is an annual festival of opera presented in the Amazon Theatre in Manaus, Brazil. The Amazonas Philharmonic is the official orchestra of the Festival, which is held every year from March until May. In 2011 the orchestra completed its 15th consecutive year of participation in the festival.
In April 2008, the opera, Ça Ira by Roger Waters was performed by the Amazonas Philharmonic at the opening of the XII Festival Amazonas de Ópera, with Luiz Fernando Malheiro conducting.