Bolivia Clasica is a non-profit foundation empowering young people from all backgrounds through transformative arts education.
We forge alliances with world-class artists and organizations around the world, and produce performing arts festivals that celebrate excellence and foster a thriving cultural community across Bolivia and beyond.
We aim to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive future where every young Bolivian will unlock their creative potential, connect with the world and build a richer society through the arts.
Selected Media
Bolivia Clasica 2017 Promo
2025-12-08 14:00:00
Flashback: Collita & Viva Mi Patria Bolivia
2025-12-08 13:40:00
Bolivia Clasica Chamber Orchestra rehearses at El Fuerte, Samaipata
2025-12-08 13:20:00
Events
Violin workshops with Andres Mostajo
2025-12-11 10:38:26
As part of a collaboration between Iberacademy and Bolivia Clásica, Bolivian Clásica alum Andres Mostajo returned to Bolivia from Colombia in November and December of 2025 to lead violin workshops in Samaipata, Cochabamba, and La Paz. These sessions focused on developing the fundamental techniques of young students.
Cielo (2024)
2025-12-11 10:15:00
We are very proud to have played a significant role in the production of CIELO, a British-Bolivian feature film. Shot in 2023 and starring 8-year-old Fernanda Gutierrez, a Bolivia Clasica violin student, with a score by Bolivian composer Cergio Prudencio and involving top Bolivian musicians, this extraordinary movie has garnered awards worldwide on the Festival…
TakuApu Festival (2024)
2025-12-11 10:02:37
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…
Our Story
In 2011, Ana-Maria and Armando Vera - Bolivian-American siblings - joined forces as a response to young Bolivian musicians who aspired to a better quality of music education in their home country. Armando, who had been teaching violin and coaching youth orchestras in Bolivia for over twenty years, was well aware of the expressive talent…
Scholarships
Bolivia Clásica's mission is to ensure no talent is left behind, and in bringing top musicians and pedagogues from around the world to work with our students and teachers, many of these have gone on to higher studies and become successful professionals around the world. We are actively involved in securing their scholarships, establishing direct…
Festivals & Concerts
Bolivia Clasica festivals have taken place since our launch in 2011, and are celebrations of the best of Bolivian and international artistry. Building bridges between Bolivia and the world has always been one of our top priorities. Cultural cross currents promote innovation, critical thinking and inspiration. We have therefore invited musicians from around the globe…
Workshops and master classes
Over the years we have brought instrumental teachers, luthiers, conductors, singers, music initiation specialists, composers and even actors to Bolivia to offer master classes and teacher-training workshops. As many have come long distances and the work is intensive, they stay for several weeks, sometimes months at a time. This work has provided the groundwork for…
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Our primary expenses include stipends for local music teachers, travel costs for international guest teachers, instrument purchases and maintenance, and administrative expenses. We also raise funds for scholarships so that our most high-achieving students can benefit from the best training available around the world, ultimately bringing it back to Bolivia.