First concert of Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Cuba
1960-11-11 · 1960
The Cuban National Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on November 11, 1960 at Havanas Teatro Amadeo Roldán. Founded in 1959 as the Havana Philharmonic, this performance underpinned post-revolution cultural development. The event marked the beginning of an official national symphony, expanding classical musics reach in Cuba and premiering works by Cuban composers.