The official music ensemble of the Costa Rica Support and Promotion Office (OSPCR) took part in the third edition of the Concert for Peace, as reported by the Chamber in November 2019. On this occasion, it performed Costa Rican folk music, which was once again warmly received by the audience.
An ensemble to promote Costa Rican culture in Israel
The official OSPCR music group is an ensemble created to promote Costa Rican culture in Israel. It has given several performances in different cities across the country, showcasing Costa Rica’s varied music across different genres, from folk to classical.
Rediscovering Costa Rican composers
At the same time, the ensemble revives the forgotten music of great Costa Rican composers, including, among many others:
- Alcides Prado
- Alejandro Monestel
- Julio Fonseca
Costa Rican folk music at the Concert for Peace
At every performance, the OSPCR has delighted its audience. At this third edition, its renditions of Costa Rican folk music were once again warmly received by the audience.
The Concert for Peace is the cultural event that the OSPCR organizes every year in Jerusalem to commemorate the abolition of the Costa Rican army and to showcase Costa Rica through its culture.
The Chamber and Costa Rican culture
The Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce (CILIB) works with the OSPCR to promote Ibero-American culture in Israel. Learn more about the Concert for Peace and see the country profiles of Costa Rica and Israel.
