Amazonas Philharmonic

[1] The Amazonas Philharmonic orchestra rehearses and performs concerts at the Amazon Theatre (a well known theater in the city of Manaus).

The Philharmonic is the official orchestra of the Festival Amazonas de Ópera (which is held every year from March until May).

[2] The logo of the orchestra (a lily-pad superscript of "Amazonas Philharmonic") was created by Hans Donner, known designer of Rede Globo (a major Brazilian television network).

It was played for the opening of the XII Festival Amazonas de Ópera, with Luiz Fernando Malheiro conducting.

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 (Brazilian state).

The Amazonas Philharmonic in 2011
O Teatro Amazonas in Manaus, Brazil