The Euro-Guyana Classical Music and Opera Association Inc on Monday announced its formal incorporation under the Companies Act of Guyana as a non-profit company.
A release from the Association said it has been established with the foundational motto inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche — “Without music, life would be a mistake”.
The release said that the Association is exclusively for charitable, educational, cultural, and artistic purposes.
Its strategic mandate includes the following:
Performances & Cultural Exchange: Staging concerts, recitals, festivals, competitions, and opera productions that foster intercultural dialogue between Guyanese and European artists and institutions.
Music Education & Community Outreach: Providing structured educational programmes in schools and local communities, including master classes, lectures, and workshops.
As one of its first major events building on the experience of the last opera concert at the St George’s Cathedral on 8 June, attended by approximately 900 people, the Association in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain will host a concert on October 19, 2026 at the St George’s Cathedral featuring renowned Spanish guitarist Armando Orbon.
To coincide with its formal establishment, the Association has launched its official website, which is now live at www.euroguyanesemusic.org
The online platform will provide updates on upcoming performances, master classes, and community outreach programmes. Visitors, artists, and music educators will be able to register for membership and have access to collaborative opportunities directly through the portal.
The beginnings of the association earlier this year have been strongly supported by EU Ambassador to Guyana Luca Pierantoni.
The Association is governed by an eleven-member multidisciplinary Board of Directors combining leadership, seasoned musicians and educators, business executives, and legal expertise. They are;
Interim President- Luca Pierantoni
Vice-President – Christian Sobers
Secretary – Leonida Foo
Assistant Secretary – Shanette Johnson
Treasurer – Dr Alista Bishop
Assistant Secretary- Aliyah Hinds
Artistic Director – Chie Clarke
Institutional Relations Director – Dee George
Training and Education Director – Katusha Frazer
Private Sector Relations Director- Amber Low
Legal Affairs Director – Alanna Farmer
Additionally five other distinguished Guyanese will serve as professional members. They are Marilyn Dewar, Russel Lancaster, Dr Wendy Rudder, Kelly Valenzuela and Pauline Mitchell.
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