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The Cartagena International Music Festival 2026 transforms the colonial city into a stage for the great masters of classical music. From March 15th to 30th, historic churches and squares will resonate with symphonies, opera, and chamber music in one of the most anticipated cultural events of the Colombian Caribbean.
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