Altos de Chavón is an ancient Mediterranean-type villa built on a height above the Chavón River, in La Romana, Dominican Republic. It is home to a Cultural Center, the National Archaeological Museum, and the so-called City of Artists. It also has a Remarkable Amphitheater.
The Amphitheater is an iconic symbol of Altos de Chavón and Casa de Campo, it is the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater designed by the Italian artist, Roberto Copa in 1976 and inaugurated in 1982 with the concert “Concert for the Americas” (Concert for the Americas) with Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Heart and Carlos Santana, on August 20 of that year.
The architects were inspired by the Greek culture to make the amphitheater and make this place a unique place in the Caribbean for its great history and all the renowned artists who have gathered in this wonderful place.
In this amphitheater with capacity for more than 5000 people, ten national and international artists of great importance have been presented, among which we can mention:
International Artists:
- Bad bunny
- Chayanne
- Rauw Alejandro
- Bryan adams
- David Guetta
- Wisin
- Yandel
- The Rasmus
- Julio Iglesias
- Marc Anthony
- Luis Miguel
- Michel Camilo
- Spiro gyra
- Duran Duran
- Adventure
- Daddy yankee
- Víctor Manuelle
- Andrea Bocelli
- Placido Domingo
- Sergio Mendes
- Diego Torres
- Gloria Estefan
- Frank de vita
- Michell martelly
- Pitbull
- Ana Gabriel
- Elton John
- Enrique Iglesias
- Paulina Rubio
- Wisin and Yandel
- Luis Fonsi
- Afrojack
- Ricardo Arjona
- Alejandro Sanz
- Don Omar
- Braulio
- Frank Sinatra
- Buddy rich
- Heart and Carlos Santana
- Sting
- Pet Shop Boys
- Ricardo Montaner
- Camila Group
- Jennifer Lopez
- Ricky Martin
- J Balvin
- Shakira
- Carlos Vives
- Zion and Lennox
- People of the Zone
- Van Gogh’s Ear
- Ricardo Arjona
- Juanes
- Eros Ramazotti
- Maluma
- Manny manuel
- Erasure
- CNCO
- Camilo y Evaluna Montaner
- Mau y Ricky Montaner
National Artists:
- Juan Luis Guerra
- Sergio Vargas
- Fernando Villalona
- Wilfrido Vargas
- Sandy and Papo
- Toño Rosario
- Frank Reyes
- Eddy herrera
- Milly quezada
It is called The City of Artists and as everyone will see, there are many extremely important artists at an international level of all musical genres that have graced this majestic place.
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